I don't see anything on that site that lists health tests, what they do with their dogs or even what dogs they own. Their Ten Commandments for Responsible Owners is ridiculous. If your friend is happy that's all that matters.
Jan more or less nailed it. BMs are a great looking dog, but everyone I know who owned have out their dogs down well before the dog was 10 due to health issues.
The Boerboel is a better choice - most people won't be able to tell the difference between the breeds - for health and working ability. I haven't seen many of them, but one I worked was the most athletic large dog I've ever seen. Be prepared to pay though - 2-3K for a pup.
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lefty
Jan more or less nailed it. BMs are a great looking dog, but everyone I know who owned have out their dogs down well before the dog was 10 due to health issues.
The Boerboel is a better choice - most people won't be able to tell the difference between the breeds - for health and working ability. I haven't seen many of them, but one I worked was the most athletic large dog I've ever seen. Be prepared to pay though - 2-3K for a pup.
BM:
BB:
lefty