Boerboel Directory tracks 9 verified Boerboel breeders in Illinois. Listed kennels are located in Chicago, Cerro Gordo, Grafton, Lockport, Machesney Park, and Nashville. Every Illinois listing is researched and cited by our editorial team, not written by the breeder, and includes contact details plus any OFA health-testing records and public records we found. Boerboel puppies from reputable breeders typically cost $2,500 to $5,000, depending on bloodline, health testing, and registration.
2 Illinois kennels listed here have public OFA health-testing records on file. Browse the records
The kennel's homepage at adora-boerboels.homesteadcloud.com currently renders as a Homestead site shell with no extractable text describing owners, location specifics, registry affiliations, sires/dams, or health testing. The only independent listing locating the kennel is a third-party USA breeder directory, which places it in the Machesney Park / Rockford area of Winnebago County, Illinois. No SABBS, NABBA, AKC, OFA, or PennHIP documentation, contract terms, or pedigree details could be confirmed from any source available without authentication. Because no dated content was observed on the kennel's website and its Facebook page is gated, no last-activity date can be established at this confidence level.
Back 40 Boerboels is operated by Bret and Becky Hiestand on 40 acres in Southern Illinois, and the kennel's website describes itself as a small-scale breeder that has been raising dogs for roughly nine years. One male, "Proffer Doc Holiday," is referenced through the site's Our Breed section. The kennel's website carries a 2026 copyright but contains no dated litters, blog entries, or news posts, so the most recent verifiable boerboel-related activity is the kennel's website itself in 2026.
Barbarian Boerboels is operated by Danny and Paula Gibson from Grafton, Illinois. The kennel was originally based in the Battle Ground / La Center area of Washington (Clark County) and relocated to Illinois around 2023; its own website advertised dual "Washington State and Illinois locations" through 2024 during the transition, but 2025-2026 listings reference only the Illinois location. A Washington area-code phone, (360) 601-5743, and a La Center, WA Better Business Bureau registration (zero complaints on file) remain from the Washington period. The kennel claims over thirteen years in the breed and a roster of roughly twenty-nine dogs.
The website publishes specific SABBS appraisal scores for active breeding stock. The active male roster publishes appraisal scores from 81.1% to 89.8%; the kennel's breeding-males page lists OFA testing for hips, elbows, and heart on Outlaw Notorious Barbarian (DOB 01/06/23), Barbarian Kairo (DOB 07/10/2021, DNA-profiled), Barbarian Moses (DOB 01/14/2021, DNA-profiled), and Rockwall Rumble (DOB 05/07/22).
The kennel describes itself as "100% USDA-licensed and inspected," stating on its website that USDA random inspections have been conducted; however, searches of the USDA APHIS Public Search Tool under "Barbarian" and "Gibson" nationally, including a full Illinois Class A breeder enumeration, returned no matching licensed record. A further check of the national database of USDA-licensed dog breeders and dealers (roughly 2,900 active licensees) likewise returned no match for the kennel, and the only similarly surnamed licensee was an unrelated Texas breeder; the kennel is also not listed on the American Boerboel Club approved-breeder list, and no USDA license number appears on its website or BBB profile. The absence of a verifiable record does not by itself confirm non-licensure (a licensee may operate under a legal entity name that does not match the trade name), but the claim cannot currently be independently corroborated through any publicly accessible channel.
Independent third-party coverage includes a 2019 Barcroft Studios "Beastly" feature, MSN coverage, and a July 2025 Stroll Magazine feature on Barbarian Samson. Barbarian-prefix bloodlines circulate into at least four other US programs: Guardian Boerboels (WA), Top Tier Boerboels (MO), Black Iron Boerboels (IN), and a Nebraska-managed stud through Exotic Boerboels (OH), with the strongest receiving-side validation being Guardian King Kong (a Barbarian Tanka offspring) at 93.6% NABBA. The kennel maintains an active Facebook page, Instagram (@barbarianboerboels), and YouTube channel. Contract text, health-guarantee terms, and individual OFA certificate numbers are not published on the public website.
