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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Boxer History: From Hunter’s Assistant to Sparring Pal
Loyal, courageous, and always up for a good game, Boxers never shy away from showing off their silly side. Learn more about Boxer history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/boxer-history/
| April 25, 2025

Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is the Boxer a Good Fit for You?
If you're seeking an active, high energy companion for you and your family, look no further than the Boxer, a member of the Working Group.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/boxer-right-for-you/
| March 19, 2025

Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Celena & Dallas Quinney of Quinney’s Boxers
Celena and Dallas Quinney of Quinney’s Boxers are located in South Texas where their family has been breeding and competing with Boxers since 2011. It is a family endeavor and their children, William, Todd, and Charlotte, are invaluable to their breeding program as they spend countless hours in the whelping box and socializing puppies. At […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-celena-dallas-quinney-quinneys-boxers/
| November 16, 2023

Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Boxer Puppy Training Timeline: How to Train a Boxer
With their chiseled features, muscular bodies, and square jaws, Boxers are the movie stars of the dog world. These handsome pups are known for their loyalty, quick wit, and protective nature, but these charming characteristics also mean Boxer pups have a few special considerations when it comes to training and socialization. We spoke with several […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/boxer-puppy-training-timeline-what-to-expect-and-when-to-expect-it/
| April 5, 2021

Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Boxer Facts You May Not Know
There are so many reasons to fall in love with a Boxer. Consider that powerful body, expressive face, clownish sense of humor, innate intelligence, and intense attachment to their owners. If you haven’t fallen in love yet, some of these interesting Boxer facts may do the trick. Even seasoned Boxer owners may learn a few […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-boxer/
| November 6, 2020

Expert Advice: Feature
Behind Bang Away: Breeder Friederun von Miran-Stockmann & Her Iconic Boxers
Dogs require a degree of sacrifice, which owners happily make for the pleasure of having them in our lives. We invest in quality veterinary care and the best dog food we can afford. We buy lint rollers in bulk and learn to live with saliva streaks on our glass doors and windows. And we scooch […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/vom-dom-boxers-and-bang-away/
| March 17, 2020

Expert Advice: Feature
From Babies to Boxers: Constance Bannister and the Art of Photographing Dogs
The AKC Museum of the Dog will feature Constance Bannister's work starting July 9. The new exhibit is titled "Women & Dogs in Art in the 20th Century" and will highlight several female artists. That great comedian and curmudgeon, W.C. Fields, warned of the perils of sharing the stage with animals or children. Both, he […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/constance-bannister-and-the-art-of-photographing-dogs/
| July 1, 2019
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Faye Bergman collection of Boxer photographs
AKE 20.5 1940-1960 1 linear ft (in 1 flat box). Processed by Brynn White, 2016 Scope and Content The collection consists of 26 black-and-white photos assembled by Faye Bergman documenting her activities as a Boxer breeder and show judge in the 1940s through 1960s, a period considered a golden era for the breed. Bergman […]
https://www.akc.org/about/archive/guide-collections/bergman-boxer-photos/
| May 19, 2016
Press Releases
AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS ENTRY OF MORE THAN 5,600 DOGS IN ITS 24th YEAR
The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a grand total of 5,637 dogs that will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 14 and 15, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, 1,756 puppies and juniors will vie for Puppy/Junior of the Year in the AKC/Royal […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-entry-5600-dogs-24th-year/
| November 12, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Ojai, California Adopts Severe Dog Breeding Restrictions, Highlights Need for Local Government Vigilance by Fanciers and Breeders
On October 22, the Ojai City Council voted 4-1 to adopt a first-in-the-nation law that prohibits the breeding of dogs and cats with “congenital anatomical features” that are likely to cause the animal or its offspring to suffer pain, deformity, or difficult expressing natural behaviors, difficulty breathing, difficultly with physical exertion or exercise, or difficulty […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ojai-california-adopts-severe-dog-breeding-restrictions-highlights-need-local-government-vigilance-fanciers-breeders/
| October 28, 2024