Come visit us at our location in Sanford directly behind the Paw Park Dog Park

 

Judge came to us from Georgia, this poor animal was taken from its owner along with many other animals because of neglect and abuse.  When in court the judge took the animals and awarded them to rescue's in order for the animals to find good homes.  The previous owner was fined and denied access to future animals, thank the Lord for that judge.  That is how this little man got his name.  He is a bit timid but really friendly and sweet and just needs a second chance for a loing home and a kind family

 

Foster update 9/18: When we got him home on Saturday he was TIRED - he slept and slept and slept. We thought this was going to be par for the course, "this is going to be a piece of cake!" Since then he rarely wants to lay down. He's not usually high-energy, but he always wants to be a part of whatever is going on. If you're reading, he wants to be reading too. If you're eating, he wants what you're having. If you're sitting in a chair, he'd like to be in that chair with you as well.

 

This is even more true if you're female. Judge loves the ladies. If you're an older woman - he loves you instantly. If you're a middle age mom with a baby - loves you. If you're a little girl, he's a little unsure for about 30 seconds... then he loves you. He follows my wife around - it's driving her a little nuts, but he's sweet.

 

He had two crazy days - Sunday evening I was gone for about 2 hours - while Judge was with my wife he went nuts. Running, barking, boxing things with his paws, running over furniture. I'm pretty sure he just had a hyper moment. He hasn't done that since... at least not while either of us were home. I think that day he was in the crate for about 5 hours and we probably didn't walk him enough that evening.

Judge hates being closed in the crate. You have to pick him up and put his front paws in and then he'll go, but he'll look pitiful while he's doing it. If the doors are open and he's tired he'll have no problem going in, but he doesn't like being put in there.

 

He's marked the house twice. The aforementioned time and one other. Looking back on it, I'm pretty sure he was trying to tell me that he needed to go. He kept looking outside on our porch then walking to the door then into the other room... over and over. I just thought he was being antsy (he does get that way sometimes) - then he just started going on the dining room table leg.

 

Judge loves our apartment's little dog park. He does all of his most important "business" there. He's always a little shy with the other dogs at first and still doesn't get the concept of play yet. But he likes to run up and down the length of it. Especially after he "lightens his load".

 

Altogether he's been sweet if a bit of a stretch for us. He's warmed up to me as well, and has learned to walk close to me on a lead when we go for our twice-daily walks. Even though he's not ours and we're not going to have him long-term, we've loved having him here, he's super sweet. He's a great dog and would be great for someone who wants a close companion and who is able to give him a little bit of a yard to play in.

 

 

According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Boxer's ancestors were two German mastiff type dogs, the Bullenbeiszer and the Barenbeiszer. They were later crossed with the powerful ancestors of the Mastiff and Bulldog. Early on, these dogs were prized for hunting, bull baiting, and for pulling carts. A bit farther down the family tree, Boxer ancestors became cattle dogs, and were used to round up livestock. They were also popular circus and theater dogs because they learned tricks so easily. Breeding was rather indiscriminate until the first Boxer studbook was started in 1904, stabilizing the breed standard. In spite of its German origins, "Boxer" is an English name that suitably describes the dog's punchy fighting style. Though early Boxers may have been quite ferocious, the breed today is a very gentle, loving family companion. Some of the Boxer's talents are watchdogging, guarding, police work, military work, search & rescue, competitive obedience, schutzhund and performing tricks. The Boxer is happy, high-spirited, playful, curious and energetic. Highly intelligent, eager and quick to learn, but can be stubborn and sneaky. The Boxer is a good dog for competitive obedience. Constantly on the move, bonding very closely with the family. Loyal and affectionate, Boxers are known for the way they get along so well with children. A well brought-up and properly socialized Boxer will also get along with his own kind and other household pets. However one Boxer owner reported; their Boxer is best friends with their many barn cats and second dog, but will chase and eat their ducks and other farm birds. The female boxer will often get into fights with other female dogs, trying to display her dominance. If one owns a female boxer and another female dog, they will get along and even play most of the time, however they will most likely fight from time to time. It has been said that the name Boxer came from the way the Boxer likes to use is front paws for just about everything. If you have ever watched a Boxer go about his business you may have noticed the way he paws at his toys, food bowl and you for that matter, in a very playful cat-like way. Some Boxers have been known to paw at their food or water bowl if they are empty. Playfully barking, pawing and playing with the bowl, flipping it upside-down and putting their front paws on the top of the bowl, sliding it around the house barking and whining until someone fills it for them. It looks like a silly game, but the Boxer knows what he is trying to tell you, he's hungry! While participating the sport of schutzhund, Boxers are known to jump up and use their front paws as if they are boxing. They are very clownish and playful and have been known to grab and carry ANYTHING around including your knickknacks if he thinks he can get away with it. The Boxer's nature is to protect you, your family, and your home. Known visitors will be welcomed boisterously. They are always keen to work and play. Boxers need lots of human companionship. They can be rather boisterous and even in old age are still extremely athletic. Teach the Boxer not to be boisterous and especially not to jump up at people. Boxers LOVE to jump. This breed is noted for courage and makes great guard dogs. Boxers have a wide use in military and police work. Training should start young and be firm and consistent. This breed requires a dominant owner. An excellent watchdog, the Boxer will restrain an intruder in the same way a Bulldog does. They have a life expectancy of 11-14 years.