Breeding dog health statistics
Updated July 2025
At Tuebor Boerboels we focus on responsible and thoughtful breeding. We believe that a healthy and purebred Boerboel is built on a strong foundation: a clear character, a functional structure and comprehensive health results. That is why all our breeding dogs are extensively examined before being used for breeding. We do our work openly and transparently – even those dogs that are not ultimately used for breeding are visible in our statistics.
The statistics also include three foreign imports that were not taken into breeding due to their temperament – these were not health tested, but they have been included in the total numbers in the name of transparency.
Overview
Total breeding dogs: 21
– of which 12 were bitches and 9 were males
DNA profile done: 85.71
Unexamined (imports excluded due to temperament): 14.29%
Hip results (85.71% examined)
A/A: 33.33%
B/B: 14.29%
C/C: 19.05%
B/C: 9.52%
D/D: 9.52%
Elbow results (85.71% examined)
0/0: 80.95%
1/1: 4.76%
Spine imaging (76.19% examined)
Spondylosis (SP):
SP0: 92.86%
SP1: 7.14%
LTV (lumbosacral displacement):
LTV0: 92.86%
LTV1: 7.14%
VA (vertebral changes):
VA0: 100%
Knee examinations (85.71% examined)
Patella 0/0: 85.71%
Not examined (imports excluded by temperament): 14.29%
Eyes and eye diseases (85.71% tested)
Eyes healthy (no findings): 76.19%
Mild entropion: 9.52%
Not tested (imports excluded based on temperament): 14.29%
Heart (auscultation) (85.71% tested)
All of the dogs tested were found to have healthy hearts.
DNA profiling and genetic tests
DNA profile done: 85.71%
Not tested 3 dogs (imports excluded based on temperament)
Extensive tests done on all dogs (CMR1, HUU, MDR1, DCM, PLL, MH etc.)
Laboratories used:
Wisdom Panel
Genoscoper
Embark
Hyperplasia (VH/prolapse)
One had mild findings, all others were healthy, no serious cases.
Testicles
Normal testicles: 77.78% of male dogs
Two were not examined because they were excluded from breeding due to their temperament
At Tuebor, the goal of breeding is a long-lived, balanced and functional Boerboel that retains its original working qualities and appearance. Health tests are not a formality for us - they are part of our commitment to the future of the breed.
If you have any questions about health results or our breeding lines, you can always contact us!
