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Phillip & Lucy Dodson
(423) 733-0029 TN
(540) 854-4589 VA
Email: boxerphil@yahoo.com

Due to the overwhelming request for a smaller breed to be added to our kennels,
we now offer Boston Terriers!

OUR KENNEL & BOXER FAMILY

Welcome to TENNESSEE BOXERS, your first choice in quality Boxer puppies. We take pride in raising our pups for beauty, health, intelligence and temperament. We believe each puppy has the potential to become a valued and trusted family member.

Let me tell you a little about us. We have over 20 years of experience in breeding Boxers and are knowledgeable about their unique habits and needs. All of our pups are born and raised inside with 24 hour supervision. Our pups are watched carefully for nutritional and health needs, any concerns are addressed early to prevent problems later on in life. All of our Dogs are AKC registered and meet all the requirements when released for adoption. We do not allow our pups to be on the ground until well after the first shot is given at 6 weeks of age.

Phillip & Lucille Dodson with Louie and Holly.

Play time!

All of our Dogs are AKC registered and meet all the requirements when released for adoption. We do not allow our pups to be on the ground until well after the first shot is given at 6 weeks of age.

We address the physical as well as the psychological needs of the pups by close human contact and socialization. We have found that early socialization not only develops the pups personality, but is a key factor to the dogs general health. Much like a human baby needs close personal contact to develop its emotional health, so does a puppy.

Zach, our breeding male.
AKC Registered.

Our breeding females.
AKC Registered.

We have a wonderful working relationship with our veterinarians making health needs available around the clock. Our breeders are well cared for and are socialized and exercised daily. They too are kept off the ground until play time and enjoy a roomy kennel which is both heated in winter and cooled in summer. Our kennels are constantly being improved as needs are recognized. A happy, healthy adult dog will produce a happy healthy puppy.

Our lower kennel.	Our lower kennel.
Our beautiful puppies.	Our lupper kennel.

PLEASE NOTE: In addition to our kennels, the demand for quality Boxer puppies continue to rise each year. In order to keep up with the demand here at Tennessee Boxers, we utilize the talent of other breeders in assisting us meet that demand. There are many great breeders in America that know how to raise quality pups, but finding them can be difficult. So, we put thousands of miles on our van each year, searching out these breeders, just so you won't have to. We never ship our pups, or have them shipped. Everything is done on a personal, in person inspections only, and transported by us personally, to insure proper care, and low stress factors.

ALSO NOTE: All of our pups sell for $750.00 each, no matter what the color, sex, or age. However, (special orders may be higher).

The Family Behind Tennessee Boxers

The people who help to make Tennessee Boxers the most trusted name in the nation and
abroad for quality boxer puppies for the past 18 years. From all of us! Thank you!

WHAT IS A BOXER?

Tennessee Boxers and Bostons If you have owned a Boxer before, you will no doubt know everything we will mention. If you have never owned a Boxer, prepare to fall in love with the most beautiful, intelligent and intuitive dog known. First of all, as with all puppies, you must understand that a puppy is a helpless baby until you teach it what it needs to know. Boxers are highly intelligent and learn very quickly. Even very young pups have been known to become completely housebroken because he understands you and quickly realizes what is acceptable and what is not. If you allow your pup to have a bad habit when it is a baby, it will no doubt carry it throughout its life. Therefore, break bad habits before they become an issue.

Another satisfied customer.

Buddy - One of our stud dogs.

Doc - Our upcoming stud.

Boxers instinctively love children and will guard over them with a passion. Very few babysitters would lay down their life as quickly in defense of their charge as a Boxer will. Because of his intelligence these wonderful dogs can assess a situation quickly and accurately. They are slow to anger, but if he does become angry he is a force to be reckoned with. Originally bred in Germany, these muscular dogs were used to hunt bear. They are gentle when gentleness is needed and tough when toughness is needed. Boxers instinctively protect their family, and seem to know when protection is needed.

Doc Adams Gunsmoke, our new stud.

Doc and Polly, Doc's mother.

Boxers make perfect house dogs and indeed does better indoors. His short, sleek coat does not generally provide enough insulation against the elements. He is a very social creature and will seek companionship when none is available. Boxers are energetic, playful and interested in everything. They are clowns that will keep you laughing and are able to change your bad mood in minutes. When you are sick, he'll never leave your side. When you are happy, he will bring his favorite toy and want you to play. When you are sad, he will be sad with you and lick the tears from your eyes.

In memory of Bubba.

A happy customer.

Holly found a friend.

BOSTON TERRIERS Due to the overwhelming request for a smaller breed to be added to our kennels, we now offer Boston Terriers!	A happy customer.
Kirby	Buddy

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Over the past 18 years we have had many questions about Boxers from folks all over the world , so we have listed a few of the most frequently asked questions, and answers. I hope they will help when choosing and caring for you Boxer.

1. Question: Is it true that all white Boxers are deaf or blind?

Answer: NO! deafness, and blindness is usually due to improper breeding practices, or descendents from such dogs.

2. Question: How big should a Boxer be?
Answer: Females should be between 40 to 60 lbs. Males, 60 to 80 lbs.

3. Question: What is the average life expectancy of a Boxer?
Answer: That would depend on where you get your Boxer, and the care it gets through out its life, but to just give you some idea, “show dogs” have an average of 2 to 5 years, usually due to breeding practices, and the stress level while on the show trail. “Back yard breeders” have an average of 5 to 8 years, usually due to improper care of parents before breeding, and improper care of the pups the first 6 weeks of birth, or generally speaking, a lack of knowledge. “Pet shops“ usually have about the same as back yard breeders, but at the same time you will be spending a lot more on health issues. “Responsible breeders” have between 8 to 15 years due to their knowledge of the Boxers history, their special needs, awareness of possible health problems, and how to deal with unexpected situations that comes only from many years of experience.

