Boerboels don't do very well in apartments. It's recommended to look at another breed better suited to apartment-living.

While Boerboels prefer to be around their owners, they can do fairly well when left alone if necessary.

Boerboels can do fine with kids. They will require some monitoring and training to make sure they get along and react well to unpredictable behavior.

Boerboels tend to be very slow to warm up to strangers. They require long periods of exposure before they will trust somone.

Boerboels aren't usually friendly with other dogs. They tend to not get along unless carefully socialized.

Boerboels don't bark very often of may never bark. Most barking is trained or in extreme situations.

The Boerboel isn't a heavy shedder. Some limited brushing and occassional cleaning should help prevent much hair build-up.

With a Boerboel you won't need to dedicate any extra time to special grooming. Their coats are easy to deal with.

A Boerboel will need a moderate amount of exercise to be happy. You'll need to plan some basic walks or fetch during the day.

Although Boerboels can be a challenge to train, they can be taught with some dedicated work or by hiring some training help.

Although Boerboels can handle the cold weather when out with you, they may not want to stay out for long periods of time.

Although Boerboels can tolerate hot conditions, be careful not to expose them for too long.