I
have been a
Boxer
owner for almost 25 years. Since I was 14, I knew I had to own a
Boxer. I had seen Boxers at dog shows here and there, as my father
owned Coonhounds, Plott hounds and the like - which he showed and
trained. While I know he loves them, I always knew the breed for me
was the Boxer.
When I was very young, 12 or so my aunt
had a Boxer, She had a real big block head and short snout and had the
shorter legs in the rear. I was just crazy about her. She has such
energy and was so out going. I talked about the dog so much and wanted
her so bad. That finely my mom bought the dog from my aunt.
The boxers name was Fancy had been raised on a large farm in Wv.
And was free to run a lot I on the other hand was now living in the
heart of Cleveland Ohio with a fenced yard. I was still in school
and so during the day she would be put in the back yard. In turn she
would jump the fence and run away. I would have to go look for her. We
knew if this kept happening she would get hit by a car. So back to the farm Fancy
went.
When I was 14, I was on a mission - I needed a Boxer
of my own so, I got a job, and saved every penny to buy my first Boxer,
and, to have her ears cropped. Her name was Brittney, and while she
was just a pet to me, she opened up the whole world of Boxers, and made me
realize, I would never be without one.
While I have learned much about this breed, I do not claim to know
everything, and look forward to more time spent with this wonderful breed
and learning as much as I can as time goes on. Many of my dogs have
just been pets, but the more I learned about breeding and showing, the
more interested I became in working towards improving the breed, and
becoming a reputable breeder.
I
currently own dogs whom I feel will help me improve the breed, both in
conformation, and temperament. I have been starting to show my dogs, and
am truly enjoying the friends, and experiences I am having while
participating in this hobby.
I
do not believe in being kennel blind - I try to honestly evaluate my
dogs, and improve their weaknesses. I do not believe in taking a pet
quality dog, and placing it as a show puppy, and I do not believe in
showing dogs who should simply be pets. All my dogs whether pet,
or show should be family dogs and companions as a priority, so when I
have a litter, in my heart they are ALL pets first. I do my best
to honestly evaluate my litters, and place dogs accordingly, but
regardless of whether a dog spends most of his time in the ring, or on a couch, they are all Champions
to me!
BY: KIM MAYS
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Our Goal is to keep Great heads,
This is a head breed.
Keeping in mind short backs are a must,
while keeping good pasterns & top lines and tails set!
We are also taking the time to do health testing on all of out dogs!
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Me & my Boxers live in South ~Western PA, at this time,
but no telling what tomorrow will bring!
but no matter where I go my BOXERS will be with me!
I a prove this message: Kim
