Boerboel for Sale & Adoption USA

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About the Boerboel

The Boerboel is a giant dog breed originating in South Africa. Adult dogs typically weigh 150 to 200 pounds and live 9 to 11 years. Typical traits: guardian, confident, family-bonded, territorial.

Experienced large-breed owners with property, secure fencing and confirmed insurance. Renters, first-time owners, or anyone who cannot physically manage a 150 lb dog that has decided something.

Adult Boerboels need about 45 minutes of daily exercise; adolescent dogs typically need 60 minutes. The coat is short-coated with moderate shedding, and brushing every 6 weeks keeps the coat manageable.

LocalPetFinder aggregates adoptable Boerboels from rescues across California, Colorado, and Texas into one searchable place. Use the city links above to narrow to your area, or browse the full list below.

Common health concerns for Boerboels

Hip and elbow dysplasia
Screened by OFA; common in giant breeds. Source: OFA →
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat)
Giant deep-chested breed at real risk; know the emergency signs. Source: ACVS →
Entropion and eyelid conditions
Reported in the breed and often needing surgical correction. Source: VCA →

Editorial summary for adopters, not medical advice. Consult your veterinarian for individual health guidance.

Boerboel Adoption FAQ

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How many Boerboels are available for adoption in the US?▼

As of November 2026, there are no Boerboels listed in the US rescue on LocalPetFinder right now — Boerboels are among the rarer dogs in local rescue. Inventory turns over quickly, so setting an alert is the most reliable way to catch one, or consider an adoptable Boerboel mix.

Where can I adopt a Boerboel near me in the US?▼

LocalPetFinder lists adoptable Boerboels from rescues across California, Colorado, and Texas in one searchable place. Use the city links above the listing to narrow to a city near you, or browse the full inventory below. Each profile links straight to the rescue to apply.

How long do Boerboels live?▼

Boerboels typically live 9 to 11 years.

How much exercise does a Boerboel need?▼

Adult Boerboels need about 45 minutes of daily exercise. Adolescent dogs (under 2 years) typically need 60 minutes — more than mature adults.

What are common health concerns for Boerboels?▼

Breed-associated conditions to ask the rescue about include Hip and elbow dysplasia, Gastric dilatation-volvulus (bloat), Entropion and eyelid conditions. See the citations in the Health section above for authoritative information on each. This is editorial summary, not medical advice — consult your vet for individual guidance.

Are these Boerboels for sale in the US?▼

Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every Boerboel here comes from a the US rescue or shelter, not a breeder, pet store, or classified seller. Adoption fees are typically $250 to $650, with puppies at $450 to $800 and already include vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter when age-appropriate, versus roughly several thousand dollars to buy a Boerboel from a breeder. If you searched "boerboel for sale the us" or "boerboel puppies for sale," adopting gets you a healthy, vetted dog for a fraction of the price.

Where can I buy a Boerboel in the US, and should I?▼

You can buy from a registered breeder, but it is worth weighing against adoption first. A reputable Boerboel breeder typically charges several thousand dollars and often has a waitlist, while a rescue Boerboel costs $250 to $650, with puppies at $450 to $800 fully vetted and may be available now. Be cautious of cheap boerboel-for-sale ads on classified sites and marketplaces, which are frequently backyard breeders or puppy-mill resellers with unvetted, sometimes sick animals and no health guarantee. If you do buy, insist on seeing where the puppies were raised and getting vet records. For most families in the US, adopting a rescue Boerboel is cheaper, faster, and gives a dog in need a home.

Are there free Boerboels in the US, or boerboels under $500?▼

Adoption is the closest honest answer, and it is not free. A rescue Boerboel in the US typically costs $250 to $650, with puppies at $450 to $800, so the lower end lands under the "$500" people search for and the rest does not. What the fee buys is work already done, the vaccinations, deworming, microchip and spay or neuter, which would cost more than the fee itself if you arranged it yourself, and it is still far below breeder prices. Be wary of genuinely free boerboel listings. An animal advertised free to a good home has usually not been vetted, and free rehoming ads are the route flippers and unregistered breeders use to move animals with no health guarantee and no recourse. Paying a rescue fee buys you a dog someone has already examined, treated, and been honest with you about.

Are there Boerboel puppies in the US, or only adults?▼

Both, but adults far outnumber puppies, and it is worth knowing that before you start looking. Most Boerboels arriving in the US rescue are adolescents and adults, because that is the age at which first homes tend to give up. Puppies do come through, usually as accidental litters or with a surrendered mother, and they are typically spoken for quickly. Setting an alert beats refreshing the page. It is also worth asking whether you actually want one: an adult arrives with a temperament a foster has already observed and described, where a Boerboel puppy is a prediction, and for this breed in particular knowing what you are getting is the more useful thing.

Where can I find a Boerboel near me in the US?▼

Start with the listings on this page, which pull from the US rescues and shelters and are refreshed regularly, so what you see is what is genuinely available rather than a stale directory. If nothing suits today, that is normal for this breed: rescue intake is intermittent rather than steady, and a breed with none listed this week often has several next month. Setting an alert beats checking back, and it is worth widening to nearby towns, since most rescues serving the US will adopt out across a reasonable driving distance rather than only inside one municipality.

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