Welcome to Klein Sandfontein Boerboels
Klein Sandfontein Boerboels, owned by Beverli Katz, is located on the picturesque Klein Sandfontein farm, which is near the town of Caledon, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, and is approximately 150 km east of Cape Town. The day-to-day running of Klein Sandfontein Boerboels is managed by Beverli, and a more committed breeder would be hard to fi
nd. Beverli’s passion for animals stems from her early years and the influence of her father and grandfather, who were both very involved with particularly horses and ponies. She grew up breeding, training and showing American Saddle Horses and Welsh ponies, eventually also qualifying as a multi-discipline, multi-breed and highly respected Equine Judge. Beverli continues to be invited to judge at horse show events country-wide on a regular basis. As often happens, life and circumstances resulted in Beverli taking a new direction in life – a marriage, two beautiful sons, and a divorce later, she established a boarding kennel and cattery on Klein Sandfontein farm, which continues to this day and trying circumstances. It was through the running of the kennels that Beverli was first introduced to the Boerboel breed in 2001. These dogs, with their wonderful temperament and impressive appearance immediately captivated her. The Boerboel-bug truly bit once she started doing her homework and meeting with established breeders of the breed. It was her then mother-in-law who inspired Beverli to take the next step – from being a Boerboel owner to being a Boerboel breeder herself. With Beverli’s hands-on approach and dedication, insight into bloodlines, animal husbandry and constant support she has slowly managed to build up an impressive line of breeding stock of these magnificent dogs – the pictures, the SABBA appraisal points (often with the added achievements) speak for themselves. Beverli is truly blessed to be involved in an extended Boerboel family – of both the two- and four-legged variety! This family not only extends the length and breadth of South Africa but also now included many Boerboels and their human enthusiasts world-wide,
from Russia to Europe,
and North & South
America. Beverli was recently awarded the SA Studbook Breeder of the year for 2020.