At the United Boerboel Club, we proudly introduce our innovative Star Rating System, designed to honor true Boerboel enthusiasts’ dedication and hard work. This system isn’t just about recognizing a dog’s beauty or pedigree but rewarding those who actively enhance and prove their dog’s abilities and functionality. Our goal is to distinguish committed breeders and owners from casual pet owners, highlighting the efforts that go into maintaining the remarkable traits of the Boerboel breed.
The Unique Value of the Star Rating System
The Star Rating System established by the United Boerboel Club is not just a method of evaluation—it’s a transformative approach that adds profound value to the pedigree of each Boerboel and the individual dogs themselves. By setting rigorous standards and clear criteria for what defines a top-tier Boerboel, this system ensures that each star earned is a testament to the dog’s superior qualities and capabilities.
Our unique system is designed to do more than assess; it enhances the intrinsic value of the Boerboel’s pedigree by transparently documenting each dog’s functional and behavioral excellence. This makes the pedigree a more powerful tool for breeders and owners, providing a detailed, proven record of each dog’s abilities and temperament. It is a mark of assurance that the Boerboel not only meets but exceeds the expectations for the breed.
The Star Rating System, in synergy with our detailed appraisal and thorough registration processes, offers a holistic approach to documenting your Boerboel’s excellence. This combination provides complete coverage of your dog, “from the toes to the nose,” ensuring every aspect of your Boerboel’s health, temperament, and capabilities is evaluated and recorded. By engaging in this comprehensive system, every Boerboel is assessed with precision and care, affirming their status within the breed’s elite.
Individual Recognition
Beyond the pedigree, the Star Rating System offers individual recognition, celebrating each Boerboel’s unique contributions and achievements. This recognition is vital in promoting the breed’s suitability for modern society, where dog roles and expectations are continuously evolving. Boerboels are renowned for their versatility, strength, and loyalty, making them ideal for various roles, from family guardians to working dogs.
Advocacy through Achievement
By actively participating in this system, breeders become advocates for the Boerboel breed. They demonstrate through tangible achievements how well the Boerboels adapt to and enrich their lives. Each test within our system—for strength, stamina, obedience, or protection—underscores Boerboel’s adaptability and suitability to today’s lifestyles. It sends a powerful message about the breed’s relevance and functionality.
A Legacy for Future Generations
We aim to ensure that the admirable traits of the Boerboel are not only recognized but also perpetuated, maintaining this breed’s esteemed status for generations to come. By increasing the value of each dog through our Star Rating System, we help ensure that breeders are motivated to maintain the highest standards and owners are assured of the quality and capabilities of their companions.
The United Boerboel Club’s Star Rating System is a cornerstone of our commitment to the breed. It is a testament to our belief in the Boerboel’s superior qualities and our dedication to enhancing its status in the world of purebred dogs.
The Star Rating System is a dynamic way to measure and track the abilities of Boerboels, ensuring that essential traits are preserved and passed down through generations. We want to maintain the functional aspects of the Boerboel, making sure they remain the capable and dependable breed they are known to be.
How to Earn Stars
Stars can be earned through various demonstrations of your Boerboel’s capabilities and evaluation of health :
- Strength Test: Have your Boerboel pull 100 lbs over 100 yards, a testament to its power and physical capabilities.
- Stamina Test: Show your dog’s endurance by running alongside a bike at a fast-paced trot for ten minutes straight, captured on video.
- Obedience Test: Earn an obedience star by demonstrating your dog’s ability to follow five basic commands on leash and off leash.
- Protection Test: To earn a star in this category, display your dog’s defensive abilities and willingness to protect.
- DNA and Health Test: Earn a star by submitting a recognized hip and elbow or DNA test
As our program evolves, more categories will be added to reward your efforts and Boerboel’s capabilities. Participation in this star rating system is an exclusive opportunity available only through the United Boerboel Club, underlining our commitment to the breed’s excellence and functional integrity.