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Kane is Part of the Family

Share Your Story: Living with a Boxer

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Kane is Part of the Family

Kane chewing on a toy

Kane is Part of the Family

Kane after a bath

Dog's Name & Age:

Kane is 5 years old

In a Word, My Boxer Is…

Energetic

Best Characteristics of the Breed

He is very loyal to our family.

Most Challenging Characteristics of the Breed

Sometimes he is a little tempered.

When, Where and How I Got My Boxer

My son bought Kane when he was just 6 weeks old, he had seen an ad in the newspaper. When my son moved away, he left Kane here with me. My son didn't want to take him from his home.

I'd Describe My Dog As…

When Kane was a puppy, I was ready to give him away. He was a handful. But for a couple of months we trained here at home. So, we kept him. During the day he is out in his kennel. At night, I bring him inside. Kane is loving and playful. Our family adores and loves him.

Advice

  • We think of Kane as part of our family.
  • He is good around my niece and nephew. But when he is tired, sometimes he just wants to nap. So the kids don't get near him.

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