Dog Fancy Magazine - Meet the Boxer

Brought to you by The American Kennel Club and The American Boxer Club.
Lead Editor: Lindsay Hanks
Art Director: Cindy Kassebaum
Production Supervisor: Jessica Jaensch
Assistant Production Manager: Tracy Vogtman
Book Project Specialist: Karen Julian

Vice President, Chief Content Officer: June Kikuchi
Vice President, Kennel Club Books: Andrew DePrisco
I-5 Press: Jennifer Calvert, Amy Deputato, Lindsay Hanks, Karen Julian, Jarelle S. Stein

Photographs by: The American Boxer Club (Courtesy of Stephanie Abraham): Cover, 21; Blackhawk Productions (Dwight Dyke): Cover Inset, 4, 9, 34-35, 44, 88, 112-113; I-5 Studio: 32, 37, 39, 42, 50, 65, 124; Diane Lewis Photography: 11, 18-19, 45, 46-47, 62, 67, 69, 70-71, 84-85, 94; Fox Hill Photo (Paulette Johnson): Back Cover, 22, 29, 38, 49, 53, 54, 56, 63, 64, 72, 73, 74, 75, 79, 82, 86, 89, 90, 92-93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 105, 106, 108, 111, 116, 117; Infocus By Miguel (Miguel Betancourt): 15-16; Mark Raycroft: Cover Insets, 1, 3, 4, 6-7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 31, 33, 40, 43, 51, 57, 58, 60-61, 77, 80, 81, 83, 102-103, 114, 115, 118, 119, 121; Shutterstock: 4, 16, 23, 41, 66.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

The American Kennel Clubs meet the boxer : the responsible dog owners handbook.

p. cm. -- (Akcs meet the breeds series)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-935484-74-5

eISBN 978-1-937049-74-4

1. Boxer (Dog breed) I. American Kennel Club.

SF429.B75A47 2011

636.73--dc23

2011042301

Printed and bound in the United States

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Meet Your New Dog

Welcome to Meet the Boxer. Whether youre a long-time Boxer owner, or youve just gotten your first puppy, we wish you a lifetime of happiness and enjoyment with your new pet.

In this book, youll learn about the history of the breed, receive tips on feeding, grooming, and training, and learn about all the fun you can have with your dog. The American Kennel Club and I-5 Press hope that this book serves as a useful guide on the lifelong journey youll take with your canine companion.

Owned and cherished by millions across America, Boxers make wonderful companions that also enjoy taking part in a variety of dog sports, including Conformation (dog shows), Obedience, Rally, and Agility.

Thousands of Boxers have also earned the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification by demonstrating their good manners at home and in the community. We hope that you and your Boxer will become involved in AKC events, too! Learn how to get involved at www.akc.org/events or find a training club in your area at www.akc.org/events/trainingclubs.cfm.

We encourage you to connect with other Boxer owners on the AKC website (), the national parent club for the Boxer, to learn about the breed from reputable exhibitors and breeders.

Enjoy Meet the Boxer!

Sincerely,

Dennis B. Sprung

AKC President and CEO

Resources

The American Kennel Clubs Meet the Breeds: Dog Breeds from A to Z (Irvine, California: BowTie Press, 2011) The ideal puppy buyers guide, the 2012 edition of this book has all you need to know about each breed currently recognized by the AKC.

The Complete Dog Book, 20th edition (New York: Ballantine Books, 2006) This official publication of the AKC, first published in 1929, includes the complete histories and breed standards of 153 recognized breeds, as well as information on general care and the dog sport.

The Complete Dog Book for Kids (New York: Howell Book House, 1996) Specifically geared toward young people, this official publication of the AKC presents 149 breeds and varieties, as well as introductory owners information.

Citizen Canine: Ten Essential Skills Every Well-Mannered Dog Should Know by Mary R. Burch, PhD (Freehold, New Jersey: Kennel Club Books, 2010) This official AKC publication is the definitive guide to the AKCs Canine Good Citizen program, recognized as the gold standard of behavior for dogs, with more than half a million dogs trained.

Dog Heroes of September 11: A Tribute to Americas Search and Rescue Dogs, 2nd anniversary edition, by Nona Kilgore Bauer (Irvine, California: BowTie Press, 2011) The only publication to salute the canines that served the nation in the recovery missions following the terrorists attacks on America, this book serves as a lasting tribute to these noble American heroes.

DOGS: The First 125 Years of the American Kennel Club (Freehold, New Jersey: Kennel Club Books, 2009) This official AKC publication presents an authoritative complete history of the AKC, including detailed information not found in any other volume.

The Original Dog Bible: The Definitive Source for All Things Dog, 2nd edition, by Kristin Mehus-Roe (Irvine, California: BowTie Press, 2009) This 831-page magnum opus includes more than 250 breed profiles, hundreds of color photographs, and a wealth of information on every dog topic imaginablethousands of practical tips on grooming, training, care, and much more.