Boerboel Stud Service in Texas
Health-tested, SABBS-registered Boerboel studs standing in Livingston, Texas, about an hour north of Houston. We stand our males to approved, health-tested females, and we publish the health certificates so you can verify before you inquire.
Updated July 2026
The Short Answer
Yes, Peterbuilt Boerboel offers stud service. We stand health-tested, SABBS-registered Boerboel studs at our kennel in Livingston, Texas 77351, and they stand to approved, health-tested females only. Terms and the stud fee are provided when a female is approved. To start, call (713) 817-4120 or send an inquiry through our contact page.
Our Boerboel Studs
Black Iron Amari (SABBS #435679) carries a SABBS linear appraisal of 86.1% and OFA Good hips. He was bred by Black Iron Boerboels: his sire is Black Iron Keeper (SABBS Stud Register, appraised 90.6%) and his dam is Blue Line Zuma. Bostu Sunny Cool (SABBS #381008) is appraised at 84%, with FCI B1:B1 hips and an OFA advanced cardiac clearance performed with an echocardiogram. Peterbuilt Zeus III has OFA Good hips.
Full profiles, photos, and pedigree details for each male are on our males page. We publish health certificates as downloadable PDFs on each dog's page, so you can read the actual OFA and FCI documents instead of taking a website's word for it. Anything not published yet is marked "Inquire" below rather than guessed at.
| Stud | SABBS Registration & Appraisal | Hips | Cardiac |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Iron Amari | SABBS #435679, appraised 86.1% | OFA Good | Inquire |
| Bostu Sunny Cool | SABBS #381008, appraised 84% | FCI B1:B1 | OFA advanced cardiac clear (echocardiogram) |
| Peterbuilt Zeus III | Inquire | OFA Good | Inquire |
Peterbuilt Boerboel is SABBS member #0697860 and NABBR #20135344, and our health program covers hips and elbows (OFA or FCI), OFA advanced cardiac with echocardiogram, and Embark DNA panels. The Boerboel is also called the South African Mastiff; if you are new to the breed, start with our breed library.
What We Require From Visiting Females
A stud service is only as good as both halves of the pairing, so we approve females before we agree to a breeding. In principle, we ask for the same things we would show you about our own dogs, and the same things we tell puppy buyers to demand from any breeder:
- Registration papers with a recognized Boerboel registry. Full registration only; limited (pet) registration carries no breeding rights.
- An appraisal or conformation evaluation, such as a SABBS linear appraisal, so the pairing is judged against the breed standard rather than a photo.
- Current hip, elbow, and cardiac results (OFA or FCI). Joint and heart disease are the health battles that matter most in this breed, and both parents contribute.
- A negative brucellosis test within 30 days of the breeding. Brucellosis is contagious, causes pregnancy loss, and screening before every breeding is basic biosecurity for both dogs.
These are standard responsible-breeder requirements, and the specifics for your female (which registry, which evaluations, timing of the tests) are discussed during approval. If your female is missing a piece, ask anyway; the conversation costs nothing, and we would rather walk you through what she needs than have you guess.
How Our Stud Service Works
1. Inquire
Reach us through the contact page or by phone at (713) 817-4120. Tell us about your female: her registration, pedigree, health results, and which of our studs you have in mind. Photos help.
2. Approval
We review her paperwork and health testing against the requirements above and talk through whether the pairing makes sense. Once a female is approved, we provide the terms and the stud fee in writing. We do not post a one-size-fits-all fee because the right terms depend on the stud and the pairing.
3. Timing
Breedings are coordinated around the female's heat cycle. Many breeders use progesterone testing to pin down the fertile window, and we will coordinate dates with you either way so the breeding happens when she is actually ready, not when the calendar is convenient.
4. The breeding
Natural cover or artificial insemination, depending on the pairing; the options are discussed case by case during approval. Whatever is agreed goes in writing before the breeding, the same way our puppy contract puts every term of a puppy sale in writing.
Why the Line Behind the Stud Matters
A stud fee buys you one dog's genetics, but what you actually get is the line behind him. Ours runs through some of the most heavily appraised Boerboel genetics in North America. Our female Peterbuilt M3G (SABBS #000444374, appraised 84.5%) is a daughter of Klein Sandfontein Judge (SABBS 93.4%), who was the highest SABBS linear-appraised male Boerboel in the world from April 2017 to May 2024.
The Black Iron connection runs both directions. Our stud Black Iron Amari was bred by Black Iron Boerboels out of Black Iron Keeper (SABBS Stud Register 90.6%) and Blue Line Zuma, and our female Koda is out of Black Iron Njombe. Going the other way, our foundation female Afrika Zimbie (SABBS #360041, appraised 87.7%) is the dam of Peterbuilt Conga (SABBS 89.4%, Stud Register), whom we bred by Klein Sandfontein Judge and who now anchors Black Iron's program in Indiana.
The full pedigree story, with appraisal scores for every dog named above, is in our bloodlines guide. You can also meet the females these males are proven against in our own litters, and read what buyers say about the results on our reviews page.
Boerboel Stud Service FAQ
How much is a Boerboel stud fee?
Boerboel stud fees in the US typically run roughly $1,500 to $3,500, and some breeders take a pick puppy from the litter instead of cash. Our fees vary by stud and by pairing, so we quote them individually once a female is approved rather than posting a flat number. What we can tell you up front: the fee, the terms, and everything else about the breeding are put in front of you in writing before anything goes forward.
Do you ship Boerboel semen?
Ask us. Whether a pairing works best as a natural cover, an on-site AI, or something involving shipping depends on the specific stud, the female, and where she is, so we discuss it case by case during the approval conversation rather than promising one answer here. Call (713) 817-4120 and we will talk through what makes sense for your situation.
What health testing do you require from a visiting female?
In principle: registration papers with a recognized Boerboel registry, a linear appraisal or conformation evaluation, current hip and elbow results (OFA or FCI), a cardiac result, and a negative brucellosis test within 30 days of the breeding. These are standard responsible-breeder requirements, and the specifics for your female are discussed during approval. We hold our own dogs to the same standard and publish their certificates.
Can a pet-registered or limited-registration female be bred to your studs?
No. Limited (pet) registration means the dog was sold without breeding rights, and any puppies it produces cannot be registered. Breeding a limited-registration female violates the contract she was sold under, so we do not accept them for stud service. A female needs full registration with a recognized Boerboel registry to be considered.
Talk to Us About a Breeding
Tell us about your female and which stud you have in mind, and we'll walk you through approval, timing, and terms. Prefer these genetics without running a breeding program yourself? See our available puppies and price guide, or start an application.