Flanders Kennels LLC

Tim L.

Breeder of Boerboels and Mastiffs

  • Dowagiac, MI
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Tim L., the breeder behind Flanders Kennels LLC located in Dowagiac, MI. My breeding dogs are health tested and I offer a very thorough health guarantee. I am always available before, during, and after the sale and happy to share my knowledge with others. I believe in building long-lasting personal relationships with anyone looking to purchase a puppy from me.

Q. & A. with Tim

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I had a very high quality Alaskan Malamute that I thought would be a great contributor to enhancing the breed. I tried studding him out a couple of times with carefully selected females, but with no success. I finally decided to try my hand in breeding and found him a wonderful female complement and that began this wonderful, albeit challenging journey.

  • What makes your program special?

    I offer one of the fairest and complete health guarantees I have seen among fellow breeders. All of the proceeds I make from breeding get rolled back into the dogs I already own and have rescued or fostered. Additional monies earned are donated to local animal shelters. My goal is to continue helping the giant breed dogs in need that I love.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Boerboel puppies include black, brindle, and red. Mastiff puppies include fawn and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Tim

Tim 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“Price includes basic registration, vet exam, first two shots, dewormer, microchip, and lifetime support. I offer cash rebates for obedience training and health testing. . There is a 7 day health guarantee. If a licensed veterinarian deems a puppy purchased from my kennel unhealthy, the pup may be returned for a full refund, including deposit. Deposits are non-refundable, otherwise, but can be applied to a future litter.”

Contract & health guarantee

Tim 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 Tim 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 Tim 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
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tim.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Dowagiac, MI

4265 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Airport

4233 miles away

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More about Tim

  • Club memberships

    Tim is a member of World Boerboel Breeders Association and AKC.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    Microchip Services, Semen Collection/Artificial Insemination , Canine Nutritionist.

  • Tim has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years

    Tim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Tim’s links

Tim is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Flanders Kennels LLC 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

All breeds

Mastiff

Boerboel

Parent health testing

Boerboel

Mastiff

Flanders Kennels LLC 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation , 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.

  • Brucellosis, Standard Veterinary Blood Panel, Temperament Test

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • Full Embark Panel

    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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.