Our high standards of breeding, the lengths we go to raising our puppies, health testing, appraising, show results and more...
ABOUT US
DISCOVER FOR YOURSELF...
We're a Family-run Boerboel breeding programme in the South of England, just outside of the New Forest. Health, structure, temperament and quality care are at the heart of everything we do. Our puppies are raised in our home with constant 1-1 time, giving them the best start in life. We're proud to produce elite guardians that thrive in family life, and with demand from all around the world, our pups really do speak for themselves.
PUPPY RAISING METHODS
At Imperial Boerboels, we set the standard for ethical breeding with our puppies. We use puppy culture, ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) and early socialisation to build off of incredible genetics to create the best temperaments. This ensures our dogs have the best start in life and are set up for success with their new owners, so training is much easier and more effective.
We start toilet training and exposure to various stimuli such as loud noises (hoovers, fireworks, thunder, traffic, and baby cries), and familiarity with water. Each puppy receives daily baths, weekly nail trims, and regular, loving handling in a family environment. Our children have been involved in the whelping process from day one, ensuring that the puppies are well-socialized and accustomed to young children.
Each puppy departs fully vaccinated, wormed, and microchipped, accompanied by a comprehensive health check from a qualified RCVS veterinary professional.
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LIFETIME SUPPORT AND GENETIC HEALTH GUARANTEE
We are only a message or call away from anyone who owns and Imperial Boerboel. We offer a 1 year genetic health guarantee, and additionally past this we guarantee to always be on hand regarding anything, from diet to training and any other dog related queries. Every puppy is sent home with a detailed puppy pack includes health testing documents, information about the parents, and tailored guidance on diet and training, crafted from our extensive experience.
EXCEPTIONAL HEALTH AND SHOW RESULTS
Our Boerboels are celebrated in the show ring, consistently earning accolades and championships, a testament to the unparalleled quality of our dogs. Every single breeding dog is highly appraised well over 80% in order to pass requirements for our high standard of breeding. Each of our breeding dogs undergoes extensive health testing, including hip and elbow X-rays and a comprehensive DNA panel for over 250 genetic diseases. We examine our dogs' pedigrees and lineage to eliminate potential neurological issues and other undetectable health concerns. By prioritizing a low coefficient of inbreeding (COI) in our breeding program, we actively prevent the health and temperament challenges associated with inbreeding, ensuring that our puppies are not only exceptional in quality but also robust in health.
ETHICAL PROGRAMME
Ethical breeding in Boerboels is crucial, particularly when it comes to selecting adult dogs that are over 18 months old and have undergone comprehensive health and temperament testing. Unfortunately, many breeders overlook these critical factors, opting instead for younger, untested dogs. Puppies bred from immature, untested dogs may lack the stability and social skills necessary for living with children. Without proper evaluation, the risk of behavioral problems increases, potentially resulting in unsafe situations for families. In contrast, our commitment to breeding mature, well-socialized dogs ensures that our puppies come from a lineage of healthy and stable temperaments, fostering a safe and nurturing environment for both the dogs and their human companions.
TRUSTED EXPERTISE
With decades of experience in training working dogs—including farm, protection, and service dogs—we possess a wealth of knowledge that enables us to accurately assess the temperaments of our breeding dogs. This expertise allows us to guide prospective owners in selecting the ideal puppy for their lifestyle. We make sure all of our dogs maintain a high level of training, in obedience and tricks but most importantly impulse control and being well mannered in public. By keeping such a high standard of training we know which dogs have the genetic capabilties to do well in all environments, ensuring we are passing down the best genetics for our puppies.