Ron Swerdfiger

Country of Origin: Germany

First Registered: 1904

Colors: Fawn, brindle with white markings

Coat Type: Short, glossy and smooth

Height: 21 - 25 inches

Weight: 66 - 70 lbs.

Life Span: 10 - 12 Years

Average Litter Size: 5 - 10

Health Concerns:. May have problems with heart murmurs, skin tumors, digestive problems and hypothyroidism

Temperament: good-natured, affectionate, sociable, headstrong, high-energy

Active, playful, loyal, family oriented, are just a few of the characteristics of the boxer. A breed full of love for people and a zest for life, the boxer can be an ideal family dog. The boxer is unlike any other breed. Often discribed as the “clown,” of the dog cummunity, boxers are a class all their own.. Those who own boxers can attest to their unique characteristics.

With their lean muscular builds, smooth coats, and square stance, the boxer is truly an impressive looking animal. Being a working class breed, the boxer domonstrates an instinctive willinness to please, while at the same time showing an alertness, caution and courage in the face of the unknown.

However, the boxer is NOT for everyone. Being a breed of high-energy, they require plenty of love, and even more patience.

So, if you are considering owning a boxer, web-rover.com offers some information on this wonderful breed.

Origin

Originally breed in Germany, it is believe that the boxer is of Brabanter Bullenbessier descent. The Bullenbeisser was used by the elite to hunt wild boar in and around the 1800’s In order to prevent injury during the hunt, the ears were cropped.

As time passed the the Barbanter Bullenbeisser was used by cattle dealers, and by the end of the 1800’s was officially recognized as a working class dog. As well as being renowned for being an intelligent working dog, the Barbanter Bullenbessier was recognized as an excellent companion dog who was always eager to please humans.. When not working, the breed was known to be an excellent family pet, who was great with childern.

It is believed that around 1830, the Babnanter Bullenbeisser was bred with an early breed of the English Bulldog, and thus, the boxer was born.

In the early days of the breed, many changes took place. Many older pictures show boxers as being white. It is believed that white boxers were no longer accepted because in order to be police dogs, a darker coat was needed. Therefore, the Boxer Klub of Germany set the breed standard to no longer allow white boxers. To this day, there is still huge debate over white boxers.

Typical Boxer Characteristics

- The boxer is an extremely high-energy dog. As a result, they need a great deal of attention and supervisoin.

- The boxer is an intelligent dog. As should be with all dogs, the boxer needs obedience training on a regular basis starting from a young pup. Being a bright energetic breed, they will find many ways to get in to trouble if not properly trained and watched.

- Boxers are typically great with childern. If properly socialized from a pup, the boxer makes an ideal playmate.

The boxer is a natural guardian. Always alert, the boxer is on constant guard. Usually weary of strangers, and always protective of their people.

- The boxer temmperment is “fundemntally playful,” but if threadted will display unwaverying courage..

Here are some “other” characistics of the boxer that you most likey wont find in any dog book

laying on back, feet up, not a care!

GAS…bad gass

Kidney Beans (the boxer dance)

Boxer Woo Woo Song

Catching bugs

Using paws in cat like movements

Zipping around the backyard for no apparent reason.

Bounces like a rabbit when running at times

The “woo woo” song

Lay their head on you like it is too heavy to hold up!

Constatnly following their humans whereever they go.

So is a boxer right for you?

The boxer is an affectionate loyal dog, that if treated with love and respect can be a wonderful addition to any household. Yet the boxer is also a a dog with very high energy, who will need strict obedience and even more patience.. The key is to properly socialize and train your dog from a young age. By doing so, you and your dog will both enjoy your time together more more.

So If you are looking for a dog who will lay at your feet, only occasionaly moving to eat, or keeps to himself and requires little attention,then maybe a boxer isn’t exactly what you need. But If you want a dog who is full of life and a constant source of entertainment then perhaps a boxer is exactly what you need.

For more great info on the boxer, visit web-rover.com and check out the boxer forum

About The Author

Ron Swerdfiger

For more info on boxers and other breeds check out www.web-rover.com.

