Guardians by the Woods

04/22/2024

We are sorry to announce that we will no longer be breeding and offering Boerboels to the public. This season is needed to focus on different aspects of our life and is the best decision for our family. Thank you to all those who have bought dogs from us in the past we value the relarionships we have built over these wonderful dogs.
We have two mature females, excellent breeding prospects, that will be considered for sale to the right home. Inquire by phone if interested. (928) 642-0246 I will be closing this page in due time.

01/19/2024

Happy Birthday Riyo, and to all his siblings! What a magnificent and loved boy you are.

06/21/2023

My face exactly except when someone asks me how many Boerboels I have.
It's not that many I'm sure of it 🤔

05/26/2023

05/26/2023

RIP ~AFRIKA RUBICON~ 07 MAY 2023
I've been delaying posting this. Mainly because we've gone through the last few weeks busying ourselves with the necessities and the blessings of life. But today as I reminisc through the folders of memories the full sadness hit me again. I wish I could touch his face. And hold his head in my lap. Oh how we love him and miss him. There will only ever be one Rubicon in this world.
He is PERFECTION.
For those who don't know Rubicon suffered a back injury in 2021. His favorite thing was racing against my racehorses. He was a force I'd bet on him against any fast cat competitor. But for him it was just power and fun. He was the most beautiful mover. He recovered after surgery but never to his former glory. This spring he suffered a second incident that left his quality of life in a poor state. Letting him go was the hardest thing my husband and I have had to do . He was so loyal. So loving. So much a part of our family 💔
Oh, Rubi, I know all dogs go to heaven but I'm positive you're standing at God's side.

03/15/2023

We are a USDA Class T Licensed Transporter & will have routes to deliver our Boerboels all across the US. Refer our Citizen Shipper profile if you have a pet needing to hitch a ride!

03/15/2023

02/23/2023

Dear Friends and Followers,
We wanted to take a moment here to update you on our doings over the last year and a half considering we've been rather quiet. 2021 closed out our litters by Afrika Rubicon and Tall Oaks Sansa. We raised a junior sire, Woods Riyo, out of this pairing and he has developed into a standout stud-our pride and joy. We carefully selected and imported three females from some of the top bloodlines and accomplished breeders in the world. They too have blossomed into beauties and we are grateful to have them on our soil. We hosted a SABBS Appraisal event and come away proud of all our dogs' scorings and characteristics. We entered and dropped out of the show scene equally as fast, yet we are not gone forever! We began training our Boerboels for personal protection and are excited about the further development of that component.
We spent our time throughout 2022 simply living and raising to maturity well-rounded individuals who are well-behaved, confident in themselves, and solid in their role as guardians of our family. We attempted multiple matings that failed as we navigated the science of artificial insemination. We struggled with high output costs and low income in a tumultuous and declining economy. We encountered a string of medical injuries and ailments that put the well-being of our farm and family under tension and high priority. From viruses to surgeries to the death of our matriarch female from an undetermined cause of kidney failure we suffered much.
While 2021-22 were years of accrual and development, 2023 is one of new birth and expansion. We have completed health testing on all up-and-coming breeding prospects and, God willing, we hope to have several beautiful litters hit the ground soon! We intend on making a big move from our current humble home to a nearby new construction site - still in our rural central Arizona community. Bear with us while we make this transition-it will be slow and challenging. We are excited for all the facility improvements that will be established. We are always improving our methods and streamlining our processes and two changes to look for will be the transition to a website and kennel management via GoodDog. Our goal is sustainability for the future of the Boerboel. We will be re-establishing our paused profile there and building our application list for upcoming litters. Stay tuned and don't hesitate to pick up the phone and chat with us.
Despite the hardships that we and many others have faced since 2020 and the challenges that come with building a kennel while simultaneously building a family, our ethics and our enthusiasm for our vision remain steadfast. We are committed to bringing remarkable companions to wonderful families. We value the friendships we have made and aim to always be transparent, kind, and supportive to the dogs and families we serve.
May God bless you in the seasons ahead!

01/13/2023

All our girls got to visit the opthomologist today, it's a long ride back home.
Eyes ✅️

01/02/2023

12/15/2022

My ol dog does a lil singin

11/27/2022

11/03/2022

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Females always be judging competence 🤷‍♀️

11/02/2022

Post event Sunday vibes

10/31/2022

We had a good turnout at the event in Kirkland, Arizona.Thank you to our appraisers and all who made the travel to bring these lovely Boerboels together. Much was learned and we look forward to what these gorgeous specimens can bring to the future of Boerboels. A special thank you to Finley's Ironhorse Ranch for providing a peaceful and comfortable venue and all the assistance from manager, Dave Daniels.
Kennels represented were Woods, Big Iron, Bostu, Heavy Weights, Afrika, Voice Veld & Targus!

10/21/2022

Voice Veld Elegant Sway 18 months

10/21/2022

Woods Riyo 21 months

10/21/2022

Sloppy kisses 💋

10/20/2022

We are hosting a SABBS appraisal Oct 29! Lunch provided & trophies for best scores. Still room for more to join in! If you're looking for a fall venue consider sunny AZ. Get registered!

10/14/2022

Jenever would really prefer not to be on night call and instead inside snoozing soundly by the kids. But duty calls and she didn't fail.
Sorry little dude. You picked the wrong house to snoop no easy pickings here.

10/04/2022

Our fall SABBS Appraisal here in Arizona is approaching. If you are planning attendance please reach out to me by phone with an email address (again if you already have to confirm) and I will send your appraisal packet, and make sure to get prepaid asap! We need a final count by Oct 14th. The event will be held at the Finley's Ironhorse Ranch in Kirkland, AZ
9286420246

08/28/2022

On National Dog Day (08/26) we celebrated the life of Sansa and all she has given us over the years. Her kidneys are failing (cause currently undetermined) but she is still with us and we are supporting her til her last breath hoping for a turnaround. Love you Sansa.

07/27/2022

Rain shenanigans 😄

07/26/2022

I want to shout out to Prescott Animal Hospital, Dr. Howey and surgical team, for doing the hard things. Saving lives when it's not easy. Not all vets are created equal. Not all are confident and willing to take on what is sometimes called of them. We are so grateful Bonnie is with us today. She is well, standing strong, loving life and being loved. God willing one day soon she will be a mother, then a grandmother, and change many lives for the better.

07/08/2022

Happy 3rd Birthday to all our Jaxs x Sansa babies! Feel free to comment with pictures 💗

06/30/2022

Still the king

06/29/2022

Arizona rain gets the farm a little frisky

05/06/2022

This is so important to refine with your dog!

05/05/2022