I'm Ahmad R., the breeder behind Grace and H.B. Kennel located in Lockport, IL. We are a small family owned and SABBS registered kennel (0697834), providing a prestigious breeding standard and loyal companions. With a commitment to responsible breeding, our puppies’ health and longevity are at the forefront. We are dedicated to raising healthy and happy family pets.
Q. & A. with Ahmad
What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised within our home, around other dogs and children, making them ideally socialized for families.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include tawny, reddish brown, fawn, and brown. 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.
Griselda
Went home
Female
St. Clair
Went home
Female
Meech
Went home
Male
Hoover
Went home
Male
Capone
Went home
Male
Pablo
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Ahmad
Ahmad 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 $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes SABBS registry, microchip, tail docking, dewclaw removal, up-to-date shots/vaccinations, deworm, and socialization. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color and size. Deposit secures a puppy for your purchase.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ahmad 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 Ahmad 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 Ahmad directly.
Grace and H.B. Kennel 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
Rosie, mom
Boerboel
About Rosie
Rosie is a female Boerboel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ahmad decided to make her part of their program. Ahmad 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
Grace and H.B. Kennel 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.