Catalina's Boerboels
Meet the breeder
I'm Catalina M., the breeder behind Catalina's Boerboels located in New Jersey. We decided to start breeding to share the best possible puppies with excellent personalities, temperament, and most of all health! We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Q. & A. with Catalina
Why did you start breeding?
I am a veterinarian who works mostly in the ER but I also work with local police departments, working dog clubs, and breed clubs. I developed tight friendships with local breeders and when I had the perfect dog, I started some breeding. My partner has been a breeder for 15 years.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are fawn. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Catalina
Catalina has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $2,700 - $3,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes vaccines, deworming, vet exam, tail docking if requested, registration, microchip, and puppy starter kit (lots of information, 30 day free trial of pet insurance, and puppy food). ”
Contract & health guarantee
Catalina may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Catalina offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Catalina directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Registration
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Catalina.
Breeder’s location
Meet in New Jersey
178 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Catalina can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Catalina
Catalina has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Catalina was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Catalina is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Catalina's Boerboels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
NAla, mom
Boerboel
About NAla
NAla is a female Boerboel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Catalina decided to make her part of their program. Catalina has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Catalina's Boerboels reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Boerboels.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
DNA Disease Panel, Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
