I've decided on my large non agressive breed - any thoughts

They are pretty rare here, not recognised by the KC, I'd say they would be pretty expensive and the gene pool is small. They look to be a working type mastiff, you might have your hands full!
 
My OH is from South Africa where these are very common - generally used as guard dogs or pet/guard dog.

They are a mastiff/pit bull cross I *think* but don't quote me on that. The one his parents had was lovely but very strong willed and could be extremely stubborn when he wanted to be - but I don't think he'd ever received any proper training either which didn't help.
 
Whoops - i just googled to check and I stand corrected. Although the Boerbul is thought to be of Mastiff origin, history is unclear as to what other breeds may have been involved.

Don't know if you have seen this?? Its the website of the UK Boerbul club - hope its useful anyway and good luck if you get one.

http://www.ukbc.co.uk/
 
Ok thats not for me then, I don't want any hint of aggression as I already have a bulldog and don't want any chance of fighting.
What a shame, in terms of looks they are just what I wanted.
 
If any use, my Doberman is about as non aggressive as a dog can be....whereas my Border terrier can be a bit parental guidance....The BT steals food out of the Dobies bowl, while he is eating it, and he just lets her, and you can do anything to him and he just stands nobly suffering...But they arent too easy to train, hence our 4 acre 6 foot fenced land....:-O

Some suggestions for breeds for your needs, Leonberger (Huge like a giant golden retriever, very good temperament. Mastiff (English), huge and gentle but a bit drooly. Newfoundland?

I really wanted a Leonberger but wanted a rescue dog hence the Dobe.

Boerboel I wouldnt recommend...
 
I wanted a large non-aggressive dog, I wanted protection for me and family but good with kids and other animals.
I chose a Bull Mastiff. They are described as loving and loyal, their way of 'agression' (for want of a better word) is to use their weight to pin people rather than bite - they can weigh between 9 and 12stone! We have had him since 9weeks old and he is only 4months now, he certainly shows this trait already by sitting on us when we are on the floor.

My biggest 'thing' when looking for a puppy was that we could see the temperament for both parents. The parents of the pup we chose were the most laid back dogs I've met. Very very friendly, adored the kids and incredibly calm.
So far I can't fault our boy, he seems to have got his parents calmness!

Anyway meet Benson!

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and his mum and dad
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I wasn't advocating it - I just thought the website would give OP more info on the breed from a UK perspective.

I don't believe in pinch collars etc unless used by an experienced person in a given situation.
 
Oh not aimed at you
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sure I did a post about them the other day, I have used one.

That's just far too tight for where it is sitting, it is a very heavy 'male' collar and they should be used as a standby collar up behind the ears, not a main collar.
For a thin skinned dog, I don't like them, or at least they should have the little rubber covers on them.
Just my opinion.
 
Sorry - just re-read my post and realised it sounds a bit 'sniffy', didn't mean it too - put it down to a long week and a couple of glasses of Red :-) Just didn't want it to look like I was in favour of such devices apart from the reasons as stated in previous :-)
 
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Me too, cheers
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Whashat your shaying.. hee hee, onto glass 3 now hic
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Anyway, sorry to hijack OP - was chatting to OH tonight and he said he wouldn't have another one. Lovely dogs but they seriously need the right handling and you've got to be on top of them from the word go (not implying you wouldn't be) and they can be v hard work.

They are also accomplished fence climbers - ok, high fences (or electric) are pretty mandatory in SA but his parents lived out in the Northern Cape for a long time in an area where security wasn't such an issue and dog would regularly clearly a 6ft gate and fence to go awondering...
 
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If any use, my Doberman is about as non aggressive as a dog can be....whereas my Border terrier can be a bit parental guidance....The BT steals food out of the Dobies bowl, while he is eating it, and he just lets her, and you can do anything to him and he just stands nobly suffering...But they arent too easy to train, hence our 4 acre 6 foot fenced land....:-O

Some suggestions for breeds for your needs, Leonberger (Huge like a giant golden retriever, very good temperament. Mastiff (English), huge and gentle but a bit drooly. Newfoundland?

I really wanted a Leonberger but wanted a rescue dog hence the Dobe.

Boerboel I wouldnt recommend...

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My Border is EXACTLY the same with our 'big, scary' soft as muck Rhodesian Ridgeback. I think other dogs just know they will lose their throat if you stand between terrier and food! (just joking! I dont have a monster terrier really!)
 
How about a Neo or simular? I have a part bred one (mum was neo and dad was a corso x american bulldog! Dont ask he was an accident) but actually being a crossbreed he is prone to less health problems. He is the best dog we could have asked for, has the most wonderfull temperement looks the part but is a soft as butter. Great with kids, other dogs, pets and horses. He spends most days out on the yard with me, therefore has been well socialised sice he was a pup. The breed is naturally wary of strangers but not agressive..the most my boy has done is bark, once he knows they are allowed on to the yard and i have invited them in he is fine and never seems to forget a face. He is actually reallly clever and super sensetive, he knows when im unwell or upset and really is my best friend! Anyway here are some pics..any excuse ay!
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As a pup..
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More recent....
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GAHH sorry for overload..got abit carried away!
 
Mega aaah! Lovely eyes.

There's a BOER BOEL (?spelling) in preloved at the moment. Reading between the lines it has become too big and strong for it's owner.

I knew somebody who's family had them as guard dogs in South Africa to guard a family business. She was gutted that robbers shot them.
 
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English Mastiffs are lovely too!!!! They are taller than bull mastiffs and not as thick set. I think they are the best Mastiff! But I am biassed! Bull Mastiffs come second! Lovely big softies! They shouldnt be aggressive as their size is enough to put anyone off.
 
Friend has a neopolitan, 2 infact, The bitch would rip your arm clean off if you came near her or her jeep
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. The male is only 2 year old but like a big cuddly teddy bear, although he suffers from Epilepsy .

Sister has a mastiff of some sort, shes not full bred, well not that I am aware of but looks very dogue de bordeaux type . Shes an absolute saint, very sweet
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Tough decision OP .... good luck in choosing a dog
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I love them all. I really like the Bull mastiffs and am a big bully fan but...

I have a bulldog and he can be really feisty if provoked so that times 3 in size makes me a bit wary.

Am loving the ' blue' neo but then I like mastiffs aswell. so hard too chose but thank you all for your input.
 
Just to add - my aunt had a neopolitan mastiff and he had a very uncertain temprement - which is always a worry in such a big powerful dog. We wouldn't have the children in the same room as him - he wasn't to be trusted.
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