Nala, a one-year-Pointer/Terrior Mix, is a favorite of everyone who meets her. She and her best friend, Cocoa, were surrendered from the same family. Her owner has shared these insights with us: "Miss Piggy about food, loves kids, good around dogs and cats. Loves to run and play outside and inside. All around good dog. Crate trained. Just say, 'Go to Bed' and she goes. Housebroken." We often don't know what causes our pets to end up in our rescue and we rarely know anything about them from before. We are glad that this person made the effort to share her knowledge of Nala. I think it is safe to say that she loved her. And now Nala is looking for another family to love. Oh, and her home needs a high fence. This darlin' has been known to jump a 6-footer! According to her foster, "She loves people, follows you everywhere. Her favorite game is fetch, throw something and she is sure to go get it. Doesn't mind car rides as long as you are going with her. Nala loves to chase squirrels and any bug or lizard that is moving. Hardly ever barks, I have only heard her once. All she really wants is a life long family to love her, she is sure to give you a lot of love back. "
Nala was one of the dogs selected to participate in the University of Doglando training in October. Several trainers from around the country were here for a class and our dogs were the ones they worked with! Nala's trainer loved her so much he decided her name should be Star because that's what she was! Here is some feedback from him: "Star is a sweet little hound/pointer mix who will win your heart as quickly as she won the heart of the dog trainer who worked with her. While a little shy around people at first and perhaps more interested in playing with other dogs, it doesn't take much petting to get some dog kisses from her. Star is learning how to play with people and toys and just needs your love and attention. She earned the Bronze Level Good Canine Citizenship award at her five day training course and will please you with her great leash walking and foundation skills."
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
More about Nala
Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids
Nala's companion, Cocoa (adopted) can also be seen on our website.
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