Boerboel Puppies for Sale in New York (Shipped from Texas)
We raise South African Boerboels in Livingston, Texas and ship them to families across New York, from New York City and Long Island to Buffalo, Albany, and Rochester. Here is how a puppy gets to you, what city and apartment living means for a large guardian breed, and what it costs.
Updated July 2026
The Short Answer
Yes, we serve all of New York. Our puppies travel from East Texas to the Northeast either with a flight nanny who carries a young puppy in the cabin, or by professional climate-controlled ground transport for older or larger puppies. The puppy price is the same wherever you live, and we quote shipping separately for your exact address. See the Boerboel puppy price guide and our shipping page for full details.
How Shipping to New York Works
New York is one of the longer routes we ship, roughly 1,500 miles of road from Livingston to the New York metro, so the right method depends on your puppy's age and size at travel time. We help you pick the option that is safest and least stressful for the dog.
Flight Nanny (Small Puppy)
For a younger, lighter puppy, a professional flight nanny flies out of Houston and carries the puppy in the cabin under the seat in front of them, then hands the puppy to you at a New York airport such as JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark. This is fast (often same day), the puppy is never in cargo, and it is usually the most economical option for the Northeast.
Ground Transport (Larger Puppy)
Once a Boerboel puppy is too big for an in-cabin carrier, a licensed climate-controlled ground transporter is the better choice. Because the Texas-to-New-York haul is long, ground transport is typically a multi-day trip with scheduled rest, water, and potty stops, and the driver brings the puppy to your door upstate, on Long Island, or in the city.
A third option many New York buyers choose is to fly into Houston and pick the puppy up in person. You get to meet our dogs, see where they are raised, and either fly home with the puppy as an in-cabin carry-on or have it transported. Whatever method you choose, the puppy goes home with its records, a health guarantee, and our support. Full details live on our Boerboel puppy shipping page.
Owning a Boerboel in New York: What to Expect
A Boerboel is a serious guardian breed (males typically 150-200 lbs, females 120-170 lbs, lifespan commonly cited at 9-11 years); our Boerboels Explained guide covers size, temperament, and care in full. Devoted to family and naturally reserved with strangers, they need early socialization and an experienced, confident owner, and even more so in a dense state like New York.
Wherever you are in the state, responsible ownership is the same job done in different settings. On Long Island or in the suburbs around Albany and Rochester you have more room, but the breed still needs leadership, training, and a securely fenced area. In Buffalo and across upstate, plan for real winters: short-coated Boerboels handle cold for limited periods but are not outdoor dogs and should live inside with the family. Everywhere, check your building's and insurer's policies on large breeds before you commit, and be the owner whose dog makes people comfortable rather than nervous.
We screen New York homes carefully because we want every puppy to succeed. If you are new to the breed, read about the Boerboel breed first, then start a puppy application so we can talk through your home, your experience, and which puppy is the right fit.
Can a Boerboel live in a New York City apartment?
Yes, a Boerboel can live in a New York City apartment, but only with real commitment. Boerboels are calmer indoors than most people expect and do not need a yard to run laps. What a 150-pound guardian breed does need in a high-rise is genuine daily exercise, structured walks, serious socialization to crowds, elevators, and other dogs, and a building and insurer that allow large breeds.
In a high-rise or a packed Brooklyn or Queens building, that commitment means real planning: a loose-leash routine, off-peak elevator and stairwell trips, and a dog that is rock-solid around strangers, other dogs, foot traffic, and noise. A 150-pound guardian breed that has not been socialized to a crowded city is a liability, while a well-raised one is a steady, easygoing companion. If you rent or live in a co-op or condo, confirm the building's breed and weight rules and your insurer's policy in writing before you reserve a puppy, not after.
Boerboel Puppies in Other States We Serve
New York is one of many states we ship to. We deliver Boerboel puppies nationwide across the lower 48. A few of the other states we serve:
- Boerboel puppies for sale in Texas
- Boerboel puppies for sale in California
- Boerboel puppies for sale in Florida
- Boerboel puppies for sale in Georgia
Not seeing your state? We still ship to you. See our full Boerboel puppies for sale in the USA page or browse the puppies we have available now.
New York Boerboel Puppy FAQ
Do you ship Boerboel puppies to New York?
Yes. We ship Boerboel puppies to New York from our kennel in Livingston, Texas, and we serve the whole state, including New York City, Long Island, Buffalo, Albany, and Rochester. Younger puppies usually travel by flight nanny who carries them in-cabin, and older or larger puppies travel by professional climate-controlled ground transport.
How much does it cost to ship a Boerboel puppy to New York?
Shipping within the 48 mainland US states generally costs $500-$1,500, and the long East Texas-to-New York route usually lands in the upper half of that range for ground transport. A flight nanny flying a puppy 20 lbs or under in the cabin into JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark is often the most economical option for the Northeast. We give you an exact quote for your address before you commit. See our shipping page for details.
Can I visit your Texas kennel from New York before buying?
Yes. New York buyers are welcome at our place in Livingston, Texas, about 75 miles north of Houston. Direct flights from the New York City airports to Houston run about four hours, and many buyers fly in, spend time with the puppies, and either fly home with a young puppy in the cabin or arrange transport. If you cannot travel, we keep you updated with photos and video.
How much does a Boerboel puppy cost delivered to New York?
Most Boerboel puppies from reputable breeders sell for $2,500 to $3,500, with well-bred puppies from health-tested parents often more. Shipping to New York adds $500-$1,500 depending on the method, so plan on roughly $3,000 to $5,000 all-in for a typical puppy delivered. A price far below market with no health records is a red flag, not a bargain. See our price guide.
Bring a Boerboel Home to New York
From the city to upstate, we make it straightforward to get a healthy, well-socialized Boerboel from our Texas kennel to your door. See our available puppies or start an application to reserve a pick.