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So my "mastiff mix" puppy from the shelter might not be much of a mix. I think I adopted a pure bred Boerboel...
What have I gotten myself into?!
He is a pup - between 8 and 10 months old - and he doesn't have a mean streak in his body. My chihuahuas are still a bit leery of him but I think it's due to his sheer size and puppy antics. He is nervous about the cats, but I think he just doesn't know what to make of them yet.
From what I know about him, his owners said he was a pure bred dog but they didn't say what breed. Also, he was left roaming several times until he finally got to the shelter and his owners couldn't be bothered with reclaiming him. He seems comfortable in the house, has a basic concept of potty training, and is so not smart. ? He is food motivated but has the attention span of a goldfish. And he has very little manners. He bum rushes you, punches you in the gut, and walks right across your path as you walk. But, with all that said, he is so freaking cute!
So... What now? Should I expect something different because he is no longer a "mastiff mix" but instead appears to be a true Boerboel?
What have I gotten myself into?!
He is a pup - between 8 and 10 months old - and he doesn't have a mean streak in his body. My chihuahuas are still a bit leery of him but I think it's due to his sheer size and puppy antics. He is nervous about the cats, but I think he just doesn't know what to make of them yet.
From what I know about him, his owners said he was a pure bred dog but they didn't say what breed. Also, he was left roaming several times until he finally got to the shelter and his owners couldn't be bothered with reclaiming him. He seems comfortable in the house, has a basic concept of potty training, and is so not smart. ? He is food motivated but has the attention span of a goldfish. And he has very little manners. He bum rushes you, punches you in the gut, and walks right across your path as you walk. But, with all that said, he is so freaking cute!
So... What now? Should I expect something different because he is no longer a "mastiff mix" but instead appears to be a true Boerboel?
