Online Dog Adoption Application

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Kiva is a lovely pup. She is so fantastically sweet and loving. She, like many dogs her age and size, has a lot of energy and needs a family who can give her exercise and training. She is sweet as sugar and will give lots and lots of kisses.

Last summer, she, her momma and her littermates were rescued from Seminole County Animal Control where they were born. Thank goodness for the administrator, Mary Beth, and thank goodness for fosters Andy and Danielle who took in this little family so they could grow in a home environment. And, boy, did they!

Kiva was adopted by a lovely family but, sadly, several months later they contacted us saying that they needed to find her a new home. Fortunately, she is still a puppy and about the cutest one you ever did see, so that should be no problem! She has quickly proven a favorite with all our volunteers. She is very sweet and loving, has that puppy joy that we all so love!!!

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

Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids

Kiva the Puppy's mother, MonaLisa the Boxer (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Kiva the Puppy's brother, Diesel the Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Kiva the Puppy's brother, Johnson (adopted) can also be seen on our website.

Kiva the Puppy's sister, Integra the Puppy (adopted) can also be seen on our website.