Boerboel Puppies for Sale in California (Shipped from Texas)
We raise South African Boerboels in Livingston, Texas and ship them to California families from Los Angeles to San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento. Here is exactly how a puppy gets to you, what it costs, and why it pays to apply early.
Updated July 2026
The Short Answer
Yes, we serve California. Our kennel is in Livingston, Texas, near Houston, and we regularly send puppies west. A small puppy under roughly 20 pounds can fly in the cabin with a flight nanny to an airport near you, or a professional ground transporter can drive your puppy door to door across the country. Boerboel puppies generally run $1,000 to $7,000 (most $2,500 to $3,500); see our puppy price guide and start with a puppy application.
How Shipping to California Works
California is one of the longer hauls from East Texas, so the right method depends on the puppy's age and weight and on where in the state you live. The two options we use most are a flight nanny and a ground transporter. We help you pick whichever fits your timing, your budget, and the puppy you have reserved.
Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)
For a young puppy under roughly 20 pounds, an experienced flight nanny carries your puppy in the cabin on a direct flight from a Texas airport to a major California hub such as LAX, San Diego, SFO, Oakland, or Sacramento. It is the fastest option: your puppy is usually home the same day.
Ground Transport (Door to Door)
A professional, climate-controlled ground transporter drives your puppy across the country. Because Texas to California is a long cross-country run, plan on roughly a 3 to 4 day trip, with the transporter caring for the puppy along the way. It costs more than a flight but delivers right to your door.
Reaching Your Region
Southern California (Los Angeles, San Diego, the Inland Empire) is typically served through LAX or San Diego. The Bay Area uses SFO, Oakland, or San Jose, and Northern California runs through Sacramento. We route to the option closest to you.
Apply Early
Cross-country logistics need planning. Flight nannies and good transporters book up, and summer heat can affect travel dates. Reserving early lets us line up the safest, smoothest trip rather than scrambling at the last minute.
Full details on both methods, our travel-day process, and what is included are on our Boerboel puppy shipping page. We have shipped to families all over the country, which you can read about on our nationwide puppies page.
Owning a Boerboel in California
A Boerboel is a big, short-coated South African guardian (males typically 150-200 lbs, females 120-170 lbs, lifespan commonly cited at 9-11 years). The full rundown of size, temperament, and care is in our Boerboels Explained guide; here is what matters specifically for California homes.
California is a state of climates. The short coat does well in mild coastal weather along the Los Angeles and Bay Area corridors, yet inland valleys, the Inland Empire, and the desert can get genuinely hot, and a heavy-bodied dog overheats faster than a small one. Give your dog shade and fresh water, exercise in the cool of the morning or evening during a heat wave, and never leave it in a parked car.
Space is the other California reality. A Boerboel can live happily in a city apartment or condo in Los Angeles or San Francisco if you commit to real daily exercise and mental work, but the breed is at its best with a securely fenced yard, and busy urban California makes early socialization and confident, consistent training non-negotiable. Wherever you live, a sturdy fence matters, because a guardian breed will take its property seriously.
California Boerboel FAQ
Do you ship Boerboel puppies to California?
Yes. We are based in Livingston, Texas and we ship Boerboel puppies to California regularly, including Los Angeles, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Sacramento. Most puppies travel with a flight nanny who carries the puppy in the cabin, and a professional ground transporter is available for buyers who prefer door-to-door delivery.
How much does it cost to ship a Boerboel puppy to California?
Shipping within the 48 mainland US states generally costs $500-$1,500, and the long Texas-to-California run usually lands in the upper half of that range. A flight nanny flying a puppy 20 lbs or under in the cabin to a major California airport is typically the most affordable option; a cross-country ground transporter takes roughly 3 to 4 days each way and costs more. We give you an exact quote for your city before you commit. See our shipping page for details.
Can I visit your Texas kennel from California before buying?
Yes. Serious buyers are welcome at our place in Livingston, Texas, about 75 miles north of Houston; most California visitors fly into Houston, roughly a three to four hour direct flight from Los Angeles or the Bay Area. Many California buyers cannot make the trip, so we also stay in close contact with photos, video, and updates throughout the process, and we are happy to answer any question by phone at (713) 817-4120.
How much does a Boerboel puppy cost delivered to California?
Most Boerboel puppies sell for $2,500 to $3,500 depending on pedigree, structure, and rights, with well-bred puppies from health-tested parents often more. Shipping adds $500-$1,500, and California usually sits in the upper half of that range given the distance, so plan on roughly $3,500 to $5,000 all-in for a typical puppy delivered to California. See our price guide for a full breakdown.
Boerboel Puppies in Other States We Serve
We ship nationwide across the lower 48. If you are outside California, see our other state guides:
Reserve Your California Boerboel
Because cross-country logistics take planning, the best California spots go to families who apply early. See our available puppies or start your application today.