Lilly Wins Again ! (11/10/24)
PawPrint Added Bonus
The next day following her Reserve Winners win, Lilly hits a homerun by going Winners Bitch ! Owner-breeder handled, this was a fabulous debut show weekend for the puppy.
Lilly First Show ! (11/09/24)
PawPrint Added Bonus
Lilly wins Reserve Winners Bitch at her first show and owner-breeder handled. Go baby girl !
The pups are 2 weeks old ! (1/11/2023)
Ch PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy and Bobby's puppies are now 2 weeks old. New photos are posted. ! 3 stunning fawn pups were born on January 11th and Lizzy is being a great mom. We have 1 girl and 2 boys. Pedigree, health testing and parent photos are up.
THE PUPPIES ARE HERE ! (1/11/2023)
Ch PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy and Bobby's puppies are here ! 3 stunning fawn pups were born on January 11th and Lizzy is being a great mom. We have 1 girl and 2 boys. Pedigree, health testing and parent photos are up.
Upcoming Litter (11/17/2023)
Ch PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy has just been bred and hopefully pups will be here approximately January 11, 2024. Stay tuned for us to confirm the pregnancy in about 4 weeks. Pedigree and parent photos are up.
Health Testing Brag!! (2/14/23)
Ch PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy passed her Heart Holter test with "0" blips on the cardiac meter. Awesome !!
Health Testing Brag!! (9/3/22)
Ch PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy passed her Echo with flying colors ( color flow doppler ) and low heart results. That is the goal! Testing performed by a board certified Cardiologist.
NEW CHAMPION !! (4/22/22)
Ch PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy finished her Championship with a Specialty Major win to bring her to 4 Majors. Definitely an over achiever. Expertly handled by Catlin Cahill.
Another Major Win for Lizzy !! (2/20/22)
PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy went back out after 3 months at home and quickly won her 3rd Major Win ! She needs just 1 single point for her championship. Expertly handled by Catlin Cahill.
Major Win for Lizzy !! (11/13/21)
PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy wins a huge 4 Point Major from the 9-12 month puppy class. This brings her very close to her AKC Championship with 11 points and both majors. Expertly handled by Catlin Cahill.
Lizzy's Does It Again (10/30/21)
PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy wins 2 more points from the 9-12 month puppy class handled by Catlin Cahill.
Lizzy's is recognized by AKC (9/09/21)
PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy is recognized by AKC with a Puppy of Achievement Award after just 3 show weekends in the ring.
Lizzy's wins again! (7/12/21)
PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy wins 2 more points from the 6-9 month puppy class at her second show weekend out !
Lizzy's MAJOR win ! (7/12/21)
PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy wins a 3 point Major from the 6-9 month puppy class at her second all-breed show !
Lizzy Wins! (7/11/21)
PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy wins a Major Reserve at her first all-breed show !
Lizzy Wins! (7/10/21)
PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy wins Grand Sweepstakes and Best Puppy In Specialty show at her second Specialty show !
Lizzy Wins! (7/09/21)
PawPrint No Shame In My Game
Lizzy wins Best Puppy in Sweepstakes and Best Puppy In Specialty show at her first Specialty show !
MEME Is A Momma (12/06/20)
PawPrint Me Myself and I
The puppies are here and they are fabulous !!!
MEME IS PREGNANT (11/05/20)
PawPrint Me Myself and I
MeMe has been bred to Chase and we just confirmed she is pregnant ! Pups are due 12/5/20
UPCOMING LITTER (10/03/20)
PawPrint Me Myself and I
MeMe has been bred to Chase so we are hopeful the fertility Gods will shine down on her for a safe and lovely litter in December 2020 !
HEALTH TEST RESULTS (9/20/20)
CH Mephisto N HI Desert N PawPrint Boxers Straight No Chaser
I am pleased and proud to share the Chase had a 24 hour holter test for Boxer ARVC. His result as sa single VPC in that 24 hour period. Outstanding !!
Covid 19 (March 2020)
A global pandemic in response to Covid-19 caused all California shows to be cancelled for the majority of 2020. As a result, Chase's early bid towards his Grand Championship has been put on hold as we wisely adhere to health protocols and hope for a clearer 2021. Everyone stay safe !
NEW CHAMPION !! (10/19/19)
Mephisto N HI Desert N PawPrint Boxers Straight No Chaser
Chase finished his American Championship with a 3rd Major win at the East Bay Boxer Club Specialty show. He went Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best Puppy. This was only his 9th weekend in the ring and he finished at 10 months and 1 day old to become Champion #18 for PawPrint Boxers. OUTSTANDING !!
WINNERS DOG - BEST OF WINNERS - BEST OWNER-HANDLER (10/12/19)
Mephisto N HI Desert N PawPrint Boxers Straight No Chaser
Chase was handled by his owner Christina for another point up in lovely Sonora California at just 9 months old. Chase only needs 2 single points for his Championship.
WINNERS DOG (9/22/19)
Mephisto N HI Desert N PawPrint Boxers Straight No Chaser
Chase won another 2 points at the Donner Trail Kennel Club and his first time in the 9-12 month puppy class. Handled by Jimmy Bettis at just 9 months and 4 days old.
