The Boerboel is a South African breed of large dog of mastiff type, used as a family guard dog. It is large, with a short coat, strong bone structure and well-developed muscles. To you? He's the gentlest giant. He doesn't even bark, just lets out a huff of air when he wants or needs something. Despite being 200lbs, he tends to behave like a lap dog. But if someone is seen as a threat to you? Oh, he's definitely going to make it clear why people tend to be cautious and scared around Boerboels.