BREED IMPROVEMENT SCHEME

The BREED IMPROVEMENT SCHEME of BOERBOEL INTERNATIONAL consists of four different actions that culminate into one comprehensive report on the specific Boerboel that takes part in this excellent process. The BIS process determines the TOTAL PRODUCTION INDEX of the specific Boerboel. The importance of this scheme can not be accentuated enough. Additional measurements are also taken to gather information to determine specific INHERITANCE FACTORS.

A). APPRAISAL SYSTEM (CONFORMATION and MOVEMENT)

    1).GENERAL APPEARANCE (3).
        Size, Balance, Musculature, Gender Authenticity, Impressive, Skin + Coat.
    2).HEAD (4).
        Type, Comparisons, Volume, Teeth.
    3).NECK (1).
        Shape, Length, Attachment.
    4).FRONT QUARTER (3).
        Angulations, Comparisons, Positions, Volume.
    5).CENTER PIECE (1).
        Comparisons, Volume.
    6).HIND QUARTER (3).
        Angulations, Comparisons, Positions, Volume.
    7).MOVEMENT (5).
        Buoyant, Smooth, Alignment, Top line, Reach.

These seven sections are measured to the Breed Standard on a scale of 3 to 5, where 5 represents the PERFECT/ EXCELLENT example, 4,5 VERY GOOD, 4 GOOD, 3,5 POOR and 3 NOT ACCEPTABLE.

The value of each section is indicated in brackets.

The total value of the APPRAISAL SYSTEM (Conformation and Movement), counts out of 100 points , but forms only 50% of the TOTAL PRODUCTION INDEX.(TPI).

B). TEMPERAMENT TEST
       In Europe the official temperament test of each individual country will be the temperament test used !!!!

The TEMPERAMENT TEST (NOT IN EUROPE) consists of seven individual sections , with a duration of 10 seconds each.

    1). SELF CONFIDENT (3).
    2). MANAGEABLE (2).
    3). SLOW APPROACH (2).
    4). FAST APPROACH (3).
    5). SLOW APPROACH (CAGED) (3).
    6). FAST APPROACH (CAGED with NOISE) (3).
    7). SCRATCH WITH STICK (CAGED).

These seven tests are done to establish the Boerboel’s ACCEPTABLE SOCIAL BEHAVIOR on a scale from 1 to 5.
The first four tests are done while the Boerboel is under control by his handler but no verbal communication is allowed.

Tests 5 and 6 are done while the Boerboel is in a cage of 1 cubic meter and the handler is out of sight of the Boerboel.
Test 7 is done while the Boerboel stays in the cage , but is reassured by the handler while the TEST OFFICIAL scratches the Boerboel with a stick of 500mm long and 25mm thick.

Detail training is necessary to execute these tests and will be provided in good time.

Boerboels that are attack trained can not be put through test 7, and alternative procedures will have to be developed.

The total value of the TEMPERAMENT TEST counts out of 100 points, but forms only 25% of the TOTAL PRODUCTION INDEX (TPI).

C). HEALTH REPORT

The HEALTH REPORT consists of four sections.

    1). TESTICLES and SCROTUM(MALES); HYPERPLASIA(BITCHES). (5).
    2). HIPS (6).
    3). ELBOWS (5).
    4). EYELIDS (4).

These four reports are done as follow;

The report on the TESTICLES, SCROTUM and EYELIDS are done during APPRAISAL and are accessed on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 as the PERFECT/ EXCELLENT example and progressively less to 1 which is UNACCEPTABLE.

With the report on HYPERPLASIA a scale of 1 to 5 is used with 5 points allocated when the bitch has a report from a qualified Veterinarian stating that she is free from HYPERPLASIA. When a small swelling is visible, 4 points; when a heavy swelling occurs , 3 points ; when a small protrusion can be felt but not seen , 2 points and when a small protrusion is visible it is UNACCEPTABLE and the specific bitch can not be considered for registration.

Reports on HIPS and ELBOWS will be handled on the same base as KUSA and other INTERNATIONAL CANINE ORGANIZATIONS , depending on the specific country involved.

The point system will be as follows;

The total value of the HEALTH REPORT counts out of 100 points, but forms only 25% of the TOTAL PRODUCTION INDEX (TPI).

SEE EXAMPLE BELOW !!!!!!

