Description:
Lucky was brought to us by one of our wonderful community supporters who said his neighbor had abandoned Lucky when they moved. How anyone could ever leave this stunningly beautiful and super sweet boxer, we will never understand. What a love bug! Lucky was a perfect gentleman during the daily rush when having to patiently wait for us to assist him and his new human hero, who couldn't resist taking Lucky into his home to foster, the same day. Lucky indeed!

• Leash Manners - Walks well on leash. 
• Crate/House Training - House trained - no accidents. Lucky is crate trained and is fed in his crate. 
• Socialization – He enjoys running in the yard with my dog.  He enjoys tossing toys around and being near my dogs inside. He is friendly with people and loves being petted. 
• Energy Level and Exercise – Moderate energy – enjoys the freedom of the yard and motivates my dogs to chase and play with him. He plays outside several times throughout the day. He enjoys toys and playing with his foster sister.  He is calm/alert inside.
• Daily Structure and Schedule –  get up 6:30 -7 out in yard for 30 minutes. Eat breakfast in kennel. 30 minutes of quiet time after breakfast. Let them back out in to yard or den with me. 8:30 back in Kennel while I get ready for work (Workdays). some workdays he gets to go to work with me, other days he has to stay home. Dinner time is around 6:30 or 7 and he won't let you forget! After dinner 30 more minutes of quiet time and then he is free to roam the house, play with his sister, or sit with me. Bed time is 10- 10:30 which we go out one last time before bed. He sleeps in the bedroom with me. and he sleeps through the night. 
• Confidence Level – Friendly and confident with people. He is great with my dog, but needs several introductions to other dogs.  Enjoys car rides.
• Obedience Training – He has learned/knows "sit","come" "House" and "no" He makes good eye contact and seems to want to please, so he should be easy to train.
• Behaviors – 
• Personality Quirks – Like all boxers he is a bit "Gassy" at times, but is so cute it is easy to over look. and is a bit of a snorer. 
• Ideal Home -  Would love an active home with a single person, a couple or a family.  He would enjoy a fenced yard and someone who would enjoy walking and playing with him.  He would enjoys my dog but seems to want my attention so I think he will be happy being an only dog if his owner enjoys spending time with him. He is playful and gentle and will bond quickly to a caring person who has time for him.  He will make a loyal companion or a great family pet

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.