Don't you just love Wrangler? This precious dog was found by a volunteer on the road with a choke collar that was so tight his eyes were literally bulging! She tried to find his owner just so she could give him an ear full, and who could blame her! Lucky for that FORMER owner, he was never found.
Wrangler is a Boxer/Great Dane mix, with one ear that sticks up and one that flops down ~ adorable! But he isn't really that big, just around 55 pounds. He is super friendly, loving people, kids, dogs, cats, you name it! He loves to play and would adore a family that would romp in the yard with him. This is a really great dog who deserves a really great family!

Update:
OK, you know what a sap I am, right? Well, I was talking to Wrangler's rescuer/foster and she was telling me how sad she was because she lives in an apartment and Wrangler doesn't have anywhere to run and so he has all this pent up energy so she has to crate him so he has all this energy so she has to crate him..... See the problem? Well, I couldn't bear the thought of this puppy spending his time in a crate so my husband and I agreed to foster him. (The rescuer had named him Sugar Bear, but my husband and son couldn't bear the name so he is now Wrangler) When he came over I let him and my dog, Ralph, in the back yard and they played full bore for 2 hours! I'm not kidding, they didn't stop. But when they did, they crashed like two little preschoolers who had been on a play date! As it turns out, that's all Wrangler needs, a fenced in yard and a buddy to play with. This is a FANTASTIC dog!!! I'm not lying to you, we adore Wrangler. He is very affectionate and anxious to please. He's obviously been beaten by a man because he cowers if my husband corrects him but then comes back to him for reassurance. He is really beautiful too. Everyone who sees him comments on his good looks and his silly ears, one straight up, the other flopped down. He still doesn't know his size, he's like a teenage boy who grew really fast. He'll miss the doorway and bump into the frame. He'll walk under the table, stand up and whack his head. He's such a goof. He is very submissive. Ralph, my Bassett/Lab mix, is constantly claiming the dog bed, taking the chewy toys away from him, and wrestling him to the ground. Wrangler is just so glad to have a buddy he lets him win. And my cat.... well, you know about Baranov, don't you? He's my 17 pound orange cat who is kind enough to let the rest of us live in HIS house. Well, Wrangler soooo wants Baranov to be his friend but, well, Baranov is Baranov. He not only will not play, he comes charging out of a room and attacks Wrangler. I actually had to pull a claw out of his nose one day! And yet Wrangler keeps approaching Baranov (from a distance now), "bowing" down (yeah, that just encourages the cat's self-image) and whimpering and wagging his tail. So either Wrangler REALLY likes cats or he suffers from short-term memory loss.....
I would keep Wrangler if I could. The problem is that my fence is 3 feet tall and he has learned he can jump it. He was across the street this morning. Came trotting back when called, not a clue that he'd done anything wrong, just a goofy "ain't life great" look on his face. He's such a wonderful dog! Ralph is going to be devastated when he leaves. (Baranov will stay up all night partying)
So this is the family that I want for Wrangler ~ Six foot fence. Another playful dog. If children, let them be sturdy ones at least 7 years old (Wrangler still mouth-plays, plus he's alot of dog if he bounces into you). An amazing amount of love for this dog that I adore. This is going to be the hardest foster for me to give up! Wrangler 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!

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.