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Our
life together did not include Boxers right off. Starting in the
1970’s we built a life that included careers, home, family and the
raising of two sons. Dogs were always a part of our family, but it
was smaller dogs at my request. You see, I grew up with small
dogs…Chihuahuas! I was not at all sure that I could handle two
active boys and a big dog. Dennis left the breed decision to me
and the boys and we decided on Basset Hounds. One Basset Hound
lead to another and it was not until we lost our second one that my
patient husband stated that it was his turn to choose breeds…It was,
of course, Boxers!
I
will always be grateful to Dennis for introducing me to this awesome
breed. The amazing characteristics of the Boxer caught my attention
right away. The keen intelligence that hungers for human
interaction coupled with the fun loving attitude that the boxer is
know for. A combination that I feel is unique to the breed and
continues to amaze me over ten years later. Boxer can be so elegant
and proud and then turn around and be such a clown! What ever they
do they seem to stay tuned in to the mood of their human companion.
Needless to say, the Boxer won my heart completely. Over the years
my love for the breed has grown. I cannot imagine life without
Boxers!
Our
first Boxer was Mile Away. She was my first experience with this
awesome breed and it is to her that I owe my love of the Boxer. It
was love at first sight that continued and grew for the years that
we were blessed with her.
It was Mile Away that showed
me all that a Boxer can give…companionship, loyalty, playfulness,
intelligence, the ability and willingness to learn tasks, to work
in performance sports, and the value of simply having fun! Even
though Dennis was familiar with Boxers she showed him an additional
thing or two about the breed. I can’t find the words to express
all the love and joy she gave to us. It is with her that Dennis and
I got involved in showing in obedience. We had so many wonderful
times together training and showing. She earned her CDX Title and
her RE Title…showing always with a joyful heart and a wagging tail.
She gave us a beautiful litter of pups that have brought much joy to
us and proved themselves in both Obedience and Agility. Mile Away
was the start of Anden Boxers and will always remain the heart and
soul behind it.
We
were thrilled with our first litter out of Sheila’s Precious Mile
Away and Ch. Gamet’s Hellsafire. This litter has continued to excel
as working dogs. The performance of the litter has far exceeded our
expectations. Our boy, Anden’s Simon Says
V Gamet has earned his CDX and RAE Titles. His is currently
working on his Utility Title. Our girl
Anden’s Bente Babe V Gamet has also earned her CDX Title and her
RE Title. Anden’s Nani Kala has earned her Mach 3 in Agility and
was awarded Top Agility Boxer by the ABC for 2007.
We
are very excited about our latest addition,
Lemko’s Starlight for Anden, (Sophie).
She comes to us from Lemko and
Eurozone Boxers. Our interest in Lemko Boxer started a number of years ago when Jessica Kozel began
introducing UK Boxers into her line. With the breeding to Eurozone
Boxers she has introduced the European Boxer. Sophie comes to us
from a breeding of Ch Lemko’s Rising sun and Ch Twinkle Star of
Eurozone. Sophie's sire, "Maffy" was awarded the World Winner
2008
We
are very impressed with Twinkle Star, ( Maffy) and are extremely
grateful to Jessica Kozel for letting this beautiful puppy come live
with us in California. We look forward to see what Sophie can do in
the Conformation and Performance Rings.
We
are glad to have you visit and hope you will enjoy meeting out
Boxers.
Sheila and Dennis Tomas
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