But after the dog owner contacted the Newton County Sheriff's Office, authorities launched a homicide investigation and found other dismembered parts of a woman's body, said sheriff's spokesman Lt. The foot was found early Tuesday in a heavily wooded, sparsely populated area near a highway in Newton County. Teams of investigators later Tuesday found half of the body of a woman believed to be white or Hispanic. They believe she was slain a day ago, Watterson said. Watterson said there have been no missing person reports fitting the woman's description. The enthusiastic response from Syrians has transformed the Zenobians Rugby Club from an expat pickup game to a serious, Syrian-dominated club. read more

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Brown County Judge William Atkinson sentenced Deacon Powless to the term, which he will begin serving in 2010, after he finishes another sentence after his probation was revoked. A police dog gave chase, the complaint said, and Powless allegedly wrestled the dog while he held an 8-inch kitchen knife. Officers tried to use a Taser stun gun three separate times on Powless, but Powless managed to pull the darts from his chest each time and continue fleeing, once swinging the knife within a few feet of officers, the complaint said. Powless was sentenced for the April 12 snowplow incident and a battery case, in which he was accused of beating and choking an estranged girlfriend on New Year’s Day. read more

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Edwina Hanson

The best house training uses the dogs own instincts to avoid soiling its bed. That is the basis behind crate training, in which the dog is confined to its crate in the absence of the owner, and den training, in which the dog is confined to a small area of the home. In essence, the crate, or the room, becomes the dog’s den. Dogs are naturally very clean animals, and they try their best to avoid using their dens as toilets.

This type of training usually works very well, both for puppies and for older dogs. Problems with this type of toilet training are usually the result of not understanding the signals the dog is sending, not being consistent with feeding times, or trying to rush the process.

While the house training process can be sped up somewhat by consistently praising the dog and rewarding it for toileting in the proper place, some dogs cannot be rushed through this important process. It is always best to house train the dog properly the first time than to go back and retrain a problem dog.

If the dog continues to soil the den area after house training, the most likely reason is that the owner has left the dog in the den for too long. Another reason may be that the den area is too large. In this case, the best strategy is to make the den area smaller or to take the dog to the toilet area more frequently.

If the dog soils the bed that has been provided in the den area, it is most likely because the owner has left the dog there for too long, and the dog had an understandable accident. Or it could be that the dog has not yet adopted this area as the bed. In addition, urinary tract infections and other medical conditions can also cause dogs to soil their beds. It is important to have the dog thoroughly checked out by a veterinarian to rule out any medical problems.

One other reason for house training accidents that many people overlook is boredom. Dogs who are bored often drink large amounts of water and therefore must urinate more frequently than you might think. If you notice your dog consuming large amounts of water, be sure to take the dog to the established toilet area more often, and provide the dog with toys and other distractions to eliminate boredom.

Boredom is the root cause of many dog behavior problems, not only house training issues. Chewing and other destructive behaviors are also often caused by boredom and separation anxiety.

Other problems with house training can occur when the dog’s den is not properly introduced. In some cases dogs can react to the den as if it is a prison or a punishment. Those dogs may exhibit signs of anxiety, such as whining, chewing and excessive barking. It is important for the dog to feel secure in its den, and to think of it as a home and not a cage.

The best way to house train a puppy or dog, or to re-house train a problem dog, is to make yourself aware of the dog’s habits and needs. Creating a healthy, safe sleeping and play area for your dog, as well as a well defined toilet area, is important for any house training program.

House training is not always an easy process, but it is certainly an important one. The number one reason that dogs are surrendered to animal shelters is problems with inappropriate elimination, so a well structured house training program can literally be a lifesaver for your dog.

About The Author

Edwina Hanson runs a successful dog and owner training company. Go to http://www.k9-training-tips.com/free-dog-care-report.html for a free 73 page report entitled “Complete Dog Care”.

