Maya is a true mixed breed with a heart of gold. She was found off the Cross Seminole Trail, emaciated and covered in ticks, when she was picked up and brought home by a dog lover. She had no collar, tags or microchip and all efforts to find an owner went unanswered. After giving her a bath and some Frontline, she was taken to a vet to get all her shots. She tested negative for heartworms and was immediately put on Heartguard.

Maya is brindle colored with a white chest and paws and is estimated to be a year and a half old. She seems to have boxer in her. The vet said he thought she was spayed and she weighs about 45 pounds, although she looks like she should fill out a little more. Maya gets along great with other dogs, loves kids and is fine with cats. She absolutely loves going for car rides!

This sweet girl has a terrible case of separation anxiety. She hates going into crates and has managed to escape them, but really needs to be trained. Because of her separation anxiety, she cries when you leave the house, and can be destructive if not crated. She needs a special home, preferably with someone who doesn’t work, works from home or only works part time. She LOVES to be around people, and when left alone will do whatever she can to seek out human companionship.

This is an extremely sweet dog, everyone who meets her comments on that, and she is extremely intelligent. She has managed to open unlocked sliding glass doors and even get into the refrigerator! She has a lot of energy and should be an indoor dog because she knows how to dig out from under fences. In addition to her separation anxiety, she tends to jump up and bark when she’s excited, so she needs someone who is experienced at training animals. When she’s not being precocious, she loves to play with other dogs or curl up on the sofa or bed, if allowed.


According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Boxer's ancestors were two German mastiff type dogs, the Bullenbeiszer and the Barenbeiszer. They were later crossed with the powerful ancestors of the Mastiff and Bulldog. Early on, these dogs were prized for hunting, bull baiting, and for pulling carts. A bit farther down the family tree, Boxer ancestors became cattle dogs, and were used to round up livestock. They were also popular circus and theater dogs because they learned tricks so easily. Breeding was rather indiscriminate until the first Boxer studbook was started in 1904, stabilizing the breed standard. In spite of its German origins, "Boxer" is an English name that suitably describes the dog's punchy fighting style. Though early Boxers may have been quite ferocious, the breed today is a very gentle, loving family companion. Some of the Boxer's talents are watchdogging, guarding, police work, military work, search & rescue, competitive obedience, schutzhund and performing tricks.
The Boxer is happy, high-spirited, playful, curious and energetic. Highly intelligent, eager and quick to learn, but can be stubborn and sneaky. The Boxer is a good dog for competitive obedience. Constantly on the move, bonding very closely with the family. Loyal and affectionate, Boxers are known for the way they get along so well with children. A well brought-up and properly socialized Boxer will also get along with his own kind and other household pets. However one Boxer owner reported; their Boxer is best friends with their many barn cats and second dog, but will chase and eat their ducks and other farm birds. The female boxer will often get into fights with other female dogs, trying to display her dominance. If one owns a female boxer and another female dog, they will get along and even play most of the time, however they will most likely fight from time to time. It has been said that the name Boxer came from the way the Boxer likes to use is front paws for just about everything. If you have ever watched a Boxer go about his business you may have noticed the way he paws at his toys, food bowl and you for that matter, in a very playful cat-like way. Some Boxers have been known to paw at their food or water bowl if they are empty. Playfully barking, pawing and playing with the bowl, flipping it upside-down and putting their front paws on the top of the bowl, sliding it around the house barking and whining until someone fills it for them. It looks like a silly game, but the Boxer knows what he is trying to tell you, he's hungry! While participating the sport of schutzhund, Boxers are known to jump up and use their front paws as if they are boxing. They are very clownish and playful and have been known to grab and carry ANYTHING around including your knickknacks if he thinks he can get away with it. The Boxer's nature is to protect you, your family, and your home. Known visitors will be welcomed boisterously. They are always keen to work and play. Boxers need lots of human companionship. They can be rather boisterous and even in old age are still extremely athletic. Teach the Boxer not to be boisterous and especially not to jump up at people. Boxers LOVE to jump. This breed is noted for courage and makes great guard dogs. Boxers have a wide use in military and police work. Training should start young and be firm and consistent. This breed requires a dominant owner. An excellent watchdog, the Boxer will restrain an intruder in the same way a Bulldog does. They have a life expectancy of 11-14 years.