The Miniature Boerboel is often described as "a Boerboel in miniature." This medium-sized dog features smooth, short hair and a body that is slightly longer than tall. The breed should exhibit a well-balanced appearance with all body parts in proportion.

The Miniature Boerboel Breed was conceived and designed by Terry Allen (Allens Virginia Boerboels and Robbie Hernandez (Double L Boerboels) They saw a need for smaller dogs with the Boerboel characteristics, temperament and general appearance as companion dogs.