The Boxer

The Boxer's most notable characteristic is his desire for human affection. Though his spirited bearing, square jaw, and cleanly muscled body suggest the well-conditioned middleweight athlete of dogdom, the Boxer is happiest when he is with people--especially children, watching protectively over their play. His short smooth coat, handsome chiseled head, and striking silhouette never fail to excite comments from passersby as he trots jauntily by your side with neck arched and tail held erect. He is truly a "dog for all seasons," suiting the need for household guardian, attractive companion, and children's playmate and loyal friend.

 

Our Story

I brought home my first Boxer (a white bitch we named Ivory) in 1989 and I haven't looked back.  Since that time, my home has not been without at least one Boxer, and more often than not, several. 

While I enjoy showing and breeding, my personal dogs are pets (with a job).  They live in the house with my family, spending as much time as possible (someone has to work to buy dog food!) just hanging out -- playing with their box of toys in the living room or chasing each other around the yard while the humans try to get something done.  The homestead is located on a little more than one acre, so there is lots of room for a Boxer to exercise.

 
Sunni

While my personal focus is on showing and breeding, that is not the destiny of every Boxer born here.  I understand the value of a well-bred companion and do my utmost to start every puppy born here off right.  There is no difference in how a potential show puppy and a companion puppy are raised, because I believe that EVERY dog is ultimately a companion.

 
We are members of the Granite City Kennel Club and the Minnesota Boxer Club.
 

A New Start

Having lived my entire life in Minnesota, moving to Arizona in 2022 has been profoundly life-altering. As we embrace the rugged beauty of Arizona, we have named our homestead Ocotillo Tree Ranch (OTR) and it seems natural to make this transition with the dogs too. Starting with the 2024-2025 planned litters, I will be transitioning my “kennel name” by which dogs of my breeding are recognized from Kandiyohi to OTR Boxers. Same bloodlines, same breeding philosophy, same dedication and love for the breed, just a new (and shorter) name, signifying a “before” and “after” and providing more flexibility in naming prospects.