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Tank the South African Boerboel
Tank's mom says: This is Tank who is a South African Boerboel. When we first started investigating the Boerboel we sought after a knowledgeable, caring, and friendly breeder. What we found is Wilby Boerboels. We were are impressed with way she treated her dogs and the time she puts into taking care of all of her animals. Kate was very eager to educate us on the Boerboel breed, as well as have us over to play with her dogs. When we first met Mojo and Macy (Tanks parents) we fell in love with the Boerboel and could not wait until Macy had her puppies. Kate called us the day they were born and soon after we went over to choose our puppy. We visited every other week and the time came for us to take our puppy home with us. With a little help from Kate's daughters we decided to call our puppy 'Tank' (a very fitting name). Tank is now 17 months old and weighs 142 lbs. Although he looks very intimidating, he is just a big ole' Teddy Bear. He is always looking for someone to either snuggle with or to love on him. We have had many dogs, but none like the Boerboel. Tank is the most loving, curious, and loyal dog we have ever owned. I call him our 'Rock Star', because everywhere we go he draws a crowd. Strangers are always commenting on his size, his puppy face, his calmness, and most important, his temperament. We also own a Newfoundland (Zoe), who Tank spends all day with playing and laying with. When our first child (Maddox) was born we were concerned with how Tank would react to having someone else in the house as well as the decrease in attention he was getting. At first he was very curious about Maddox, but now he just enjoys watching him and listening to all of the noises he makes. At night before bed, Tank makes his security walk through the house starting in the nursery and ending in our bedroom. We could not imagine life without Tank. Tank is a friend for life, and a great pet!
Tank is a good name if he grows to those feet. He sure is a sweetie. I have never seen his breed. but wants not to love. Enjoy your new baby 11 biscuits
I've never heard of this breed--he looks very dignified! Congratulations to you and sweet Tank.
Between this guy and your Newfie Zoe you've got yourself more than 300 lb of loving, gentle dogginess in your house! And my guess would be plenty of drool too. I can just see them both with your little Maddox. Enjoy all three!
He is gorgeous! I had never heard of this breed and looked it up. They are nothing but gentle giants with lots of love especially with children. What a great breed. Lots of puppy hugs and kisses. 11 biscuits
I've never heard of this breed, but he sounds like a 147 lb teddy bear!
I just love how he secures the nursery first to make sure Maddox is safe
and sound and then makes sure the rest of the house is secure.:-) What a great protector and he sound so loving and loyal, not to mention just as handsome as came be ;) may happy years with Tank.
Wow, how can I come here every day and fall in love again and again! This Tank is something else. I would love to see pictures of him at the 142 pounds. What a magnificent animal. A million kisses and biscuits and years of happiness w/him and your entire family.
This is the cutest dog EVER! I love big dogs & Tank just takes the cake. Wish I could hug that big guy. A million biscuits!
This seems to be Tank's favorite position!! He is absolutely adorable! Many wonderful years with Tank and your Newfie.
What a LOVEBUG!!! A truly gorgeous and handsome lad! A megaton of biscuits for this sweetie!!!
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FACE. IS HE PART OF THE MASTIFF FAMILY? HES GONNA BE A BIG OL HANDFUL. LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT! I WOULD!
I Do Love big, gigantic doggies! Tank is so adorable. And what an apprpriate name!
Thanks for sharing!
Look at that face! What a cutie! I couldn't refuse him anything looking those sweet eyes. Tank is such a handsome boy. I love his velvet coat! A thousand biscuits and a thousand hugs!
Oh My GOD, I just love this little (BIG!) fella, look at those paws, they're HUGE!!!!!! I never heard of this breed before, he looks like he will grow into a big ol lovable giant. Ahhh please post pics of your baby with your other doggy Zoe if you can...I would love to see them play together. Many happy years with all of your adorable family. Hugs and kisses from Monica Ireland.
Oh no...another breed I've fallen in love with! Tank, what a handsome, gentle giant!! Look at his sweet face...oh, he's melting my heart!! Huge puppy smooches to you dear Tank!!
big dogs are the greatest!!! I am going to research this breed. I have never heard of them...I wonder if you can get on in the United States???
00000 so cute a million biscuits and a belly rub
PS: Suggest you not leave a baby alone with any large animal.
I want one! He is magnificent, I could stare into those expressive eyes forever! I would squish his big face and squeeze his pretty lips and pull on his soft ears and give him tons of kisses!! I wonder how much dog food you go through.....hahaha. Would love to see more pictures with both of your doggies together.
