Dunnford Boxers

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Almost all breeders state that that they seek out FOREVER homes for the puppies they produce. Many even practice that art of showing and
chasing the“ever important” title.That is great but, the question is,
do they practice what they preach? Sadly the answer is NO.

A large number of breeders practice what is called retiring and placing. Once a dog/bitch cannot perform or produce any longer they are thrown away (placed). Although these dogs/bitches have spent their life here and given so much to the breeder they are discarded without a second glance because they can no longer line the pockets or the ego of the breeder. 
Have these dogs not earned the right to live their life out with the only family they have known?

 We believe in keeping our dogs until they cross the bridge, they are our PETS not disposable commodities. They are a major part of our family. To discard any dog because it is of no use is not what we believe in doing. This is a life long commitment. Continuing to provide the same loving home and care of our dogs long after they can no longer show or produce is what we believe in. 
                                                                      
(Faith)                        Several years ago I started looking for my first Boxer.
Searching from the East Coast to the West Coast. My sister, Chris soon followed in search of her Boxer, Dallas. Upon
doing so we have met many breeders and mentors that have educated us in regards to the Boxer breed. Many were wonderful and became great friends and mentors. Of those mentors we hope to maintain a life long friendship. There were some, I am sad to say that turned out to not be the wonderful honest breeder/mentor they claimed to  be.                                      
       We have become friends with breeders under the impression that they were excellant caring breeders and mentors only to find them to be breeding sick dogs as well as improper breeding practices.

       Some of which we found to be breeding Boxers that knowingly carry
Generalized Demodectic Mange in their lines. Others breeding improperly
as well as falsely.
      In turn they criticize others and put them down for this same
practice. Openly condeming and ripping them apart while they
do the same behind closed doors. Others have done what they
call line breeding. Father/daughter, mother/son, brother/sister
breeding. This type of close breeding we do not support. Inline
breeding is one thing when done carefully but, line breeding is just not
acceptable with us. It has to many risks involved in our eyes to
practice this type of breeding.
     Most stated they were all about the health and well being of this
breed. Preaching how so many others do so much harm and
wrong to this breed. Some say one thing and turn and do exactly
what they tell others not to do. Yet at times some of these double
standard breeders do have some good advice. It is just weeding
thru all they have to say and trying to figure out what is right or
wrong, good or bad. That is what is so hard to do.
    We all have our own beliefs and we will stick by ours until someone
can educate and prove to us that another way is better. Until then
we find these practices unacceptable.
     We have spent countless hours reading books, searching the
internet as well as talking to many people about this breed.
     I have been to court winning the battle over a breeder and her
horrible breeding practices. Being told by the judge that he commended
me for having this Boxer spayed so that she could never be bred
and pass on to future lines the herditary disease she carried.
Not only would this have happened but, this Boxer would have
become ill once again from the stress of the breeding and the pregnancy.
Resulting possibly in needing to terminate the pregnancy. I did
what I thought was right for this Boxer and any future off spring.
         We have and will continue to disassociate ourselves with any known
breeders that practice bad breeding. We strongly recommend that
everyone check references and take your time when it comes to
choosing a breeder. Never be in a hurry to bring home that new
puppy/family member. There are many honest breeders and wonderful
mentors out there but, sadly there are many dishonest breeders as well. 
So take your time and be carefull. It will be worth all the work you will
need to do in your search for your new family member. Hopefully saving
you and your family heart break when you do decide on your new family member.
We wish everyone the best of luck in your search for your new best friend
and family member. Remember there is no such thing as a rare
White Boxer nor a rare Black Boxer. While a White Boxer
 may be registered with A.K.C. a Black Boxer can not be
registered with A.K.C.