Avalon's Baccarat of Victory

AM/Int CH. Avalon's Baccarat of Victory CD, RN, CGC, TT

photo taken at 6 1/2 years old - June 2006

Whelped October 22, 1999

AKC DNA# V20663002

Breeders - Avalon Boxers Daniel Buchwald DVM, Norra Hansen & Victory Boxers Michelle Steward

Beau came to me in the spring of 2000, at 7 months old, from Daniel Buchwald and Norra Hansen of Avalon Boxers. At the time of Beau's arrival, we were stationed in Alaska, so Beau was flown to me, basically sight unseen - other then a few pictures. I couldn't have been happier, when I picked him up at the airport, my very own show dog! Beau was pretty much thrust into our first dog show, just three weeks after his arrival. We bonded quickly and drove to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory in Canada. We attended 6 shows, in 3 days, and wow!! What a set of shows - for someone that had only attended 2 fun matches and worked as a ring steward at one other show, I was not very well prepared! We did well enough, winning Best Puppy in Group on one day, we didn't get any points towards his championship that weekend - due to a low turn out of Boxers, but I learned so much. That weekend I was taken under the able wing of Terri Dunning of Alpine Boxers, she showed me some grooming tricks, and helped with my handling and helped explain the dog shows a bit better for me. Beau has been both a challenge and a joy to have in my home. I have learned so much from this boy, and was truly bitten by the "Dog Show Bug" because of him. He has always been owner handled by me, both in the breed ring and the Obedience and Rally rings, we are a team and have a bond that can't be broken. Together we have accomplished more then I had ever expected, 2 - almost 3 - Breed Championships (missing out on the Canadian title by 1 point), his first Obedience title, his first Rally title, his Canine Good Citizenship, and his Temperament title. I couldn't be more proud of this boy, he has come a long way, from the gangly, long legged, skinny puppy to the solid, gentleman of today. He has all the attributes of a great Boxer - Beauty and Brains.

Of course I wouldn't be who I am without the help of Daniel Buchwald of Avalon Boxers, for entrusting me with Beau. Candy Bartos of Candance Boxers, she helped with my handling and gave me a few grooming tricks in between shows, and loaned me equipment when I was first starting out, as well as a place to sleep while at the shows. Terri Dunning of Alpine Boxers for the wonderful sportsmanship lessons, both in and out of the rings and answering all of my Boxer health questions. And of course the people that helped fuel my competitive fight show after show, Jean and Roger Hale of Moosewood Boxers, competing against their "Harry" was a high point each show weekend.

Beau received his AKC and International Championship titles the summer of 2001 at 18 months old. He took some time off, and was able to mature and really come into himself, he was shown limitedly as a Champion, his 2nd time out he received a BOB, and then a month later at the Montana Circuits, he received a BOS and BOB over some really incredible and well known Specials, all owner handled. Beau again took some time off, and sired two litters with my Tara (C-Era Simone), and then started his career in Obedience and Rally. After competing in 4 trials, Beau received his Companion Dog (CD) title, and then after another 4 trials Beau received his Rally Novice (RN) title. Beau is continuing his training and will hopefully be competing in the advanced classes.

Beau's Health Record

24 Hr Holter May 2006 - 0 VPCs

OFA Hips May 2006 - BX-3592G78M-PI - Good

Cardiac May 2006 - SAS Clear

Beau's Show Record

This site was designed by and maintained by FarMore Web Design. All images, logos and photos are owned by Amber Gates and FarMore Boxers 2007©