There are two Boerboels that come to our dog park and they are just amazing - a male and a female - just these giant, mellow, beautiful puppies. I've joked with their owner that he should get a sign to hang around his neck, "They're South African Boerboels. No, they are not mastiffs. The female will be about 150 pounds grown and the male will be about 190. Yes, they are friendly" - because everybody is always asking the same questions! Their owner works very hard with them on training and they're very smart. They're quite gentle with our little beagle, who has some fear issues. I'm always happy to see them at the dog park.
If they're any indication, Tank will be a wonderful addition to your family!
You did one of my favorite things by naming him "Tank." I love big names for dogs. I have a 20 pound dog myself but his name is Bazooka. I feel like it gives them a bit of an ego:) I have never heard of Boerbels before but he's really cute!
I'm in love!! I love BIG dogs. He's just gorgeous. Many happy years for you and Tank. What a great name for him.
Now I have to research this dog myself.
Roo91
He really is adorable. That serious face! Great to learn about a new breed too! Thanks and have lots of fun with your little big guy.
Tank is so cute, I love the puppy page, learn a lot about different breeds. 11+ biscuits for this big beautiful boy!
I love giant breeds, and I've never seen this one before - he's gorgeous! It sounds like heaven to have this guy AND a Newfoundland - I have one and they're great!
Oh my gosh, Tank is one of the most beautiful puppies I have ever seen......love that wrinkled face and his gorgeous color!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
I have never heard of this breed, but thank you for sharing Tank with us. He looks very handsome and I'll bet he's got a soft coat that just begs to be pet! What a good looking young man!!
Thanks for sharing your big baby with us. Tank is a beauty. I absolutely love big dogs. Especially the big love buns with the wrinkles!!
Mega Biskits for Tank!!!!
Tank, you're gonna be one big 'ol man! Full of lovins and companionship! How is your pet mom gonna walk you on a leash? Especially, if you weigh more than she does?? Anyways, enjoy a long, healthy life.
I love this baby! You are going to have so much fun with this little guy!! Sharing a home with a huge dog is full of endless joy...I hope you are enjoying every minute of it!!
Now that's a dog! :-) I have heard of these dogs - he is just beautiful. Many happy years with him.
How could one not love that sweet face! Never heard of this breed but Tank is wonderful. Many happy, loving years together.
One of my favorite things about Daily Puppy is the opportunity to learn about different breeds :) Thanks for sharing your boy with us today - he looks like a "Tank-ful" of fun !!!
Tank is a sweetheart...I have never heard of this breed. How lovely Tank has a whole doggy and people family surrounding him. I love your story. God Bless you all with love, health, and happiness.
It's Power Dog! I also had to look this breed up, they sound like great big huggie bears. And yes,you gotta a LOT of dog in your house.You'll sleep soundly at night. Ain't Nobody gonna bother you!!
I had to look this bred up too,they sound like big huggie bears.You have a lot of dog tonnage in your house,bet you sleep well at night. Ain't Nobody gonna bother you!!
Oops! I have to learn some patience, I see my first comment came through and then I unwittingly sent it again. Sorry!!
Please submit adult photos for this lovable bear. To have a Newfie and Tank you certainly never have a bad day. Best wishes to your family. And please give Tank and Zoe and extra long belly rub.
LUV-LUV-LUV YOUR DOG!
thank you for posting Tunk on this site, it is very educational! I am going to look up fpr more informatiom about this breed now.
God bless your animals! And your baby!
Eeenie-meeenie-miiinie-MOE!
GOLLY! These decisions we have to make.. picking only one snapshot!:s LOL
Tank looks so loving and delightful! ..A hundered and forty two pounds.. wheeww! That's a lotsa dog! I'd love to think I could handle all that..the Newfoundland is my absolute most favourite dog, but whether I ever actually have one remains a mystery! I'll bet your two mooses are comical poetry in motion to watch!;D
He is gorgeous! Just want to kiss that big velvety nose! Long life and lots of love and happiness to "Tank" and his family! XOXOXO
P.S. We better give him a ton of biscuits!
OH MY!!! what a beautiful puppy . . . I have never heard of Tank's breed before, but I am surely going to do some research of this awesome animal.
Much happiness to you and Tank! Love the pics!
Hi Tank!!! You look so cute lying down with your feet stretched out behind you. Your so very cute!!!
