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| THIS BEAUTY IS LOUISE, JUST A BIG BABY ALSO |
| THIS IS PENNY..SHE LIKES TO GO WALKING,SO AFTER THE HOLIDAYS SHE AND I PLAN ON DOING A LOT OF WALKING.. |
| Boxers are either fawn (middle frame) or brindle (bottom frame), with or without white markings, which, when excessive are conventionally called "white" Boxers (top frame).The Boxer is a short-haired breed, with a shiny, underbelly and white on the front or all four feet. These white markings, called flash, often extend onto the neck or face, and dogs that have these markings are known as "flashy". "Fawn" denotes a range of color, the tones of which may be described variously as light tan or yellow, reddish tan, mahogany or stag/deer red, and dog with black stripes on a fawn background. There are no pure bred Black Boxers, but generally a reverse brindle is mistaken as "black." The breed standards state that the fawn background must clearly contrast with or show through the brindling, so a dog that is too heavily brindled may be disqualified by the breed standard. Boxers are a bright, energetic and playful breed and tend to be very good with children. They are active and incredibly strong dogs and require adequate exercise to prevent boredom-associated behaviors such as chewing, digging, or licking. Boxers have earned a slight reputation of being "headstrong," which can be related to inappropriate obedience training. Owing to their intelligence and working breed characteristics, training based on corrections often has limited usefulness. Boxers, like other animals, typically respond better to positive reinforcement. The Boxer by nature is not an aggressive or vicious breed but, when provoked, is a formidable guardian of any family or home and, like all dogs, requires socialization. Boxers are generally patient with smaller dogs and puppies, but difficulties with larger adult dogs, especially those of the same sex, may occur. More severe fighting can also occur among female boxers. Boxers are generally more comfortable with companionship, in either human or canine form. Dog health Leading health issues to which Boxers are prone include cancers, heart conditions such as Aortic Stenosis and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (the so-called "Boxer Cardiomyopathy"), hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia, and degenerative myelopathy and epilepsy; other conditions that may be seen are gastric dilatation and torsion (bloat), intestinal problems, and allergies (although these may be more related to diet than breed). Entropion, a malformation of the eyelid requiring surgical correction, is occasionally seen, and some lines have a tendency toward spondylosis deformans, a fusing of the spine, or dystocia. Another health problem that is common in Boxers is often referred to as Boxer Colitis.It is called this because it most often occurs in Boxers. Boxers who get this are picky eaters and get upset stomachs easily. When they have this problem their backs are hunched up. The best way to solve this problem is keep the dog on bland food with healthy digestive enzymes. Pancreatic Endocrine Insufficiency is also a common health problem. Basically, this is the Boxer's inability to produce sufficient digestive enzymes and leaves them with an upset stomach, even though they are hungry. They have chronic diarrhea and weight loss, but a healthy appetite. The nutrients are never properly absorbed which leave the brain thinking the dog is hungry. This is a hereditary problem that can oftentimes lead to other health problems, like inflammatory bowel disease, or colitis. Boxers are known to be very sensitive to the hypotensive and bradycardiac effects of a commonly-used veterinary sedative, acepromazine. It is recommended that the drug be avoided in the Boxer breed. As an athletic breed, proper exercise and conditioning is important for the continued health and longevity of the Boxer. Care must be taken not to over-exercise young dogs, as this may damage growing bones; however once mature Boxers can be excellent jogging or running companions. Because of their brachycephalic head, they do not do well with high heat or humidity, and common sense should prevail when exercising a Boxer in these conditions |
| LILLIE'S SHADOW,,,she loves playing in water and mud,, |