A pack of corgis were the big stars at the first ever film prizes to reward the pooches you see on the big screen. Poppy, Anna, Alice, Oliver and Megan took home the awards for best historical hounds and best in world at the first ever Fido Film Awards. The dogs played their part in a film called The Queen, which starred one Britain’s most famous actresses, Dame Helen Mirren. Dame Helen said about her corgi pals “I know one should avoid acting with animals and children but these little chaps were a pleasure to work with and deserve all the plaudits for their fine performances. read more

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A 12-year-boy is in hospital with arm injuries after he was attacked by a dog in a street on Tyneside. Another boy, aged 15, was bitten on the hip in the incident on Friday evening in Gateshead, police said. The younger boy, Andrew Norton, has undergone a skin graft operation following the attack in Lincoln Street. It is understood the Staffordshire Bull Terrier that carried out the attack was owned by the older boy’s parents, who agreed the dog should be destroyed. Police officers later took the dog to a branch of the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals, where it was put down. He was initially taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, before being transferred to the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle, where he underwent the operation. read more

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But then, as we grow older, crying becomes the domain of women, a sign of their weakness, a testament to their uncontrollable ‘emotional’ self. Because lately it seems it’s cool for men to cry in public - and actually less frowned upon than when their female counterparts do the same. We’ve seen big, burly grown men cry freely when it comes to sporting events; athletes, coaches, managers and rabid fans are more than ready to let the waterworks flow and the world seems to find that oddly enough, manly. Bill Clinton practically made tears cool during and after his presidency - his tears were seen as a true mark of his compassion and ability to be in touch with his emotions. In a hypothetical scenario, if Hillary (who incidentally has long been regarded something of an ice queen for her lack of public tears or emotion during the Monica Lewinsky scandal), were to shed a tear or two, political pundits would jump at the chance to go down the ‘America is not ready for a female president who will cry at matters of national/foreign policy’ rhetoric. If you’re scratching your head wondering how it is that Ellen couldn’t get away with crying while grown rugby players couldn’t even make it through their national anthems at this month’s Rugby World Cup without welling up, Barry King, 7DAYS’ deputy sports editor, sheds some light. read more

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Matthew Seigneur

Arthritis in canines is just as common as it is in humans. The type of arthritis associated with dogs is osteoarthritis which is caused by the degradation of the cartilage within a joint.

Cartilage is what keeps the bones in a joint from rubbing together. As the cartilage breaks down it causes the function of the joint to reduce causing pain and stiffness.

In the beginning canine arthritis is uncomfortable, but in severe cases it causes extreme pain as the bones are rubbing directly against each other.

Signs to watch for are favoring a certain limb repeatedly, trouble when sitting or standing, not as active, stiffness in their joints, reluctance to run or jump, and lethargy. There is no cure for canine arthritis yet, but there are several good treatments.

Pain relieving lotions are one of the safest and best ways to ease your dogs pain associated with canine arthritis. Your vet may prescribe some medicine for swelling and discomfort.

A new treatment is now being used which is dietary. Glucosamine and Chondroitin have been found to be helpful in reducing the degeneration of dog’s bones due to canine arthritis and also aids in the reducing inflammation.

This combination attracts fluid into the cartilage between the joints, which helps the body repair damaged joints while keeping the destroying enzymes under control.

The most important factor is to relieve your dog of discomfort associated with canine arthritis so can live a better life. He also needs to move the joints so the canine arthritis does not become severe.

If you have noticed any of these signs in your dog, make an appointment with your vet so you can better know how to treat your dog if in fact he does have canine arthritis.

With the proper treatment you can help improve your dog’s quality of life, which is what you and your dog both want.

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Police have blamed fireworks for the dog’s death Police have condemned the reckless use of fireworks after an incident in Dumfries which led to a dog’s death. The pet was being walked by its owner in the Terregles area of the town on Tuesday night when it took fright after fireworks were let off nearby. The animal ran onto the A75, where it was struck and killed by a passing car. Sgt Doug Millar said the dog’s death was the result of a “thoughtless act” and has asked the public to consider the consequences of their actions. Most Popular Now | 8,886 pages were read in the last minute. read more

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A look at today’s business news. The Canadian dollar shot to a . Imagine Jerry Seinfeld as a bee. If you’re stuck in traffic when. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. read more

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