Sincerely,
Sage and Andy
[color=red] I am in LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! [/color] What a beautiful boy Tank is! Many happy years with your gentle giant, give him a big hug for me!
Aw, Tank is adorable! I've never heard of this breed before but he's a real cutie pie! :-) Lots of biscuits to this sweetheart.
i saw this breed once and couldnt believe how big he was
his owner was very proud of this gentle giant
tank is gorgeous
Wow, what an awesome puppy!!!!! Tank is so beautiful, stunning, cute and adorable!! Zillions of hugs, kisses and biscuits xxx
What an amazing puppy! You've got to love that face! Tank I am so glad you found such a loving home!
What an amazing puppy! You've got to love that face! Tank I am so glad you found such a loving home!:-) XXXOOO tons of biscuits!
What a cute puppy! I love the wrinkly skin and cute face! I hope you have many happy and healthy years with Tank! Lots of love, kisses, and biscuits to you Tank! Too cute!!!
'TANK' is the perfect name for this gigantic cutie...give him a big hug from all of us downunder....
What a handsome, wise-looking dog and Tank is the perfect name. Had never heard of this breed so looked him up. Sounds wonderful. A big hug from North Dakota.
Hi Tank, how are ya? You look to be a kind gentle giant...right? I would love to run around and play chase and swim and playwit you, but instead I am sending you snuggles!
What a lovely boy you are Tank!
Holy Moly! Does the ground shake when Tank comes running? On second thought, judging by the pictures, he'd just as soon lie there!
142 lbs at six months?? You don't have a dog, you have a horse!! Man, a gentle giant! He looks wonderful. I would love to meet Tank personally cuz I can fully take him all in by just these pictures. What a hunka hunka burning love puppy though!!
Tank what a beautiful puppy you are. He looks so regal. many happy years with Tank. Bunches and bunches of doggy biscuits to you.
[color=coral][b]Tank is amazingly handsome and adorable at the same time! Definitely a large boy - sort of makes a Mastiff look little - ha! Have a wonderful life with this lovely dog and his sidekick, Zoe. Your little boy will have such a great childhood with two amazing playpals to grow up with. Enjoy!![/color][/b]
What a handsome chunk of love!!
I would love to cuddle up to that every night! Even though he would probably hog the bed!
Tank, you are incredible. You are the perfect "big brother" for siblings. I almost feel sorry for anyone who would invade your charges space. Many, many happy fun filled years together. All the best.
Read Tank's bio and had to research. You really do have a big teddy bear. What a great combination - a dog who is both protective and gentle. Thank you for handsome Tank's awesome story. Hugs, kisses and 11 biscuits.
Ooooh . . . what a fabulous, big handsome boy!! Like everyone else, I'm in love!! Has Maddox attempted to ride him yet (he looks like he'd actually put up with it)?
And like many others, I add my voice to the requests for "grown-up puppy" pix of Zoe!
[color=purple]Truly PRECIOUS!!!! Too CUTE!!! :)
Many kisses, hugs and biscuits to you Tank!!!
Best wishes always!!!! [/color]
He will be a fantastic watch dog for you and very loyal I daresay! All the best!
Poss & Max - Woof!
what a cute BIG puppy! never heard of the breed before... good lookin pup! how many bags of dog food does he eat a month?
ha ha! enjoy your baby!
Gorgeous. What a beautiful boy you have. Thanks for sharing him with us. Some extra love to him from a fan in Texas.
[color=red] This is the face of a true guardian and companion.
Big dogs are gentlist of them all and when he grows into those feet, he will be erm... rather large!!!
Many people haven't heard of Boerboels but they are gelte and curious and so gorgeous.
My mum's friend had two of them and they were so sweet and loving and they had fantastic temperment
oh i aslo gave you all 11 biscuits for your gorgeousness!!!
I have a newfoundland called Ozzie....just thought you'd like to know.... ***awkward silence***
well, i hope you all have such fun
and
have many happy memories together.
all my love
Gracie xx[/color]
Hi,
What an absolutely stunningly beautiful dog. He is a guard through and through. He looks amazingly like a Bullmastif that I had many years ago. Practically that same beautiful big head
and wrinkled forehead and massive paws. I see such softness, kindness, beauty in those eyes, and this dog is LOYAL and very loving and trustworthy. Just beautiful...
Tank, I love you...
