This darling Basketful of Boxer Puppies stands 2½ inches tall. There are three little Boxer Puppies sitting in a straw basket with a red and white blanket hanging out of over one side and a leather strap with an AKC medal strapped around the basket. The two puppies on the ends are wearing red and white stocking hats and the puppy in the middle has a stocking full of puppy treats in front of him. These figures are made of poly resin and they are completely free standing. Select this link to view our Dog Ornaments.
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History of the Boxer
According to the 2006 AKC statistics, the Boxer is the 7th most popular breed in the US and they’ve held that ranking since 2002. They have German origins, a combination between the German Bullenbeisser, now extinct and the English bulldog. The Boxer is a shorthaired, medium sized, stocky, muscular dog, with a wide skull, deep, strong chest and a square jawed muzzle, with large eyes. They range in size between 23-25 inches and weigh between 55-70 pounds. Their coats are generally fawn or brindle, with a white underbelly. They’re playful, energetic, make good guard dogs and tend to be great with children. They’re also headstrong, have a longer than average ‘puppyhood’ and are called the ‘Peter Pan’ of dogs, reaching full maturity at about 2-3 years of age. Select this link to view our Fish Ornament.
History of Dogs
The most widely accepted view pertaining to the origin of the dog is that they evolved from a squirrel like creature, similar to the one responsible for animals such as the bear and skunk. It is widely believed that thousands of years ago dogs and humans saw each other as fellow hunters, until at some point in time they bonded. Unlike other canine species akin to the wolf, over time man learned how to domesticate dogs as pets and companions. Historians seem to have varying opinions on when this took place. Research has shown that in many great empires and nations throughout the world, dogs were symbolic pets for their owners. Some were gifts with emblematic meaning, while others may have been for show or sport. Whatever the origin, the bond between man and dog has become so strong that now humans and dogs are practically inseparable. It seems as though dogs, after years of being fed and taken care of by humans, have come to respect them as their masters. Likewise, after years of companionship from their beloved dogs, humans have come to respect them in return. It is very unlikely that this bond will ever be broken. Different societies do have different views on whether or not dogs make good pets, even to this day, although the vast majority of the population of the modern world accepts dogs as pets. Select this link to view our Cat Ornaments.