The Piebald Boerboel by Lucas van der Merwe

I am sharing this article written by Lucas van der Merwe about the piebald Boerboel and its influence on the Boerboel when these dogs were getting recognized as a breed in the mid-1980's.  

Lucas van der Merwe grew up with Boerboels in the Northern Free State in South Africa.  In those days, the term 'Boele' was used and people only started talking of 'Boerboels' in the early 1950s).  Lucas was a founding member of SABBA (member number 3) and an honorary life President.  He was also the co-founder of HBSA (the Historical Boerboel Association of South Africa).

Piebalds were part of the national heritage.  There are many more Boerboel registries now than there were in the 1980's, and hopefully some will save the piebald color due to its historical significance during the creation of this magnificent breed.