While most ranchers have a Border Collie, Heeler, Aussie, or some kind of herding dog, this little farm in Maryland
Along with showing Angus cattle, my family (Or should I say my mom and I…) raise and show AKC Registered Boxers. While we are not a typical ‘show breeder’, because of time issues with the cattle, we do occasionally have litters. Whenever we do have a litter, its not just because we are bored. We only breed our dogs when we have a good reason to, or know that we can get a nice puppy out of the litter. Am I getting too technical with my dog terms?
I am a dog lover…through and through. I see myself staying involved in the dog world for a very long time. I show our boxers in the AKC’s Junior Showmanship competition. It is just what it says, a showmanship competition for ages 9-18. The way it works is, you are in your age divisions’ (Junior, Intermediate, Senior) novice class when you first start. For example, I would be a ‘Novice Senior’. You are considered a novice until you win 3 first places with competition. Once you do that, you are moved up to the Open division (Ex: Open Senior). From there all you need to do is keep showing… you don’t have to worry about moving up or getting so many wins because Open is the highest division. At every show, if you win 1st place in your class, you are able to compete for Best Junior Handler at that show.
Besides Junior Showmanship, our dogs also show in the regular conformation classes. Our current showboy is “Katandy’s Show Tyme Matinee”, otherwise known as Matt.
Matt is the love of my life, and I wouldn’t trade him for any sheepdog!! ;)
Your Marylander Dog Lover,
Very interesting. Your dog is very cute.
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