Silversnake 1,099 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 There are some excellently conformed mastiff types used for pig hunting over here. I have seen many with sound temperament and great athleticism, endurance, etc. You won't find a pure-bred or at least very rarely but if you want a big, strong, smart, physically and mentally sound dog there are plenty over here, often very cheap or even free. I have seen them boerbels and I have not been impressed in my limited experience. Each person I have talked to with knowledge or experience with boerbels has assured me that they most certainly were racist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,398 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 bosun the dog you see at welsh ,the owner is a pedlar and flooded every possible market ,any breed abd,boerbal,and anything else he can sell fact He's breeding Merle old English bulldogs and Frenchies now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 bosun the dog you see at welsh ,the owner is a pedlar and flooded every possible market ,any breed abd,boerbal,and anything else he can sell fact He's breeding Merle old English bulldogs and Frenchies now What's this fellas name ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,398 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 bosun the dog you see at welsh ,the owner is a pedlar and flooded every possible market ,any breed abd,boerbal,and anything else he can sell fact He's breeding Merle old English bulldogs and Frenchies nowWhat's this fellas name ???Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,398 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 some very interesting comments here, thanks folks. i have been around a few mastiffs, mates of mine have kept bodeaux, neapolitans and a cane corso over the years, and the only dog of this type which i have ever seen which had any kind of decent conformation or gait was a dane x american bulldog owned by my younger brother, fecking enormous great thing but stunning to look at and good temperament Now that must of been a real fluke as the quality of American bulldogs in the UK in the last 15yrs has gone from bad to worse and when was the last time anyone saw a great dance with decent conformation. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boss-Hog 283 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 money grabbing c**t f****d most dogs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,398 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 money grabbing c**t f****d most dogs But he did have ABs that could catch fallow lol f***ing knob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
forest of dean redneck 11,706 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 some very interesting comments here, thanks folks. i have been around a few mastiffs, mates of mine have kept bodeaux, neapolitans and a cane corso over the years, and the only dog of this type which i have ever seen which had any kind of decent conformation or gait was a dane x american bulldog owned by my younger brother, fecking enormous great thing but stunning to look at and good temperament Now that must of been a real fluke as the quality of American bulldogs in the UK in the last 15yrs has gone from bad to worse and when was the last time anyone saw a great dance with decent conformation.I'd say 10 years . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogFox123 1,379 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 money grabbing c**t f****d most dogs But he did have ABs that could catch fallow lol f***ing knob A pal had some AB Lurchers and they were very capable on the bigger stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
downsouth 7,398 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 money grabbing c**t f****d most dogs But he did have ABs that could catch fallow lol f***ing knobA pal had some AB Lurchers and they were very capable on the bigger stuff.But straight ABs.And he actually said it with a straight face. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogFox123 1,379 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 money grabbing c**t f****d most dogs But he did have ABs that could catch fallow lol f***ing knobA pal had some AB Lurchers and they were very capable on the bigger stuff.But straight ABs.And he actually said it with a straight face. I've seen my brothers AB and it's mother chase a pair of Roe Deer, let's just say they didn't get close even though they were quick for such heavy dogs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
General lee 979 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 I had a American bulldog he chases loads of roe never got near one he did however come across one with a injured leg in the middle of a big field with a footpath along the side Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLATTOP 4,538 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Remember about 15 years ago at the Welsh, two lads stood ringside at the back of a truck. Next thing that truck started rockin with sommat inside that was goin off like no dog i've heard. The lads were tryin to calm it down lifting the canvas flap over the cage, i had to see what the feck it was. Got talkin to the lads and asked em what it was, they said to lift the flap and stick me head under. I did, coming face to face with a huge Boerboel and we met eye to eye for a split second before it flipped its lid. I shit my kecks and ducked back out as they went under to calm it down. A scary but stunning thing. Them lads were from the south coast if i remember right. Thing is, i always feel those dogs should forever remain in Africa, free roaming and guarding huge farmsteads, not stuck in kennels and back gardens on this tiny isle. I was there and witnessed that dog the truck was moving about like there was a Lion in the back of it and the noise was mental I've never forgotten it and apparently it was only a youngster. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
beast 1,884 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 some very interesting comments here, thanks folks. i have been around a few mastiffs, mates of mine have kept bodeaux, neapolitans and a cane corso over the years, and the only dog of this type which i have ever seen which had any kind of decent conformation or gait was a dane x american bulldog owned by my younger brother, fecking enormous great thing but stunning to look at and good temperament Now that must of been a real fluke as the quality of American bulldogs in the UK in the last 15yrs has gone from bad to worse and when was the last time anyone saw a great dance with decent conformation. oh you are right for sure, this was just a fluke from some backyard breeder nothing special must have been about 17-18 years ago. but he was a superb animal, jet black and looked like an oversized corso. i remember seeing some ealry litters of ABDs maybe 20 years ago, and most of the breeding stock looked pretty reasonable (i drove up to manchester to see a neo with my mate and the bloke had some excellent ABDs as well as decent neos) and i remember even then saying that ABDs would be the next big status dog (it was APBTs at the time) and that soon the backyard breeders would start to cash in...i do believe that there have been some attacks by ABDs in the last few years.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bosun11 537 Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Remember about 15 years ago at the Welsh, two lads stood ringside at the back of a truck. Next thing that truck started rockin with sommat inside that was goin off like no dog i've heard. The lads were tryin to calm it down lifting the canvas flap over the cage, i had to see what the feck it was. Got talkin to the lads and asked em what it was, they said to lift the flap and stick me head under. I did, coming face to face with a huge Boerboel and we met eye to eye for a split second before it flipped its lid. I shit my kecks and ducked back out as they went under to calm it down. A scary but stunning thing. Them lads were from the south coast if i remember right. Thing is, i always feel those dogs should forever remain in Africa, free roaming and guarding huge farmsteads, not stuck in kennels and back gardens on this tiny isle. I was there and witnessed that dog the truck was moving about like there was a Lion in the back of it and the noise was mental I've never forgotten it and apparently it was only a youngster. Cheers Flattop for confirming that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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