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.
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
California gives a Boerboel an easy life in many ways, but it is a state of climates. A Boerboel has a short coat and 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. These are large dogs (males commonly 110-200+ pounds and 24-28 inches tall, females around 100-185 pounds and 22-25 inches), so they overheat faster than small breeds. 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. Wherever you live, a sturdy fence matters, because a guardian breed will take its property seriously.
Temperament is the same coast to coast. Boerboels are devoted, deeply bonded family guardians that are reserved with strangers and naturally protective. That makes early socialization and confident, consistent training non-negotiable, especially in busy urban California. This is an experienced-owner breed. With the right owner, a well-raised Boerboel is calm, steady, and wonderful with its family, and typically lives around 9 to 11 years. If you want to understand the breed before you commit, read about the Boerboel breed.
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 cost depends on the method and the city. A flight nanny who flies a young puppy in the cabin to a major California airport is usually the most affordable option, while a cross-country ground transporter costs more because it is a multi-day trip of roughly 3 to 4 days each way. We give you an exact quote for your city before you commit. See our shipping page for details.
Can I visit your kennel in Texas before buying?
Yes, we welcome serious buyers to visit us in Livingston, Texas to meet our dogs in person. 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 do Boerboel puppies cost?
Boerboel puppies generally cost between $1,000 and $7,000, with most selling between $2,500 and $3,500 depending on pedigree, structure, and rights. Shipping to California is an additional cost on top of the puppy price. 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.