Honey's companion, Herbie the Beagle (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Description:
Check out Honey's ears! Aren't they cute. We think she is a Boxer/Whippet mix. Too cute.
Honey and her best friend, Herbie, are looking for a new home do a change in family circumstance. According to their owner,
"Honey is one of the most loving dogs I have ever met. She is an equal
opportunity licker, so be careful! She loves to give kisses and hugs. Honey
is a little bit nervous and scares easily, but once she is settled, she is
just incredibly sweet. I have often thought that she must have lived with
cats when she was a stray because some of her mannerisms are very cat-like.
She likes to sprawl out on the back of the armchair or couch with her head
hanging over the side, and she likes to rub up against things like a cat.
She is very athletic and can jump a 6-foot fence (much to Herbie's dismay),
but she leaps the fence like a cat. She is a fairly big dog at 45 lbs, but
I think she believes she is a "lap dog". She loves to cuddle and lay with
her head on your lap. She and Herbie play together lots and run around the
house chasing each other. They both LOVE to go for walks and hunt lizards in the back yard."

Please don't judge Honey when you first meet her ~ she can be cautious and skittish when she meets people but very loving soon after. She is great with kids, not so great with dogs other than Herbie, and probably not great with cats since she's never been around them. She is housetrained and crate trained, knows "Sit", and is able to leap a six-foot fence in one leap. She can suffer separation anxiety when left alone, chewing and destroying things within reach ~ that is why we are such strong advocates of crating your dog when you are not home.

Her owner's final comments are, "Honey is the most affectionate, loving dog I have ever met. She is a lover! Very sweet temperament, but is shy and nervous in new situations. She needs lots of exercise and an owner that will help her get over her anxiety and nervousness. She is truly an incredible dog and will make a great companion for anybody."

If Honey and Herbie are adopted togeether their combined adoption donation will be reduced to $200.



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 do