D). MEASUREMENTS

The following ten measurements are taken to form a data base where specific Boerboel’s BREEDING VALUES on specific characteristics can be monitored. This data is of big importance to use in the BREED IMPROVEMENT SCHEME (BIS).

    1).  HEAD LENGTH
    2).  HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE
    3).  NECK CIRCUMFERENCE
    4).  HEIGHT at the WITHERS
    5).  CIRCUMFERENCE of the CHEST.
    6).  DEPTH of the CHEST.
    7).  WIDTH of the SHOULDER.
    8).  LENGTH of the BODY.
    9).  WIDTH of the CROUP.
    10). MASS.

E). REGISTERS

It is of utmost importance to widen the gene pool of the Boerboel as various detrimental conditions are either destroying the breed or looming in the background. We as guardians of the breed should take charge and through clever decisions ensure that the breed faces the future with confidence and sound health conditions. To get maximum value and much needed increased participation from breeders and owners of Boerboels from around the world, we should make the accessibility into REGISTRIES a lot easier. We therefore have two REGISTRIES;

    1). ACCEPTANCE REGISTER.

• This register is open for any Boerboel with or without papers of any organization or even without origin.
• The condition of acceptance of this specific Boerboel is that he EITHER have a REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE or BIRTH CERTIFICATE from one of the recognized Boerboel Registries, in which case this document will be accepted and the APPRAISAL POINT on this document will be allocated to this specific BOERBOEL, OR this specific Boerboel will have to achieve an APPRAISAL POINT of 80%.
• With acceptance into this ACCEPTANCE REGISTER , the specific Boerboel could be used for breeding and its progeny will also be allowed in this register through LITTER ANNOUNCEMENTS and could also be used for breeding in this register.

    2). EXCELLENCE REGISTER

• BOERBOEL INTERNATIONAL has a BREED IMPROVEMENT SCHEME in place that will provide the necessary processes to ensure that serious breeders will be able to put their breeding stock through the various stages of this BIS to establish the TOTAL PRODUCTION INDEX (TPI) of each of their BREEDING Boerboels.
• The Boerboels that conform to this standard will be allowed to be shown on
  International Shows and they and their progeny will comply to KUSA and FCI rules to be exported all over the world.
• ONLY Boerboels with a three generation pedigree could be taken up into the EXCELLENCE REGISTER.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT for quality achieved in this Register works as follow;

• APPRAISAL POINT 75% to 85% = GOOD
• APPRAISAL POINT 85+% to 90% = VERY GOOD
• APPRAISAL POINT 90+% = EXCELLENT
   
• TEMPERAMENT POINT 75% to 85% = GOOD
• TEMPERAMENT POINT 85+% to 90% = VERY GOOD
• TEMPERAMENT POINT 90+% = EXCELLENT
   
• HEALTH REPORT 75% to 85% = GOOD
• HEALTH REPORT 85+% to 90% = VERY GOOD
• HEALTH REPORT 90+% = EXCELLENT

These results , both the % and the achievement results , together with the TPI value, will be printed on the specific Boerboel’s REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE.
In addition a star * will be awarded for each EXCELLENT point achieved.
An additional star * will be awarded if the particular Boerboel participated in the MEASUREMENT process.

The MINIMUM REQUIREMENT for a Boerboel to be taken up into the EXCELLENCE REGISTER is a minimum of three (3) GOOD results on its REGISTRATION REGISTER.

The MAXIMUM ACKNOWLEDGMENT a Boerboel will be able to get , will be four stars ???? .

To make things a lot more easy to understand , the star system could be simplified to the following;

EXAMPLE:

A male dog with a conformation score of 85%, who has "B" hips, is elbow dysplasia free , has both testicles fully descended into the scrotum and is entropion and ectropion free will attain his health score thus

Two testicles : 5 x coefficient 5 = 25
"B" hips : 4 x coefficient 6 = 24
Elbow dysplasia free : 5 x coefficient 5 = 25
Entropion and Ectropion free : 5 x coefficient 4 = 20

Giving a total health score of 94, this score of 94 is then divide by 4 = 23,50%

His conformation score of 85% is divide by 2 giving him 42.50%

So far his appraisal score without his temperament test is 23.25% + 42.50% = 65.75%

Should he score 85 in his temperament test this is then divided by 4 to become 21.25 %
therefore his total score would be: