Boxador

The Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland, Canada from the original Newfoundland breed. The earliest Newfoundland dogs were seen in different sizes, with the smallest being called the St. John’s Newfoundland or Lesser Newfoundland. The earliest examples of the Labrador breed were black and medium in size, with significant skills in retrieving game, and helpful when working with fishermen. The dogs were excellent swimmers, having no problem swimming in the icy waters of the North. While the breed died out in Newfoundland, many Labradors had been taken to England in the 1800’s. These dogs, as well as other crossbreeds, were able to evolve and earned a reputation for upland game retrieving. The Labrador Retriever became recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917. The Boxer is thought to be a descendant of the Tibetan Mastiff, while other theories put him as a distant relative of the Dogue de Bordeaux. Prized as a hunter and fighter, he was thankfully allowed to move on to better pursuits as time went on. A companion, military dog, and even a show dog were future jobs. The Boxer was added to the AKC roster in 1904.