Use this Boerboel puppy weight calculator to predict how big your puppy will get. Boerboels are a giant working breed that keeps growing until around 24 months.
Enter your puppy's current weight and age to predict their adult size
Estimates based on breed growth curves. Individual dogs vary with genetics and nutrition — check with your vet for a personalized read.
Slows fast eaters, can aid digestion, holds 4 cups dry or wet food — sized for giant breeds.
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| Age | Weight |
|---|---|
| Birth | 3 to 7 lbs |
| 2 Months | 12 to 20 lbs |
| 3 Months | 23 to 40 lbs |
| 4 Months | 38 to 60 lbs |
| 5 Months | 53 to 80 lbs |
| 6 Months | 68 to 100 lbs |
| 7 Months | 83 to 120 lbs |
| 9 Months | 98 to 140 lbs |
| 10 Months | 113 to 160 lbs |
| 1 Year | 128 to 180 lbs |
| 1.5 Years | 143 to 200 lbs |
| 2 Years | 150 to 200 lbs |
Estimated from typical giant-breed growth curves and the Boerboel's adult weight range. Individual puppies vary — use the calculator above for a prediction based on your puppy's actual current weight.
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As a deep-chested giant breed, Boerboels carry meaningful bloat (GDV) risk — many owners opt for preventive gastropexy surgery, often done alongside spay/neuter. Hip and elbow dysplasia also occur given the breed's size.
A large-breed diet appropriate to life stage; splitting meals helps reduce bloat risk.
The short coat needs minimal brushing — genuinely low-maintenance despite the breed's size.
Confident and independent-minded, Boerboels need early socialization and consistent training from an experienced handler — the gentle-giant reputation can be misleading for first-time owners given the breed's size and strong will.
A South African livestock-guardian breed bred to protect farms from predators including hyenas and lions, formalized as a modern breed starting in the 1980s.
Massive and imposing but genuinely gentle and calm with family, especially children — a smart, trainable breed that still needs an experienced owner given its size and independent thinking.
