My first show dog got her championship

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re68335

Boxer Buddy
Congrats from Texas!

Congratulations from San Antonio! I may have a "step" sibling of Star... my bay girl Jada was sired by Roller from Blue Collar Boxers. I will be showing one day... not Jada as she I am aware of the challenges of showing classic brindles.... and I still have so much too learn. Can't wait to see your pics!
 

Kerry Jane

Super Boxer
Yes, Star's sire is Roller. Who is JADA's mom? I always love to come across half-siblings.....I know a lot of them as well, especially those in the ring.

I plan to go to the San Antonio show the 1st weekend in February to see a number of her siblings/half-siblings compete.

By the way, I do have some head shots in my gallery.
 

re68335

Boxer Buddy
About Jada

I adopted Jada from Tymberwood Boxers (litter website below), she is 6-1/2 months old now. Several of her flashier siblings are in confirmation classes, I think they will do well in the ring! I'm not sure if they any of them will be showing in Feb; I haven't talked to Sarah since before the holidays. I will be there though... as a spectator, learning, learning, learning. I'll keep my eyes open for Star (and you). About Star... she is just beautiful!!! What a gorgeuos head! I'd love to show off my spoiled girl in the gallery but all of my "hundreds" of pictures are too big in size and I haven't taken the time to figure out how to make them smaller to meet the boxerworld standards. Nice to meet you... I guess we're related now... hahahahaha


http://delmarboxers.tripod.com/americaandrollerspuppies/id1.html
 

Julie P.

Completely Boxer Crazy
I can see why you are proud of her; I just looked at her pictures...she is very beautiful. Congratulations! Good job Star!
 

Sandy Paws

Boxer Buddy
Congrats!!

Congrats!!! I just saw the pics of Star and she is very gorgeous. Do their ears have to be cropped in order to enter them in shows and for them to win? I was thinking about getting a boxer to show and I was curious.
 
Sandy Paws said:
Do their ears have to be cropped in order to enter them in shows and for them to win? I was thinking about getting a boxer to show and I was curious.

Natural Earred dogs can definately be shown. :) it maybe harder to finish, and a breeder may want the show potential pup to have cropped ears. But its just a matter or finding the right breeder.. getting a pup w/ exceptionally good conformation, as a natural-earred dog maybe looked closer at by the judges. There are many good show breeders here in Southern California.. and even a few boxer specialty shows coming up very soon. :) a great place to get to know breeders!

-Kat
 

Kerry Jane

Super Boxer
Yes, natural ear dogs can be shown. However, here in Texas I have yet to see one in the show ring. A breeder I know has just had a litter and she has left the puppy she kept with natural ears - so I am looking forward to seeing him in the ring.
From my perspective, since I am wanting to handle my own dogs, I will not have a natural eared dog until they are a lot more prevalent. I am already at a disadvantage being an owner-handler, competing against the professionals, and for a while it is going to be more difficult to win with a natural ear dog. I want to finish my dogs, so I will be cropping for some time to come.

So, I would say, that if you really like natural ears, and you plan to use a professional handler, and the dog is an excellent example of the breed - then yes, go ahead and leave the ears natural. But, otherwise, I would recommend cropping.
 

dukedye

Boxer Pal
Way to go !!! and owner handled that certainly is rare. Congratulations on your accomplishment. Star is a beautiful girl.
 
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