MAJOR WIN ! (8/31/19)
Mephisto N HI Desert N PawPrint Boxers Straight No Chaser
Chase won his second 3 point major win in Grass Valley and again from the 6-9 month puppy class and at just 8 months old.
AKC PUPPY ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE (8/25/19)
Mephisto N HI Desert N PawPrint Boxers Straight No Chaser
After just 4 weekends in the ring, Chase won the AKC Puppy Of Achievement award and at 8 months old.
BACK to BACK WINNERS DOG (8/25/19)
Mephisto N HI Desert N PawPrint Boxers Straight No Chaser
Chase's 4th weekend in the show ring saw him going back-to-back Winners Dog for 2 more points in Santa Rosa. Owner handled by Christina.
MAJOR WIN ! (8/04/19)
Mephisto N HI Desert N PawPrint Boxers Straight No Chaser
Chase won a 3 point major win his 3rd weekend in the ring from the 6-9 month puppy class and at just 7 months old in Dixon.
WINNERS DOG & BEST OF WINNERS (7/28/19)
Mephisto N HI Desert N PawPrint Boxers Straight No Chaser
Chase's 2nd weekend in the show ring saw him going Best of Winners for 2 points in Lodi. Owner handled by Christina.
NEW PUPPY (March 2019)
Mephisto N HI Desert N PawPrint Boxers Straight No Chaser
Come and meet the newest addition to PawPrint Boxers. CHASE comes from long time friend Lauri Travis and her co-breeder Michelle Yeadon. This young boy has an impressive body with incredible ground covering movement. He has moved right in with Boxers MeMe and Bella and is definitely is one of the family. His name is after my favorite acapella groups.
NEW CHAMPION !! (1/06/19)
PawPrint Bring On The Bling
Grace won her final Major win at the Kennel Club of Palm Springs to become the newest home-bred Champion for PawPrint Boxers !!
HEART TESTING (12/01/2018)
PawPrint Me Myself and I
MeMe was SAS Heart Cleared by a board certified Cardiologist. Murmur free !
WINNERS BITCH (12/01/2018)
PawPrint Me Myself and I
MeMe went Winners Bitch on a cold and rainy day in Stockton California. Owner-breeder handled.
SPECIALTY MAJOR RESERVE (10/20/2018)
PawPrint Bring On The Bling
Grace went back-to-back Specialty Major Reserve Bitch at the East Bay Boxer Club specialty.
PUPPY WORKING GROUP 2 !!! (8/26/2017)
PawPrint Me Myself and I
MeMe made her first real trip into the big wide world at the Mensona Kennel Club where she went Best of Breed Jr Puppy but then grabbed a Group 2 !! Despite 100+ degree heat, she kept her cool long enough to strut her stuff. At 4 months old, this is a great start.
Saying goodbye is hard (6/04/17)
CH PawPrint Show Must Go On
With the heaviest of hearts we had to say Goodbye to our beloved Bobby. A visit to the vet for what we thought was a simple problem unfortunately showed it was a much more grave situation. Hug your Boxers because you never know how long you may have with them. Bobby was my Boxer soulmate and my fur son.
NEW PUPPY !!! (4/01/2017)
PawPrint Me Myself and I
Come and meet the newest member of PawPrint Boxers - MeMe !! Born as a singleton, she has quickly found a spot in our home and in our hearts.
GRACE SINGLES OUT (12/10/2016)
PawPrint Bring On The Bling
www.GraceBoxer.com
Grace took Winners Bitch and Best of Winners at the Santa Cruz Kennel Club to single out. She is now just looking for her final Major win to complete her Championship.
BEST OF BREED AGAIN ! (10/22/16)
GCHB PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy won Best of Breed the following day at the Upper Potomac Kennel Club
BEST OF BREED ! (10/22/16)
GCHB PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy won Best of Breed at the Laurel Highland Kennel Club
WINNERS BITCH / BEST OF WINNERS 3 point major (10/09/16)
PawPrint Bring On The Bling
Grace picked up her first Major Win. She is closing in fast on her AKC Championship.......
BEST OF BREED and a GROUP 1 !! (9/03/16)
GCH PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy won Best of Breed and then won the Working Group at the Beaver County Kennel Club
WINNERS BITCH / BEST OF WINNERS / BEST of OPPOSITE SEX- 1 point (8/28/16)
PawPrint Bring On The Bling
Grace went Winners Bitch for her 8th show point. She was owner/breeder handled.
BEST OF BREED !! (8/21/16)
GCH PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy won Best of Breed at the St. Clairsville Ohio Kennel Club
BEST OF BREED and a GROUP 3 !! (7/03/16)
GCH PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy won Best of Breed and a Group 3 at the Bushy Run Kennel Club
MAJOR RESERVE (6/12/16)
PawPrint Bring On The Bling
Grace won back-to-back Major Winners Bitch at Vallejo from the Open Fawn class and handled by Wendy Bettis and at the young age of just 17 months old.
SPECIALTY BEST OF OPPOSITE SEX (5/29/16)
GCH PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy competed at a 4 day Major weekend and was awarded Best of Opposite Sex to the #1 Boxer bitch in the country including the Alleghany Boxer Club, for 3 of the days. He went Major Select Dog at a 4th show.
WINNERS BITCH- 1 point (4/22/16)
PawPrint Bring On The Bling
Grace went Winners Bitch for her 7th show point. She was owner/breeder handled.
WINNERS BITCH / BEST OF WINNERS - 2 points (2/19/16)
PawPrint Bring On The Bling
Grace won 2 more points towards her Championship at the Santa Clara Kennel Club at just 13 months old.
WINNERS BITCH - 1 point (1/31/16)
PawPrint Bring On The Bling
Grace wins back to back at the Cow Palace for another Winners Bitch and Best of Opposite Sex and Best Owner-Handler at just 1 year old. Owner-Breeder handled !!
Reserve Winners Dog - what a pup! (1/31/16)
PawPrint's King Of Hearts
King had back to back Reserve Winners Dog . Way to go !!
WINNERS BITCH - 1 point (1/30/16)
PawPrint Bring On The Bling
Bling starts off the new year by winning Winners Bitch, Best of Opposite Sex and Best Owner-Handler at just 1 year old. This was at the history Cow Palace in San Francisco.
Reserve Winners Dog - what a pup! (1/30/16)
PawPrint's King Of Hearts
King started his new year on the right paw by winning Reserve Winners Dog at the historic Cow Palace. Owner-breeder handled.
BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPSTAKES (10/18/15)
PawPrint's King Of Hearts
King wins Best Puppy in Sweepstakes at the East Bay Boxer Club Specialty. Handled by Christina and Tiffany.
WINNERS BITCH - 2 points (8/23/15)
PawPrint Show Me A Classic
Bella went Winners Female, Best of Opposite Sex and Best Owner-Handler after having been out of the ring for almost a year and her first return after having had her first litter. WOW! Owner-breeder handled.
Reserve Winners Dog - what a pup! (8/03/15)
PawPrint's King Of Hearts
King won Reserve Winners Dog at his 2nd show. Owner-breeder handled.
Grace has her first point win (9/06/15)
PawPrint Bring On The Bling
Grace won Winner's Bitch, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex for her first point at the Redwood Empire Kennel Club
Grace wins at her first AKC show (7/11/15)
PawPrint Bring On The Bling
Grace won Reserve Winner's Bitch at her first dog show. Owner-breeder handled.
Best In Specialty Match (6/13/15)
PawPrint's King Of Hearts
King won Best Puppy In Specialty Match at the East Bay Boxer Club event. Owner-breeder handled.
BEST of BREED and a GROUP 2 (5/12/15)
GCH PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy came out of retirement to win Best of Breed and a Group 2 against some of the top winning Boxers and all-breed dogs in the country.
The pups are 6 weeks old (1/31/15)
PawPrint Show Me A Classic
Bella's Christmas 7 are growing up fast and healthy. Come and visit them at 6 weeks old.
New Litter ! (12/20/14)
PawPrint Show Me A Classic
Bella is a new momma! She gave birth to 7 healthy fawn Boxer puppies on December 20th. Come and visit with them.
Health Testing Brag ! (9/08/14)
PawPrint Show Me A Classic
Bella had recently passed her Echo heart test with a board certified cardiologist as she continued her pre-breeding health clearances. Happy day today when her 24 hour holter test result came back with only 4 single VPC's !!
NEW GRAND CHAMPION !! (7/02/14)
CH PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy finished his AKC Grand Championship today by winning his 5th major after only 3 show weekends. If you blinked, you would have missed it. All wins were over Champion competition.
NEW CHAMPION !! (11/16/13)
CH PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy finished his Championship today with yet another major win to truly become an over-achiever. He went Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Western Boxer Club of New York. At just 13 months old, this boy finished fast and with very limited showing. Clancy also brings home for his human parents the coveted American Boxer Club Best of Winners plaque. Clancy is the 16th Champion for PawPrint Boxers and the 8th Champion for Blarney Boxers. This also makes Champion #4 for co-breeder, Hi-Desert Boxers. Clancy is the 1st Champion for his doggy parents, Ruby and Bobby. Way to go !!
Clancy wins his 3rd Major (11/01/13)
PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy went Winners Dog to grab his 3rd major. At 13 months old, he now stands with 12 points and is in the home stretch.
Clancy wins his 2nd Major (10/27/13)
PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy went Winners Dog to grab his 2nd major. At 13 months old, he now stands with 9 points with both of his majors.
Clancy is knocking on the door (10/26/13)
PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy went reserve to a 4 point major at the Queensboro Kennel Club.
Clancy picks up another point (10/19/13)
PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy went Winners Dog for another point at the Gloucester County Kennel Club. His first weekend in the 12-18 month class.
Bella gets her first puppy point win wins big (8/25/13)
PawPrint Show Me A Classic
Bella went Winners Bitch and Best Puppy for her first point from the 9-12 month puppy class. She was owner-breeder handled.
3 point Major ! (5/26/13)
PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy went Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a 3 point major. To make this extra special, it was from the 6-9 month puppy class !
Clancy at the ABC (5/06/13)
PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy went to Indianapolis to compete at the American Boxer Club National Specialty. I am thrilled to say he made the final cut in a very competitive 6-9 month brindle puppy dog class.
