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Boerboel and baby

Singhbuilder

New Member
Hi there!

Ive been following you guys for a while and love it Boerboels. Ive especially been interested in how good they are with children. I was wondering if i could have some advice.

Me and my Mrs are buying a 1 year old Boerboel from a well known breeder in the UK, we have met the dog and he is very gentle with a great temperament. However the Mrs has just found out she is pregnant. In your opinion, is it still OK to go ahead with getting our Boerboel?
I’m very much still wanting to get him but my wife has concerns about being knocked over etc.

Many thanks in advance!
 

glen

Super Moderator
Staff member
Hi there!

Ive been following you guys for a while and love it Boerboels. Ive especially been interested in how good they are with children. I was wondering if i could have some advice.

Me and my Mrs are buying a 1 year old Boerboel from a well known breeder in the UK, we have met the dog and he is very gentle with a great temperament. However the Mrs has just found out she is pregnant. In your opinion, is it still OK to go ahead with getting our Boerboel?
I’m very much still wanting to get him but my wife has concerns about being knocked over etc.

Many thanks in advance!
Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on the greeat news.
You say the pup is a year old, have you met the dog,
You have time to train the pup before baby comes along, you put the boundaries in place now, think ahead, iv had 2 ccs with my grandkids, no problems and when my children were young i rotties.
Think ahead dont let him on sofas ect now if you dont want him on them when baby arrives, think of the boundaries you will want when baby arrives and train to that now.
Im in the uk would you mind saying where your getting the pup from .
 

Singhbuilder

New Member
Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on the greeat news.
You say the pup is a year old, have you met the dog,
You have time to train the pup before baby comes along, you put the boundaries in place now, think ahead, iv had 2 ccs with my grandkids, no problems and when my children were young i rotties.
Think ahead dont let him on sofas ect now if you dont want him on them when baby arrives, think of the boundaries you will want when baby arrives and train to that now.
Im in the uk would you mind saying where your getting the pup from .

Hey Glen! Thank you for your response.

I have also said the same to my wife but since she has never had a dog, she feels that she will be left with a massive responsibility while I work. I feel getting a 1 year old pup means less responsibility compared to an 8 week old puppy.

We have met the pup, hes a chunky boy, probably around 55kg at least but his nature is SO sweet. His temperament is lovely and hes a gentle giant. My wifes concerns are just his physical size while being pregnant.

I am getting him from Noxterra Boerboels.

thanks!
 

glen

Super Moderator
Staff member
Hey Glen! Thank you for your response.

I have also said the same to my wife but since she has never had a dog, she feels that she will be left with a massive responsibility while I work. I feel getting a 1 year old pup means less responsibility compared to an 8 week old puppy.

We have met the pup, hes a chunky boy, probably around 55kg at least but his nature is SO sweet. His temperament is lovely and hes a gentle giant. My wifes concerns are just his physical size while being pregnant.

I am getting him from Noxterra Boerboels.

thanks!
Iv just looked at there website, i have cane corsos but they are very similar.
Iv helped rehome ccs, 1,2 3 year olds, some to families with young children, i dont suggest to anyone to let these breeds jump up them, and you will be able to train on his lead behaviour, they like routine, they love being involved in family life, treat them with respect and they will repay you with, respect, loyalty and will protect you with there lives, my cc was 73kg, he was my 3 year olds grandsons sidekick, iv just lost gandalf,
What time and training you put into the pup now, and at 1 hes still a pup, you will be amazed at how gentle these can be.
 

Singhbuilder

New Member
Iv just looked at there website, i have cane corsos but they are very similar.
Iv helped rehome ccs, 1,2 3 year olds, some to families with young children, i dont suggest to anyone to let these breeds jump up them, and you will be able to train on his lead behaviour, they like routine, they love being involved in family life, treat them with respect and they will repay you with, respect, loyalty and will protect you with there lives, my cc was 73kg, he was my 3 year olds grandsons sidekick, iv just lost gandalf,
What time and training you put into the pup now, and at 1 hes still a pup, you will be amazed at how gentle these can be.

I agree! It will be difficult for me to convince her of this however. It is putting a strain on the marriage as I am keen on getting the dog but she has now pulled back since the news of the baby. Unsure of what to do. I cant see another suitable to get a dog until when the kids are teenagers.
 

glen

Super Moderator
Staff member
I agree! It will be difficult for me to convince her of this however. It is putting a strain on the marriage as I am keen on getting the dog but she has now pulled back since the news of the baby. Unsure of what to do. I cant see another suitable to get a dog until when the kids are teenagers.
Its very difficult when someoge hasnt been raised with dogs, iv always had dogs, i got my first rottie whilst pregnant with my first, husband aiways worked, had r4 young children ans always had rotties, children all grown and grandchildren came along, chsnged to mastiffs 9 years ago, all my kids have dogs, they were raised tp respect dogs,
I do understand your wife also, if shes going to be home with a newborn, first time mum,
 

Singhbuilder

New Member
Its very difficult when someoge hasnt been raised with dogs, iv always had dogs, i got my first rottie whilst pregnant with my first, husband aiways worked, had r4 young children ans always had rotties, children all grown and grandchildren came along, chsnged to mastiffs 9 years ago, all my kids have dogs, they were raised tp respect dogs,
I do understand your wife also, if shes going to be home with a newborn, first time mum,

Its a tough decision. Many people are saying to postpone getting him due to the safety concerns. Have a lot to think about but currently im just not sure.
 

Boxergirl

Well-Known Member
Wow, this is a very tough decision. Honestly? If your wife isn't on board then I would consider waiting. If she doesn't really want the dog then the placement is less likely to be successful and rewarding for everyone. Newborns are a lot of work. If your wife hasn't had a dog, and this is her first child, she's likely to be very uncomfortable having such a large and powerful animal around the baby. She's not likely to know much about body language or other dog behaviors and her discomfort could have an effect on the dog's behavior. There's really no reason to think that you can't have a dog until the kids are teenagers. If your wife is on board with a dog at some point, once the kids are a bit older - 3-5 maybe? - she may feel different about getting one. Perhaps a puppy then?
 

BattleDax

Well-Known Member
I've considered a Boerboel for my family and the breed is still on my list. Without causing controversy, hopefully, I will say I have doubted the breed's safety around my children. Personally, I would for sure want to get one as a young puppy and raise it with my family.

I know this is never easy to hear, but my opinion would be that you would do better to 1.) find a young puppy to raise at the same time as you are raising your baby 2.) wait a little while, but by NO means would I think that you'd have to wait until your child is a teen (why do you think that?)

Honestly, I think option 2 would be better. Your wife is understandably tense and you both have a lot on your plates right now with the baby on the way. In fact, you will have plenty to do in preparation for your child, then in the early days of raising him or her. I imagine you will temporarily forget all about a dog for a few months. When you have some free time, and wish to look for a good Boerboel puppy, you could do that and get on a waiting list. Your pup may be ready to bring home when your baby is a few months old or so.