The kennel's own website over time documents a high-volume breeding program. Between 2021 and 2025 the kennel advertised on the order of fifteen to thirty distinct litters per year, anchored most clearly at about nineteen litters in each of 2023 and 2024, drawn from a breeding roster that ranged from roughly nineteen to twenty-two intact females (consolidating to about twelve active females by late 2025) plus six to eight active studs at any time. Stated litter sizes commonly ran eight to twelve puppies, with one 2024 litter described as fifteen, implying well over one hundred puppies offered in a typical year. Puppies are sold sight-unseen and shipped nationwide by in-cabin nanny delivery ($600-700), priced at $5,000 for standard and $7,000 for solid-black puppies with a non-refundable $1,000-per-puppy deposit; in-person pickup at the Grafton home is also offered. By volume this is a commercial-scale operation rather than a small-batch or single-litter breeder.
DeGrote Hond Boerboels is a South African Boerboel kennel that maintains its own website and a Facebook page with roughly 2,700 followers. An independent Grayslake, Illinois feed store publicly featured a DeGrote Hond Boerboels puppy event, placing the kennel in the Grayslake / Lake County area north of Chicago. The kennel's site lists program males "DeGrote Hond Bear" and "DeGrote Hond Meach" with kennel-stated NABBA appraisals of 90.2% and 91.7% respectively; these figures are self-reported and not independently confirmed. The most recent independently observable touchpoint is the kennel's active website together with the local feed-store feature.
Grace and H.B. Kennel is a small program in Lockport, Illinois, with a kennel website and a public Instagram account at @ghbboerboels. The kennel describes itself as SABBS-registered, but a member ID is not displayed on the kennel's site or other public materials. The Instagram account showed 99 posts and 413 followers at time of capture. The kennel is also listed in the Good Dog directory.
Cerro Gordo–based Facebook page announcing puppy availability and providing a contact phone number. The page functions as the primary source of information and messaging. Useful for local inquiries within central Illinois.
Mid-America Boerboels is a South African Boerboel breeder near Nashville, Illinois; the Better Business Bureau lists the business at 16287 Harrison Rd with a start date of November 2001, an A+ rating, and no complaints on file. The kennel states its dogs are registered with SABBS, NABBR and AKC and that all dogs are OFA tested, though no OFA certification numbers are published and these claims are self-reported. The dogs listed carry NABBA and SABBS conformation appraisal scores, which are show/conformation results rather than health certifications; the NABBA organization has since announced its dissolution. The program remains active, advertising a litter born January 2026. No independent complaints, lawsuits, or adverse records were found. The most recent verifiable activity is the January 2026 litter announcement on the kennel's website.
Savage Kingdom Boerboels Midwest is a premier breeder in the Midwest, including Illinois, known as the top Boerboel breeder in the US and leading in tri-color varieties like black and tan. They specialize in producing Boerboels with impressive bone structure, head size, and chest, focusing on elite bloodlines for strength and loyalty. The program invites subscriptions for litter updates, emphasizing quality over quantity in their breeding. As a Midwest-based operation, they serve clients seeking exceptional guardians and companions. Ethical breeding and health testing are implied in their top-tier reputation. Inquiries through the website for news on upcoming litters.
Windy City Boerboels is a breeder located in Illinois, near Chicago, specializing in South African Boerboel puppies with an emphasis on health, structure, and family compatibility. They offer lifetime breeder support and discounts for pet homes, with higher pricing for breeding rights, and provide shipping options. Active on Instagram, recent posts from August 2025 feature new puppies like Bella and Chunky, showcasing their playful development and socialization. The program highlights the breed's strength and loyalty, producing well-tempered guardians for urban families. Direct messages are encouraged for reservations and information. Their focus is on quality litters ready for forever homes.