Clancy has a new web address (5/06/13)
PawPrint's Bit O'Blarney
Clancy can now be reached at www.ClancyBoxer.com - his own address.
Bella the newest PawPrint puppy (11/06/12)
PawPrint Show Me A Classic
I am thrilled to introduce the newest addition to PawPrint Boxers. "Bella" is from my beloved Bobby and Ruby. She will staying her with her doggy parents and her human parents and will be shown at local California dog shows.
Puppies are 7 weeks old (11/04/12)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight - Pedigree and 7 week old photos
Ruby and Bobby's puppies are now 7 weeks old. All 7 have been spoken for by wonderful homes including one that will stay here at PawPrint. They will be slowly leaving for their new homes over the next 2 weeks. Please enjoy their 7 week old photos.
Ruby has her puppies (9/16/12)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight - RUBY litter pedigree and photos
Ruby welcomes a wonderful litter of 7 healthy Boxer babies. Bred to the handsome Champion PawPrint boy, Toby - CH PAWPRINT SHOW MUCH GO ON, this is a wonderful match in terms of pedigree, health and temperament. Come and visit the kiddies.
Health Testing Brag (4/02/12)
CH PawPrint Show Must Go On
Bobby paid a very important visit to Dr Richard Kienle whom is a board certified Cardiologist. He had his heart tested with Echocardiogram with a color flow dopplor. The results were an official heart healthy Boxer boy !
NEW CHAMPION !! (3/25/12)
CH PawPrint Show Must Go On
Bobby won Winners Dog for a 3 point major to finish his title! He won back-to-back majors in Vallejo under the incredible handling of Wendy and Jimmy Bettis. At 17 months old, Bobby finished his title with 3 majors wins and is now AKC Champion PawPrint Show Must Go On !!
4 point Major ! (3/24/12)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
Bobby won Winners Dog for a 4 point major. Bobby now has both of his majors and only needs a single point for his Championship.
Winners Dog again ! (3/05/12)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
Bobby won Winners Dog 2 days in a row, at the Superstition Kennel Club, for another 2 points towards his Championship.
Winners Dog / Best of Winners (3/04/12)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
Bobby goes Winners Dogs and Best of Winners, at the Superstition Kennel Club, for another 2 points towards his Championship.
Bobby wins a Specialty Major (3/01/12)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
Bobby won Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Boxer Club of Arizona for his first major win. Having stayed home for the past several months to grow up, he hit the show ring with a purpose.
Major Reserve Winners Dog (10/20/11)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
Bobby was knocking on the major door with this impressive reserve win from the 12-18 month class at just 12 months old.
BEST IN SPECIALTY MATCH (10/01/11)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
Bobby won Best Puppy and overall Best in Specialty Match at the East Bay Boxer Club and under breeder judge Lori Serrano. He was owner-breeder handled by Christina.
Ruby has her puppies (7/28/11)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight - RUBY litter pedigree
Ruby welcomes her first litter of lovely Boxer babies. Bred to the handsome Champion PawPrint boy, Toby - CH PAWPRINT TIME FOR A BOI TOI, this is a wonderful match in terms of pedigree, health and temperament. Come and visit the kiddies.
Bobby gets another owner-handler win ! (5/22/11)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
Continuing to prove this young man has star quality, Bobby went Winners Dog and Best of Winners for his 3rd point in Vallejo. Once again, he was owner-breeder handled by Christina Ghimenti of PawPrint Boxers.
Bobby places at the American Boxer Club National Specialty (5/09/11)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
Bobby flew to Kentucky to compete at the annual American Boxer Club National Specialty show. Handled by Wendy Bettis, Bobby placed 3rd his large Futurity class of 16.
Bobby does it again ! (5/01/11)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
In back to back wins, Bobby went Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex for his second show point. Owner-breeder handled by Christina Ghimenti of PawPrint Boxers.
Bobby goes Winners Dog and Best of Winners (4/30/11)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
At just 6 months old, Bobby went Winners Dog, Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex for his first show point. Owner-breeder handled by Christina Ghimenti of PawPrint Boxers.
Bobby goes Reserve Winners Dog (4/09/11)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
Just 3 days past turning 6 months old, Bobby put his paws into the AKC ring and came away with his first Reserve Winners Dog over mature pointed competition. Owner-breeder handled by Christina Ghimenti of PawPrint Boxers.
Toby sires his first litter (4/11/11)
Puppy photos 4/24/11
Zoey whelped her first litter which was sired by Toby, Ch PawPrint Time For a Boi Toi. Breeders Adrian Arroyo and Joanna Clark are proud to announce 5 healthy puppies.
Bobby is 4 months old (2/20/11)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
Bobby paid a visit to a local dog show for some meet and greet time. New photos are up of his time spent with Wendy Bettis.
Ruby can herd ! (2/05/11)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight, HIC
Ruby decided to step outside the Boxer box and try her paws at herding. Conducted by AKC herding judge Deborah Pollard, Ruby became one of the few Boxer to pass the instinct test and come away with high marks. Rather remarkable thing to watch as tall dark Ruby met these large white sheep for the first time.
