Black dog breed rejected by South African animal inspector

22 January 2016 - 18:35
By TMG Digital

Black is beautiful‚ the saying goes. But not if your credentials are being called into question. The Registrar of Animal Improvement‚ Joel Mamabola‚ has ordered breeders of black Boerbul to bring him “scientific proof” from an internationally accredited institution that the colour is as acceptable as fawn‚ brown‚ or brindle for the breed‚ which is widely considered the most agile of the mastiff-type dogs.

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