4. Question: Should I feed my dog table scraps?
Answer: YES! If there is one thing I have learned over the years, it is dogs are healthier, and live longer when you share your food with your dog. Dog foods do have a lot of the vitamins and minerals a dog needs, but they should never be limited to dog food only.

5. Question: Who should I trust with the health of my dog, my veterinarian or my breeder?
Answer: That would depend on exactly what the problem is, and where you bought your dog. There are some things that only a vet can help you with. But for most of the questions, and solutions you have about your Boxer, you should always trust your breeders advice first, providing of coarse you bought your dog from a responsible breeder. Most all qualified breeders will know 10 times more about there breed than a veterinarian.

6: Question: Is natural herbs, or vitamin supplements really that important, doesn’t dog food provide all of that?
Answer: NO!! Dog foods do not provide everything a dog needs, and yes you should always add a good supplement on a daily basis. It is my opinion that if you cannot afford a good supplement of herbs, vitamins and minerals, then do not get a dog! A dog raised by a responsible breeder will only be as good as a responsible owner!

“Boxer Phil”

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A DOG'S BILL OF RIGHTS

I have the right......

to live a life free of cruelty and neglect.
to be protected from disease by having proper veterinary care throughout my life.
to be protected from injury by having my safety ensured with a secure fence or being walked on a leash and not allowed to run free without supervision.
to good food and lots of clean, fresh water.
to be clean and have my coat kept brushed and my nails kept trimmed.
to be protected from the weather, from the cold of winter and the heat of summer and I have the right to shelter when left outside.
to travel safely with you, not loose in the back of an open pick-up truck.
to companionship. I am a social animal by my very nature and do not do well when isolated from people and other animals.
to kindness. I will do my best to please you but should never have to endure your bad moods or temper.
to make mistakes and have those mistakes corrected with fairness and consistency, not with anger.
to play.
to be confident and happy.
to be loved and praised and to know that I make you happy and bring joy to your life.
to reproduce ONLY if you, as my owner, can guarantee the health, comfort and safety of me and the little ones I produce, and find my children good and happy homes where they can live long and productive lives as companion animals.
to love you regardless of whether my other rights have been violated and will unselfishly lay down my life for you, because that, too, is my right as a dog - YOUR DOG!

NUVET PLUS VITAMINS

IMPORTANT WORDS OF WISDOM CONCERNING BOXERS AND
OTHER HYBRID DOGS

1. Did you know most breeds of dogs are a hybrid?
2. Did you know hybrid dogs have a weaker immune system?
3. Have you ever wondered why your Boxer doesn't have as long of life
span as some breeds, and are also more likely to have more health problems?

Let me explain!

If you do not know what a hybrid dog is, it is simply any dog, or other animal, or plant that has been altered by its natural genetics by adding one or more breeds to the original to end up with a desired trait. For instance, let's say you want a gentle house pet like a basset hound, but you want one that would have a lot more energy, so you would breed a terrier to the basset hound and hope to end up with just the dog you want. While this is not always accomplished, the theory is correct.

The immune system may be the cause of many costly problems that arise in the course of a dog's life.

Let's look at some!

Since we deal with Boxers here at Tennessee Boxers, let's see if you recognize any of these symptoms that you have experienced or have heard of in the past:

1. Heart murmurs and other heart related problems
2. Liver disease
3. Allergies
4. Weak stomachs (throwing up a lot)
5. Mange caused by the demodex mite (also called hereditary mange)
6. Tumors
7. Cancers
8. Yeast infections (in ears)

These are a list of some of the main problems that you may or may not have heard of. Other problems such as, hip dysplasia, blindness and, deafness, are not usually associated with the immune system, but instead falls under poor breeding or inbreeding. Many show breeders fall into this category, but not all.

WHAT CAN WE DO THEN!!?

All we have to do is strengthen the immune system! And how do we do this effectively!?

There is a very simple solution to this problem! Nature has provided a number of natural herbs to aid in fighting immune system disorders, and a company called NuVet Labs provides a herbal vitamin that has been proven to be the most effective herbal supplement on the market. I use them on my dogs daily, and offer extended guarantees to all my customers who promise to keep their pups on this vitamin. IT'S THAT IMPORTANT! This herbal vitamin is called NuVet plus, and is a must for anyone owning a hybrid dog.

If you would like to try this amazing herbal vitamin just call
1(800) 474-7044 and use order code # 61019.

The folks at NuVet labs will be able to assist you with all the information you will need to obtain this wonderful product, along with other equally proven products that will maximize your dog's health and long life.

The NuVet Plus™ for Canines and NuVet Plus™ for Felines, provide the very best human-grade, natural ingredients available and utilize the latest advances in medical, veterinary and nutritional science. They pledge to adhere to the highest standards in products and services. Their goal is to maintain a lasting and caring relationship with their family of NuVet Plus™ customers and their pets they love. For more information visit their website at: http://www.nuvet.com/61019

Statement of our Faith

Here at Tennessee Boxers, we believe our success has depended solely on faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Without him in our lives, there would no business called Tennessee Boxers. We believe he was virgin born, and came to this earth, died on a cross, and rose again the third day to save us from all our sins. We believe he is the son of God , and now sits at the right hand of the father, and will come again some day soon to take us home with him , and give us life eternal. “Blessed is the name of the Lord!!”

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"Billy Coopers Music"
Our Spiritual & Financial Advisors

Thank you, and God Bless!!
Phillip & Lucille Dodson.

For more information please contact:

Phillip & Lucy Dodson
(423) 733-0029 TN
(540) 854-4589 VA
Email: boxerphil@yahoo.com

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