Christina judges in Portland Oregon (1/19/11)
Christina Ghimenti - PawPrint Boxers
Christina had the honor to judge Specialty Sweepstakes at the Oregon Boxer Club. The show was held at the Portland Expo Center which is a wonderful venue. A wonderful trip to see some very impressive Boxers and meet up with old friends.
New Champion! (1/09/11)
Toby
Champion PawPrint Time For a Boi Toi
Toby went Winners Dog for a 4 point major at the Kennel Club of Palm Springs to finish with his Championship. He is the 14th Champion to finish for PawPrint Boxers.
Bobby is Here !! (12/04/10)
PawPrint Show Must Go On
Today is the day that Bobby touched down at the House of PawPrint. Ruby and Brandi are in love with their new baby brother. The humans are rather smitten too :)
Toby wins his 2nd Specialty Winners dog (10/29/10)
Toby
Cinnamon Just In Time
Toby went Winners Dog at the Sacramento Valley Boxer Club. Breeder-judge was Warren Hudson. Toby is a littermate to Justin, CH Cinnamon Just In Time.
AKC Breeder of Merit (10/20/10)
Official AKC status
PawPrint Boxers and Christina Ghimenti have officially been included the newest program for AKC, the AKC Breeder of Merit.
New Champion! (10/02/10)
Justin
Champion Cinnamon Just In Time
Justin went Winners Dog and Best of Winners to finish with his 3rd Major at the Monroe Kennel Club. Judge was Mr Jon Cole. Justin is a littermate to Toby, PawPrint Time For a Boi Toi.
Justin wins a Specialty Major (10/1/10)
Justin
Cinnamon Just In Time
Justin went Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a Major win at the Michigan Boxer Club. Judge was Mrs Francine Schwartz. Justin is a plainly marked fawn boy and this is his 2nd major. Justin is a littermate to Toby, PawPrint Time For a Boi Toi.
Forest Goes Winners Dog (9/12/10)
Son of Genny
Gingerbread Black Forest
Handled by Christina Ghimenti, Forest went Best of Winners for his first point. Just over 12 months old, Forest is a plainly marked fawn boy with a lot of potential.
Christina judges in Houston Texas (7/22/10)
Christina Ghimenti - PawPrint Boxers
Christina had the honor to judge Specialty Sweepstakes at the Houston Boxer Club. The show was held at the impressive Reliance Center; same complex as the Houston Astrodome. A wonderful trip to see some very impressive Boxers.
Major Reserve (7/10/10)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
At only his 3rd show weekend for 2010, Toby won his class of 5 and went Reserve Winners Dog to a large major. Very encouraging for a boy whom only needs one more major to finish his Championship.
Heart Testing Brag (6/24/10)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight
Ruby visited with Board Certified Cardiologist, Dr Richard Keinle DVM. After a wonderful session he declared Ruby to be clear of SAS and murmur free! OFA registration is in the mail as I type this.
Ruby goes Winners Bitch (6/13/10)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight
Ruby competed at the Contra Costa County Kennel Club and despite temps nearing 100 degrees, she remained cool and walked away a winner.
Bangaway in Life Magazine 1956 (3/05/10)
Ch Bangaway of Sirrah Crest
I was able to find a wonderful 1956 issue of Life Magazine which was reflecting on Westminster and featured photos and contact about Bangaway and Baroque.
New Year = New Major Win ! (1/20/10)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby started off 2010 by traveling up north to Oregon and bringing home a Specialty Major Win! Going Best of Winners at the Oregon Boxer Club, kicked off the new year with a bang.
Ruby goes Reserve Winners (12/27/09)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight
Ruby competed at the San Mateo Kennel Club as her last time in the 6-9 month puppy class. She said goodbye by going Reserve in a very nice Winners class.
PawPrint Halloween 2009 (10/29/09)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight
It's Halloween and PawPrint and that means it's dress up time. Ruby put her best paw forward this year at the annual East Bay Boxer Club dog show.
Ruby Wins Best Puppy in Specialty - again ! (10/23/09)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight
Ruby competed at the Sacramento Valley Boxer Club Specialty shows held in Dixon, California. Once again she was awarded Best Puppy in Specialty Show! Ruby was undefeated in her puppy class all 3 days of the show circuit.
Ruby Wins Best Puppy in Sweepstakes and Specialty (10/16/09)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight
Ruby competed at the East Bay Boxer Club Specialty shows held in Pleasanton, California. Against a large and impressive puppy competition, and at barely 6 months old, Ruby did great. She won her Specialty class both days. Ruby then went on to win Best Puppy in Sweepstakes and later on won Best Puppy in Specialty show. Very impressive !
Toby Health Testing Brag part 2 (10/13/09)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby received his NEGATIVE gene mutation results from Dr Kate Meurs, DVM. This means Toby has no sign of the recently discovered gene mutation known to have a direct link to Boxer Cardiomyopathy.
Toby Health Testing Brag (9/30/09)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby was hip reviewed by reknowned surgeon Dr Gary Brown. He not only gave a preliminary evaluation of Excellent, he stated "these are some of the best hips I have ever seen". High praise indeed! Digital xrays have been sent to OFA to get their official word.
