I'm ColdRiver B., the breeder behind Cold River Boerboels located in Pennsylvania. With over 20 years of experience in working, training, and breeding dogs. Our mission is simple: to breed the best stock possible. We prioritize conformation, workability, and health in every pairing, ensuring our dogs are not only beautiful but also functional and resilient.
Q. & A. with ColdRiver
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from ColdRiver
ColdRiver 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $3,500 - $5,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes 1yr health guarantee, vaccinations, AKC & SABBS paperwork, deworming & socialization.”
Contract & health guarantee
ColdRiver 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 ColdRiver 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 ColdRiver directly.
Cold River 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
ColdRiver’s “ACE” Sun WuKong, dad
Boerboel
About ColdRiver’s “ACE” Sun WuKong
SABBS, AKC, UKC & ADBA Registered
*STRONGEST BOERBOEL IN THE USA*
-Holds the record for weightpull- pulling 16,917lbs at Bully Max Facility Nov.2025
*FIRST BOERBOEL IN THE WORLD TO EARN “ACE” Title with ADBA*
2024 ADBA NATIONAL CHAMPION
2024 ADBA NATIONAL MWP
Fully Health Tested
-weighs between 160lbs-170lbs
COLDRIVER MR. WEDNESDAY, dad
Boerboel
About COLDRIVER MR. WEDNESDAY
AKC, UKC, SABBS & ADBA REGISTERED
FULLY HEALTH TESTED
GREAT WITH KIDS
-weighs 185lbs
-29in at the withers
TSAVO, mom
Boerboel
About TSAVO
AKC & SABBS Registered.
Weighs in at around 176lbs. Confident, demands respect and protects her area and family. Good with family and kids.
Fully Health Tested
NJOMBE, mom
Boerboel
About NJOMBE
-FULLY HEALTH TESTED
-Great Temperament
-Good with Kids
-Great Conformation
-registered with AKC/SABBS/UKC/ABC
-mother of giants
-avg. weight 120lbs
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Cold River 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 Certification (CAER, 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 (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.