I'm Josef O., the breeder behind Josef Okunas located in Framingham, MA. Our dog, Esta, just had her first litter of puppies. I would like to tell you a little bit about her and her bloodlines. She comes from a very old Kennel in Russia, Savanna Boerboels. The kennel has been breeding authentic Mizpah line for the last 30 years. Esta’s mom, Bella, came from South Africa. We were extremely fortunate to find her because her particular bloodline is extremely rare and on the verge of extinction. This unique and rare bloodline came about as collaboration with legendary South African Kennel, Mizpah Bierboele. We would like to think that Lucas Van De Merve, a founder of Mizpah Bierboele Kennel would be proud to know of the work that we are doing. We wanted to continue and preserve the qualities of that line. That is why we bred her to Dichotmoy Gulo-Alopias because he also come from an old and working Boerboel Kennel, Dichotomy Working Boerboels in Virginia whose owner, Wawashkashi Tashi, is a well regarded and highly respected breeder and dog trainer. Our goal was to have puppies that are great family dogs, that are healthy, stable, loyal, sweet, loving, extremely intelligent and have an amazing temperament. If you decide get one of our puppies, I can truly say, that you will never look back. He or she will be your best friend and a companion for life. The puppies are from an AKC registered parents and have been pre-registered as well. Please make sure to do your research on the breed and how it might fit into your lifestyle. If there are any questions that we might answer for you to help you better understand and to get to know the breed better, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Q. & A. with Josef
Why did you start breeding?
I thought about it for a very long time. I was mentored by people who have bred Boerboels for a long time with passion, love, and integrity.
What makes your program special?
I went into it with a whole heart and soul. My puppies are all so loved and taken care of. They are truly beautiful inside and out.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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.
Boy 9 Bernie
Went home
Male
Boy 5 Luka
Went home
Male
Boy 7 Kevin
Went home
Male
Boy 8 Gandalf
Went home
Male
Girl 2 Goldie
Went home
Female
Boy 10 Luther
Went home
Male
Girl 1 Beatrice
Went home
Female
Boy 2 Leroy
Went home
Male
Boy 1 Legolas
Went home
Male
Boy 6 Houdini
Went home
Male
Boy 4 Rufus
Went home
Male
Boy 3 Gimli
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Josef
Josef 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 refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes AKC Registration, First round of Vaccinations, deworming, and puppy socialization. It also includes a microchip. Delivery fees will be an extra charge depending on the location. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of color and size. The price includes an AKC registration and a microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
Josef 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 Josef 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 Josef directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Josef.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Framingham, MA
3681 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Flexible meeting point
Josef can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Josef
Club memberships
Josef is a member of WBBA and AKC.
Josef has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Josef was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Josef is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Josef Okunas 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
Esta, mom
Boerboel
About Esta
Esta is a female Boerboel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Josef decided to make her part of their program. Josef 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
Josef Okunas 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 (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.
DNA Disease 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Josef to bring home their puppies.
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Ashley T.
Verified owner · Sept. 2024
Josef was amazing in our process of adding a new family member. They were beyond knowledgeable and made the transition to our home seamless. We would highly recommend Josef.
James M.
Verified owner · July 2024
I couldn’t have found a more caring, honest, and involved breeder than Josef. He truly cares for the puppies and it shows in their health and happiness. These puppies definitely have the upper hand coming into this world thanks to him.
Ed Q.
Verified owner · Aug. 2024
Josef and his family are wonderful people who have amazing dogs!