Ruby Wins Best Puppy in Match (9/19/09)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight
Ruby competed at an event held by the Northern California Working Group Association. She participated in an all-breed puppy match and in the 3-6 month puppy class. Even as she stopped in mid-movement to pick up a dandelion, she got the judge's nod as Best All-Breed Puppy !
New Ruby photos - 18 weeks old (8/01/09)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight
Ruby spent a wonderful morning in Dixon, California, making a ton of new friends. She also stopped for a brief moment to pose for some new stacked photos.
New Champion (7/04/09)
CH Raintree's Sweet Dreams
Frankee goes Winners Bitch for 4 more points at the Santa Maria Kennel Club to finish her Championship.
Justin wins a Specialty Major! (7/3/09)
Cinnamon Just In Time
Justin takes an impressive Specialty Major Winners Dog at the Michigan Boxer Club under judge Joe Gregory.
Ruby romps in Santa Cruz (6/27/09)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight
Ruby spent a wonderful day in Santa Cruz having brunch at the golf course and then romping on the warm sands at the branch. Life is good in California!
Justin goes Reserve Winners Dog (6/14/09)
Cinnamon Just In Time
Justin went Reserve Winners dog to another Major at the Echo Hills Kennel Club Of Ohio
and under judge Mrs Meredith Johnson-Snyder.
New Puppy is Here !! (5/31/09)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight
Ruby has come to PawPrint as a wonderful new fresh boxer face. She and Brandi has become close friends and of course trouble has to come in two. Ruby has a fearless and curious nature which is exactly what we have been looking for. Oh, and she is brindle!
Frankee goes Winners Bitch (6/04/09)
Raintree's Sweet Dreams
Frankee goes Winners Bitch for 2 more points at the Skyline Dog Fanciers from the Open Fawn class and handled by Sonda Peterson.
Justin goes Reserve to a Major! (5/25/09)
Cinnamon Just In Time
Justin went Reserve Winners dog to another Major at the New Castle Kennel Club and under judge Mr Bradford Dunn.
Justin goes Reserve to a Major! (5/24/09)
Cinnamon Just In Time
Justin went Reserve Winners dog to another Major at the Trumbull County Kennel Club and under noted judge Mrs. Patricia Trotter.
Justin goes Reserve to a Major! (5/21/09)
Cinnamon Just In Time
Justin went Reserve Winners dog to a Major at the Laurel Highlands Kennel Association.
He and new handler Genine Demaso have become quite a team!
New puppy addition (5/20/09)
Hi Desert n PawPrint In Plain Sight
Coming soon to PawPrint will be a wonderful new fresh face. Name to be announced and adventures yet to be had !
Speaker in Veterans at ABC ! (5/06/09)
Ch PawPrint Plainly Spoken, CGC
Just shy of 10 years old, Speaker came out of retirement to compete at the 2009 American Boxer Club National Specialty. He went 2nd place in a highly competitive 8-10 year old class !
Justin goes Winners Dog - Best of Winners (4/25/09)
Cinnamon Just In Time
Justin went Winners Dog and Best of Winners for 2 more points. This classic fawn boy is maturing nicely.
Fort St. Claire Kennel Club - judge: Mr. Dana Cline
Moment is 11-1/2 years old ! (4/21/09)
Ch PawPrint's Moment In Time
Andy sent me a new 11 year old photo of Moment to share.
Speaker takes on a new challenge (4/11/09)
Am/Can Ch PawPrint's Plainly Spoken, CGC
Speaker now has his HIC, Herding Instict Certificate
Frankee goes Winners (3/21/09)
Raintree's Sweet Dreams
Frankee goes Winners Bitch at the San Mateo Kennel Club from the Open Fawn class and handled by Wendy Bettis.
Whisper Wins Again (3/08/09)
WHISPER
Whisper goes Winners Bitch at the Palm Beach County Dog Fanciers for another point.
Toby wins Best of Breed !! (1/25/09)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby goes Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Golden Gate Kennel Club from the Bred-By Exhibitor class. Not done yet, he then wins Best of Breed and makes the cut in the Working Group!
Toby goes Winners dog (1/24/09)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby goes Winners Dog at the Golden Gate Kennel Club from the Bred-By Exhibitor dog class to bring his AKC point count to 8.
Frankee goes Winners female (1/24/09)
Raintree's Sweet Dreams
Frankee goes Winners Bitch at the Golden Gate Kennel Club from the Open Fawn class and handled by Christina Ghimenti.
Toby wins Grand Sweepstakes (10/24/08)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby wins Grand Sweepstakes at the Sacramento Valley Boxer Club under breeder judge Betty Aikenhead.
HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY !! (9/18/08)
Ch Rosend n PawPrint's New Year, CGC TT
Penny joined the Double-Digit Club today. She turns a remarkable 10 years old.
Toby goes Winners dog (9/07/08)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby goes Winners Dog at the Redwood Empire Kennel Club from the 12-18 month dog class to bring his AKC point count to 7.
Toby goes Best of Winners (8/30/08)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby goes Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Golden Valley Kennel Club from the 12-18 month dog class to bring his AKC point count to 6.
Heart Testing Brag (8/02/08)
PawPrint Talk For A Boi Toi
Toby visited with Board Certified Cardiologist, Dr Lori Siemans, DVM. After a wonderful session she declared Toby to be clear of SAS and murmur free! OFA registration is in the mail as I type this.
