Health-tested Boerboel stud dogs from verified owners
South Africa's farm guardian is one of the most powerful dogs in the world, and also one of the most devoted. In a dog this heavy, sound joints decide everything. On VerifiedStuds, every owner is identity verified, and each profile shows health results beside the fee.
$1,000 to $3,000+
estimated fee, while proven sires cost more
3 tests
hips, elbows and heart
Natural, AI, chilled
breeding methods
Boerboel profiles are opening now. Meanwhile, owners of health-tested males can claim a free Founding Stud spot.
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Claim this spotBoerboel stud fees usually run from $1,000 to $3,000. A health-tested male with no proven litters often asks $1,000 to $1,500. However, champions, imported dogs and proven sires can ask $2,000 to $3,500.
These are market estimates, since fees are private. South African bloodlines and appraisal scores both raise the price. The stud fee guide explains contracts and return services.
$1,000 to $3,000+
Overall range (estimate): $1,000 to $3,500
Health-tested, unproven male: $1,000 to $1,500
Champion, imported or proven sire: $2,000 to $3,500
The American Boerboel Club is the AKC parent club. A stud can carry our Verified Health badge when the owner uploads the results on its recommended list:
Test
What we accept
Hips
OFA hip evaluation or PennHIP
Elbows
OFA elbow evaluation
Heart
Cardiac exam registered with OFA
Brucellosis
Negative test taken before the breeding
Hip and elbow dysplasia are the breed's main inherited problems. Therefore, many Boerboel breeders prefer PennHIP, which measures how loose the hips are. In addition, eyelid faults such as entropion and ectropion are common, so an eye exam is a sensible extra. Registered results are public on the OFA website.
See OFA vs PennHIP and our other health testing guides for how each test works.
First, watch him move. A Boerboel should be agile for his size, with a strong, level back and free hindquarters. Extra bulk is not a virtue, since heavier dogs put more strain on their joints.
Next, ask about his family. Vaginal hyperplasia in females, bloat and heart disease all appear in the breed, and none has a simple test. So ask what his dam, sisters and daughters have experienced.
Finally, meet him. The standard calls for a confident, calm and trainable dog. A Boerboel that is shy or sharp is dangerous at this size, so temperament must weigh as much as type.
The name means "farmer's dog" in Afrikaans. Settlers in South Africa bred these mastiffs to guard remote homesteads against predators and intruders. The AKC recognized the breed in the Working Group in 2015. Males stand 24 to 27 inches and often weigh well over 150 pounds.
At home, the breed is loyal, playful with its family and naturally protective. However, it is not a dog for beginners. As a result, responsible breeders screen puppy buyers as carefully as they screen studs.
Boerboels usually breed naturally. However, the weight of both dogs makes it hard work, so many owners choose artificial insemination. Chilled and frozen semen are common too, because top lines are spread across continents. Each profile lists the methods on offer.
The dog artificial insemination guide explains timing and shipping. Then see how VerifiedStuds works.
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First, shortlist studs and message owners through the site to agree on dates and terms.
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Then book the stud and pay the listed fee by card at checkout.
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After that, accept the breeding terms before the booking confirms.
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Finally, the owner is paid through Stripe, and you can leave a verified review after the breeding.
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How much is a Boerboel stud fee?
Most owners charge $1,000 to $3,000. However, champions and imported sires can ask up to $3,500. These figures are estimates.
What health tests should a Boerboel stud have?
Hips, elbows and a cardiac exam, plus a recent negative brucellosis test. An eye exam is a useful extra.
Is the Boerboel an AKC breed?
Yes. The AKC has recognized it in the Working Group since 2015.
At what age can a Boerboel be used at stud?
Most breeders wait until two years, because OFA gives final hip and elbow ratings at 24 months.
Can Boerboels breed naturally?
Yes, although many owners choose artificial insemination because of the dogs' weight.
How do I list my Boerboel at stud?
Create a free account, upload his health results and photos, and set your fee. Or let our team build the listing.
List him free while the 100 Founding Stud spots are open, or compare typical fees first.