General

America’s top breeder since 1979, Richard Tomita unites the world of the Boxer in one definitive volume: illustrated with nearly 1500 photographs from over 30 nations, with contributions from over 60 guest authors, “The World of the Boxer” proves to be the most comprehensive, informative and colorful volume ever published on this breed – or any other breed! From the fascinating tale of Frau Stockman of Germany, the mother of the Boxer breed, to the meteoric rise of the great Bang Away, as heartwarmingly told by his own breeder and owner Phoebe Harris, through the careers of the pillar dogs and breeders of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico, South Africa, as well as Asia, Europe and South America, “The World of the Boxer” provides detailed first-hand accounts and photographs to bring Boxers from around the globe directly to you. Including chapters by well-known breeders and authors from around the world, this epic volume also includes Boxer-specific information on selecting a puppy, obedience training, showing, and handling, plus a complete illustrated chapter on breeding and whelping, written by the proprietor of the famous Jacquet Boxer Kennel, the author Richard Tomita.

For show Boxer enthusiasts, this book presents illustrations of every American Boxer Club National Specialty winner since the first show in 1936; the roster of the Sires and Dams of Merit in the United States and Canada, compiled by Sturlene Arnold.

For all lovers of the Boxer, this book opens the true heart of the Boxer, including many stories of Boxer heroes, dogs who work for the disabled, in rescue work, and much more. For anyone who has shared his life with a Boxer, “The World of the Boxer” is a spectacular colorful dream come true.

About the Author –

The author’s fascination with the Boxer traces back to the heyday of Bang Away, when Richard Tomita decided that he would one day own a Boxer just like that flashy ambassador who was depicted in newspapers and magazines around the world. Rick has had Boxers all his life since he was a child. His world-famous kennel, Jacquet Boxers, since the first litter in 1972, has produced over 160 American Kennel Club Champions and over 250 known International Champions, including many foundation dogs for American and International kennels alike. Each year since 1981, Rick has been awarded the American Boxer Club’s annual award for Breeder of the Year and/or Kennel Making the Most Champions. Even more to his credit, happy, healthy Jacquet Boxers, as champions and watchdogs, warm the hearts and homes of Boxer families on six continents. Despite the many dogs who bear the Jacquet name, Rick continues to make himself available to the owners of his dogs as well as his fellow breeders for advice and encouragement.

He is the author of “A New Owner’s Guide to Boxers,” nominated by Dog Writers Association of America in 1997, as well as the first American book on the Shiba Inu, entitled “Shibas,” both published by T.F.H. With his partner William Scolnik, he owns the very successful J-B Wholesale Pet Supply, Inc. in Oakland, New Jersey.

Author – Richard Tomita
Publisher – T.F.H. Publications, Inc.
Date Published – 2000
Page Count – 592
Hard Cover
ISBN # 0-7938-0465-5