Winners Bitch - Best Opposite Sex (8/02/08)
Cinnamon Time Traveler
Ravel went Winners Bitch for another showpoint. This young girl is maturing nicely with a fantastic attitude.
Sturgis Kennel Club - judge: Mr. Thomas Feneis
Justin goes Winners Dog - Best Opposite Sex (7/31/08)
Cinnamon Just In Time
Justin went Winners Dog and Best of Opposite Sex for another show point. This classic fawn boy just keeps getting better and better.
Jaxon Kennel Club - judge: Mr. George Murray
Toby wins Best of Breed !! (6/28/08)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby goes Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Hangtown Kennel Club from the Bred-By Exhibitor class. Not done yet, he then wins BEST OF BREED!
He was owner-breeder handled by Christina
Justin goes Winners Dog - 1st point! (6/08/08)
Cinnamon Just In Time
Justin went Winners Dog and Best of Opposite Sex for his first AKC point. This classic fawn boy just keeps getting better and better.
New Senior Portrait (6/04/08)
Speaker and Delilah
Speaker and Delilah got their portrait taken just before their 9th Birthday !
Reserve Winners Bitch (6/01/08)
Cinnamon Time Traveler
Ravel turns 1 year old today and showed in 12-18 month class for her first time. She won a class of 3 and then took Reserve.
Toledo Kennel Club - judge: Jerry Watson
Toby goes Best of Winners again (5/25/08)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby goes Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Hangtown Kennel Club from the 9-12 month puppy class to bring his AKC point count to 4.
He was owner-breeder handled by Christina
Toby goes Best of Winners (5/24/08)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby goes Winners Dog and Best of Winners at the Hangtown Kennel Club from the 9-12 month puppy class.
He was owner-breeder handled by Christina
Winners Bitch - 1st point ! (5/23/08)
Cinnamon Time Traveler
Ravel took her first show point from the 9-12 month puppy class.
Holland Michigan Kennel Club - judge: Mrs. Barbara Alderman
Speaker in Veterans at ABC ! (5/07/08)
Ch PawPrint Plainly Spoken, CGC
Just shy of 9 years old, Speaker came out of retirement to compete at the 2008 American Boxer Club National Specialty. He went 2nd place in a highly competitive 8-10 year old class !
Justin Wins at ABC ! (5/05/08)
Cinnamon Just In Time
Justin won his impressive Futurity class of 16 at the American Boxer Club National Specialty in Kentucky! Justin is Toby's litter brother and is a handsome Classic fawn boy.
Go Justin Go!
Toby goes Best of Winners (4/27/08)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby goes back to back wins to garner another AKC show point at the Gavilan Kennel Club from the 9-12 month puppy class.
He was owner-breeder handled by Christina
Toby goes Winners Dog (4/26/08)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby wins Winners Dog for his first AKC show point at the Gavilan Kennel Club (10 months old).
He was owner-breeder handled by Christina
PAWPRINT IS NOW AKC REGISTERED !! (3/06/08)
I recieved official notification from the American Kennel Club that "PawPrint" is now a registered kennel name!
This ensures that only Christina Ghimenti has permission to register any Boxers as "PawPrint".
New Toby Photos (2/23/08)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
At only 8 months old, Toby shows how much he is growing up in these new photos.
Another Brandi Health Testing Brag (2/23/08)
PawPrint Talk To The Paw
Brandi received an "Excellent" OFA rating on her hips. It is rare to get such a high rating for the Boxer breed.
Only 143 Boxers to date have received an "Excellent" rating.
Heart Testing Brag (2/22/08)
PawPrint Talk To The Paw
Brandi had a holter monitor strapped to her 2/8/08 for a 24 hour reading on her heart beats. The tape was sent to reknowned Boxer Cardiologist, Dr Kate Meurs, DVM. The results came that Brandi has *NO* VPC or abnormal heart beats. YAY !!!!
New Cinnamon-PawPrint Litter (01/30/08)
Cinnamon-PawPrint Expose'
Posey is the proud mother of her 2nd litter.
This is a repeated breeding that produced the fabulous Toby, Ravel and Justin !
New Benched Dog Show Photos (1/27/08)
Golden Gate Kennel Club
Toby and Brandi benched for 2 solid days at this public popular event. They gave kisses and shook paws with crowds of admirers.
Toby Wins Reserve Winners Dog (1/26/08)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby wins back-to-back Reserve Winners Dog ribbons at the Golden Gate Kennel Club.
Health Testing Brag (1/22/08)
PawPrint Talk To The Paw
Brandi had a wonderful visit with Dr Gary Brown, D.V.M., D.A.C.V.S.
He did his OFA exam and xrays for her hips and declared them excellent!
Puppy Group 2 !! (12/15/07)
Cinnamon Time Traveler
Ravel and Justin both won their 6-9 month puppy classes today and yesterday. But to kick it up a notch, Ravel won Best Puppy over her brother. She then went onto a Puppy Group 2 out of 10 working puppies 11
Mississippi State Kennel Club - Group judge: Mr. Dick Jones - only 6 months and 15 days old !!