Elizabeth & Miss Katie =O)
He is gorgeous. He just looks wonderful for hugging and smooshing. Beautiful. I would think he would be great with kids. Does not look like the jealous type
[colour=red]Tank is so gorguz! He looks like he has an awesome character, and gorguz puppy-dog eyes! =P
Tank is adorable. Our boerboel is almost 6 years old. He sounded the same as Tank (temperment wise) until he turned 2-2.5 years when he became overly protective. By this time he had been through puppy preschool, well socialized and even AKC good citizen certified. We have been through many trainers, behavorists etc and our boerboel is extremely caution/aggressive with strangers. We would not reccommend the breed to anyone and we are experienced big dog owners. We love our boerboel but will not be getting another boerboel ever again. We caution anyone that is interested in the breed to do their homework-- this is no lab. We did our homework and still ended up with an extremely overprotective dog.
Tank is adorable and I love to hear he plays with your Newfoundland also. These are both special breeds that have their own quirks but with a lot of love will give you lots of joy. I hope your Boerboel Tank remains gentle. LOL
What a big beautiful baby. My shih tzu would love him. For some reason, he always prefers to make friends with huge dogs. The picture I would like to see is of the face of a door-to-door salesman being greeted by Tank.
Aww, what a chubby cherub he is! I've never heard of this breed, but he looks like he's got a heart as big as he is! Best wishes for a long life! And extra biscuits!
Very serious looking puppy...he looks like he is a sweetheart! Many happy years to you and Tank!
Possibly the sweetest creature I've ever seen. I've never heard of this breed beforehand, so thank you for introducing me!
I've never heard of that breed before, but seeing the pics of Tank makes me want one really badly! How sweet! :)
Oh MY!!! What a big boy! I just love, LOVE, LOVE him!!! I've never heard of this breed, but now I'm interested. He is just to sweet. I love his name too! We have a Burmese mix called Roadblock, because that is what she is.
wow he is huge... and oh so pretty... he looks like my "TONKS" only about 75lbs bigger!!! sept my Tonks is a Bull Mastiff... you have one big beautiful bpy there... keep a towel handy casue he's going to be a drool machine.... those jowles... oh i just wanna love all over him... I love giant breeds like this... they are my favorite kinds of dogs... I jsut wished they lived longer =(
I've never heard of this breed of dog before and I have to say I'm in love! Tank is just gorgeous, big dogs really are the best! Now I just have to convince my boyfriend to let me get a Tank of my own...! :-)
Oh my goodness, what a fitting name for such a beautiful big boy, larger than life ! He is like a giant teddy bear that I simply must hug to bits ! When can he come over for a visit ? :-) I have never heard of this breed before, and I wasn't sure exactly what he weighed in metric terms, so I went to a website and sure enough I wasn't mistaken in thinking he was a very very big pup ! He is 64kgs which is a VERY big boy, that is almost as much as I weigh !! He sounds like a great guard dog too, whereas my pup doesn't even bark and just licks any strangers to death when they come to the front door! LOL. So when will Tank be fully grown ? Is he related to the Bull Mastiff breed ? Lots of pats and kisses to you Tank, and may you live a long and happy life with your family ! xx
What a gem of a dog. I've never heard of the breed before but I'm in love with Tank! Looks and sounds like you have a wonderful family. Blessings to all of you!!!!
I was happy and surprised to see a Boerboel on the site. I have a seven year old Boerboel named Odin. Not many people have heard of this breed and it's nice to see the word getting out. They are the best dogs ever and very smart. Tank is a real doll and will bring you many years of happiness. Big dogs definitely rule.
Glad to see a boerboel on the site! I own several boerboels & they are great dogs. They fit into my family nicely and do get along well with my small breed dogs. However, they are not for everybody. I've seen several people comment that they looked them up and they seem like big teddy bears. While boerboels can be loving toward their family, I wouldn't describe them as teddy bears. Full grown boerboels weigh between 100-160 lbs and these dogs are pure muscle. Their strength is mesmerizing. Boerboels are a protection/guardian breed and should be owned by someone experienced with such. They can range in temperament but are MEANT to be suspicious of strangers. Because of their size and power, they need to be cared for and properly trained for their lifetime. That being said, boerboels are amazing dogs and I cannot ever see my life without one.
Diana
http://www.MythicBoe rboels.com
What a beautiful HUGE puppy. He looks like a gentle giant. I would feel safe around him. Many many happy years and a zillion biscuits for Tank!