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Foster Update:

Autumn has gone into a foster home for the first time since being with PRBJ. On the ride home, she immediately got along with her foster brother. Though, her favorite part of her ride was pointing her nose toward the sky as she put her head up through the sunroof. She loved the sun and fresh air on her face! 

Since being in her foster home, she has made her way from dog toy to dog toy. She loves carrying them in her mouth until she finds her next toy treasure that her foster brother is generously sharing. Now that Autumn is more comfortable, she is has become the toy-annihilator. None of my dogs have ever been as strong of a toy chewer as Autumn.

It can be quite an adjustment for a dog when going from the Adoption Center to a foster home. Though, Autumn is doing great and getting along with all canine and feline foster brothers and sisters. Where we are, she is, as though she's been part of our pack forever.

Autumn and foster brother were out wrestling and chasing each other tonight in the dark. Again, that's after only having known each other for about six hours. She'd probably do best in a home where she has another dog that has equal playful energy who she can rough-house with or with an active family that will include Autumn in the family activities. She love, love, loves to play! 

This sweet girl is very responsive to verbal corrections (such as, "No") given by her foster mother though not often needed.

Autumn is curious about things flying overhead...birds, helicopter, planes. 

She has not gotten used to foster mom having a camera directed at her so she hasn't learned to smile for a photo yet; Autumn's a little unsure of the camera.

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.