How much does a Boerboel puppy cost?

Boerboel puppies sit in the $2000 to $5000 range for solid reasons, and if you see one for $800, walk away. These are large working dogs with serious health risks—hip and elbow dysplasia are common, so reputable breeders invest heavily in OFA or PennHIP testing for both parents, which can cost over $500 per dog. That adds up fast and gets passed on to you. Bloat (GDV) is another big concern in deep-chested giants like this, so responsible breeders avoid lines with a history of it, which means selective breeding and smaller litter sizes. Females also face vaginal hyperplasia, so vets often recommend delaying breeding until maturity, limiting how many litters a female can produce in her lifetime. All of this tightens supply. They’re not popular—ranked 121 by the AKC—so you won’t find mass breeders flooding the market. The low demand means only dedicated, often small-scale breeders stick with them, and they charge what it actually costs to do it right. A suspiciously cheap Boerboel likely skipped health testing, comes from puppy mills or backyard breeders, and may hit you with $3,000 vet bills by age two. You’re not just paying for a puppy. You’re paying for genetic screening, vet oversight, and a breeder who won’t let a 180-pound dog with bad hips go to a family.