Major Reserve Winners Bitch! (12/09/07)
Cinnamon Time Traveler
Ravel decided she would show up her brother. This plainly marked lovely girl won her class and then went on to winning Reserve Winners Bitch to a 4 point Major!
Pearl River Kennel Club - judge: Henry Louis Gregory - only 6 months and 9 days old !!
First Puppy Blue! (12/07/07)
Cinnamon Just In Time
Justin enters the AKC ring for only the 2nd time and wins his puppy class of 3!
His sister Ravel was right behind him with a 2nd place in her large class of 5.
Pearl River Kennel Club - judge: Vincent Grosso - only 6 months and 7 days old !!
Winners Bitch (11/01/07)
Cinnamon-PawPrint Expose'
Posey goes Winners Bitch to add another 2 points to her point total which is now 11 points with a Major win!
Best in Show at All-Breed Puppy Match (10/13/07)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby wins Best in Match at the Gavilan Kennel Club puppy show in Gilroy CA at only 4 months old.
He was owner-breeder handled by Christina
Best Puppy in Specialty Match (9/29/07)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby wins Best Puppy at the Sacramento Valley Boxer Club Specialty match. He was the youngest participant at just 17 weeks old.
Owner-breeder handled by Christina
Puppy Match Group 3 (9/14/07)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
Toby wins a Group 3 at just 15 weeks old.
Owner-breeder handled by Christina
Best BBE & Reserve Winners Bitch (9/16/07)
PawPrint Talk To The Paw
Brandi wins best Bred-By Exhibitor out of a tough class of 4. She then went Reserve Winners Bitch to an impressive 2 point show.
Owner-breeder handled by Christina
Best Bred-By in Breed (9/01/07)
PawPrint Talk To The Paw
Brandi wins best Bred-By Exhibitor in Breed class, with some very nice competition. Handled by Christina
Bred-By Winners Bitch! (8/19/07)
PawPrint Talk To The Paw
Brandi goes Winners Bitch from the Bred-By Exhibitor's class. Handled by Christina
New Boy - Literally! (07/25/07)
PawPrint Time For A Boi Toi
- Toby was born in Michigan to the stunning Boxer momma, Posey. In August he will be making the trip to California where he is sure to have a fabulous career in the conformation ring. He will be learning the ropes from his older cousins, Scrapper and Holly Hawkins. Welcome Toby !!
Puppies are 4 weeks old (06/27/07)
Cinnamon-PawPrint Expose'
- Posey's puppies are 4 weeks old and growing bigger by the minute !
Puppies are 3 weeks old (06/21/07)
Cinnamon-PawPrint Expose'
- Posey's puppies are 3 weeks old and growing fast !!!
Puppies are 1 week old (06/06/07)
Cinnamon-PawPrint Expose'
- Posey's brood is 1 week old and doing great! Tons of milk and very fat tummies.
New Boxer Litter (05/30/07)
Cinnamon-PawPrint Expose'
- Posey gave us a fabulous present for the Memorial Day holiday. A litter of fat and heathy puppies!
New Champion! (3/24/07)
CH MR Boxer Gingerbread Genny
Genny goes Best of Winners for her 4th Major win and to finish her Championship. This girl is incredible!!!
Champion #1 for her dam - MR Boxer Katrina Von T
Champion #8 for her sire - Ch Rosend's Key Largo, SOM
Home-bred Champion #1 for Gingerbred and MR Boxers !!!
Best of Winners! (3/23/07)
MR Boxer Gingerbread Genny
Genny goes Best of Winnesr for a 2 more points!
3rd Major Win! (3/04/07)
MR Boxer Gingerbread Genny
Genny goes Winners Bitch for a 3 point major in Arizona !
Specialty Major Win! (3/01/07)
MR Boxer Gingerbread Genny
Genny goes Winners Bitch and Best of Winners for a 4 point major at the Boxer Club of Arizona !
Health Testing News (2/19/07)
PawPrint Talk To The Paw
Brandi receives her clearance for SAS by a Board Certified Cardiologist. Murmur free!
Benched Dog Show (1/28/07)
Photos
Holly and Brandi spread some Boxer lover at the Golden Gate Kennel Club's annual benched dog show.
December 2006 (12/10/04)
PawPrint Christmas 2006
Merry Christmas from the PawPrint Boxer gang. This is Brandi's first Christmas and so she does the photo honors.
Old Photos (11/05/06)
Ch Bangaway at Sirrah Crest, LOM
Bangaway has a 2 page magazine spread in Colliers magazine after he went Best in Show at Westminster Kennel Club. Truly a treasure to see!
New Champion! (10/27/06)
Ch Carillon Ellie's Living Legacy
Katie was held out while her younger sister made quick work of the ring. Once it was Katie's turn, she blazed through the classes and finished with 3 Majors!
Champion #3 for her dam - BIS BISS Ch Carillon Elegance of Rummer Run
Champion #2 for her sire - Ch DonRay Butch Cassidey the Kid
Specialty Major Win! (10/21/06)
MR Boxer Gingerbread Genny
Genny wins Grand Sweepstakes at the East Bay Boxer Club. She also goes Winners Bitch for a 4 point major!
Best of Breed (8/26/06)