Kiepers
Kiepers is a term that can refer to several things, primarily in different cultural or historical contexts. One significant meaning relates to a type of dog breed, particularly in South Africa. The Boerboel, a large and powerful mastiff-type dog, is sometimes informally referred to as a kieper, stemming from the Afrikaans word "kieper" which means "to keep" or "to guard." These dogs were historically used for guarding farms and livestock against predators.
Another context for the term "kieper" can be found in the German language, where it is an
Additionally, in some regions, "kieper" might be a colloquial or dialectal term for a specific type of