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Don't you think Abbey is adorable? I just love Boxers! They look so smart and goofey at the same time!
Abbey came to us via one of our wonderful volunteers. Diana learned of this sweet dog who had been used by a backyard breeder who no longer wanted her. Well, how abou this: I'll just paste in the information that Diana has shared with me. It is very insightful!
"I rescued her from a home that no longer wanted her.. or shall I say no longer “needed her”. I believe she was used for breeding being that she’s between 5 and 7 years old and only just was fixed last year. I was told by the owner that they were getting rid of her because the wife was pregnant and “didn’t want dog hair around the baby”…. And also that they were going to be moving into a “good neighborhood and the dog had to go”…. I didn’t realize well behaved Boxers aren’t permitted in good neighborhoods…………………
Abbey is VERY friendly. I was told she was skittish around men, but after having her a few days, I am starting to see that this is not true. She is wonderful with everyone. Very friendly and loving. Good with dogs and cats. Not sure about kids.
Abbey’s housetrained and crate trained although I do not keep her in a crate. Owner kept her in a crate all day while she was at work and her husband told me that he kept her in the crate for an extra 2 hours after he got home from work. Not sure what the point of that was, especially since she barely fits in the crate. They mentioned that they didn’t want her on the couch while they weren’t home. She is the most well behaved dog and I’ve yet to see her “mistreat” a couch LOLAbbey is one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. She’s the perfect watchdog and always seems “on point” with everything that’s going on around her. She loves to be pet and hugged and appreciates everything that is done for her. For an older dog, she still has some “puppy” in her. When she’s happy, she does this little dance and twists her body sideways and taps her paws on the floor. It’s the cutest thing!!! She knows Sit and Shake. She gets along great with other dogs and is very curious about cats. I can tell she wants to play with my cats, but they are just not having it!! She doesn’t
seem to realize how big she is and sometimes tries to be a lap dog. Right now she’s lying next to me with her head resting on my leg. She doesn’t like to be outside for long periods of time… she would rather go out, do her thing, and come back in. She likes car rides and loves getting treats!"

I told you Diana had some great insights! Despite a tough start on life, Abbey has kept her spirit, playfulness and sweet disposition. After years of nurturing puppies, it is her turn to be nurtured. Can we find her a home for Christmas?

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.

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