The Boxer: Family Favorite Hardcover - 2000

Summary

First line

"Congratulations! You have decided to share your life with a Boxer, one of the most engaging of all dog breeds."

From the rear cover

The Boxer: Family Favorite gives potential owners, new converts and veteran Boxer lovers all they need and want to know about this do-all dog. There are chapters on finding the right Boxer for you, grooming, temperament, understanding the breed standard, breeding, health concerns, the aging Boxer and much more. Dog shows, obedience and agility competitions, decorated war heroes and service dogs, and all the other activities Boxers can participate in are discussed. Appendices include useful resources, important pedigrees and top dogs in the breed.
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From the jacket flap

There is no better dog than a Boxer for loyalty, intelligence, and boundless enthusiasm?whether it's on the agility course or guarding the backyard (usually from neighborhood cats!), the Boxer is always ready for the challenge. The Boxer, a true family favorite, has been valued for many years as a pet, protector, and service dog. Boxers are wonderful family dogs, great with children and sociable with others. They are willing to please and enjoy working for praise, making them a valued member of any household. Boxers have enjoyed the company of movie stars such as Bogie & Bacall, and have been used widely as assistance dogs, police dogs, and rescue dogs. It is difficult to discover another breed that can fill so many niches, or please so many people with such different needs.