"Mr. Spock" has one of the best temperaments I have ever experienced in a Boxer, which is something a picture cannot capture, and best of all he seems to be passing this trait, amongst many others, to his kids! He is an extremely affectionate & loyal dog, so in tune to my every mood and emotion. His breeder, Naomi, can tell you the story about how at 7 weeks of age Mr. Spock picked me out of a litter of 9 puppies. He is known by many for his gentle "signature hugs". Spock is very a obedient, quick learner and not one to start trouble yet he likes to have fun and has a sense of humour as only a Boxer can! Some of his achievements help demonstrate his versatile temperament:

"Mr. Spock" is an AMERICAN/CANADIAN CHAMPION as well as the following CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) performance titles: AGILITY NOVICE (AGN) & COMPANION DOG (CD) Novice Obedience!!

• AWARD OF MERIT winner at the 2006 BOXER CLUB OF CANADA NATIONAL SPECIALTY (with an entry of  83 Boxers, 38 Specials!!) under Breeder judge Mr. Tim Hutchings (Winuwuk Boxers, UK)...owner handled! (pictured below)
  
• Finished his AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP with THREE 5 point Majors!! The third 5 point Major owner handled by me! See details here.
• Mr. Spock won all 3 days & finished his CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP in GRANDE style at 8 1/2 months of age owner handled all the way!  On his finishing day Spock won Winners Male, Best of Winners (3 pts), BEST OF BREED (over Specials) & Best Puppy in Breed. Spock made his sire (Dash Riprock) a SIRE OF MERIT on FATHER's Day!! Spock was the FIRST Champion for his dam (Shania) & for Naja Boxers.
• Earned his AGILITY NOVICE (AGN) title with a THIRD  IN CLASS from the Standard Novice A class (CKC) on November 24, 2007.
• Earned his COMPANION DOG (CD) Obedience title with a HIGH IN CLASS from the Novice B class (CKC) on June 1, 2008.
• Earned the Alberta Boxer Club Versatility Boxer Award, he is the FOURTH Boxer to achieve this award!

"Mr. Spock" (almost 4 years) & I, winning a Best of Breed & Group 1st under judge Ms. Lynne Storeshaw.	"Mr. Spock" (almost 3 years) Photo by Spock's breeder Naomi Gibbs, Naja Boxers.  See  head shots of Mr. Spock on his Head Study page here.
"Mr. Spock" (3 1/2 years) & I, winning a Best of Breed & Group 2 under judge Ms. Terry Carter.	"Mr. Spock" (2 years) & I, winning a Best of Breed & Group 3 under judge Ms. Sharon Derrick.
"Mr. Spock" ( 5 yrs)  & his daughter "GiGi" (9 mos) - photo by Judy Wood	"Mr. Spock" ( 3 yrs)  & I winning an AWARD of MERIT at the 2006 Boxer Club of Canada National Specialty (entry of  83 Boxers, 38 Specials) under Breeder judge Mr. Tim Hutchings (Winuwuk Boxers, UK)
"Mr. Spock" (19 mos) & I at the American Boxer Club (ABC) National  Specialty 2005 in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky  (photo by Spock's breeder Naomi Gibbs, Naja Boxers).	"Mr. Spock" (4 1/2 yrs) & I, doing the Heel Free exercise in a Novice B trial photo by Rob Bow, Bowmak Boxers
"Mr. Spock" (4 1/2 yrs) & me achieving his NEW COMPANION DOG Obedience title with the Highest Qualifying score in the  Novice B class (judge Gail Carroll) on June 1, 2008 at the Northern Alberta Canine Association (NACA) trials in Edmonton, Alberta.	"Mr. Spock" (4 1/2 yrs) & I qualifying for his 2nd leg (with a 4th in class) towards his Companion Dog Obedience title in the Novice B class (judge Marie-Johanne Cloutier), Mr. Spock qualified for his 1st leg earlier that day in the morning trial! (March 22, 2008).
"Wait for me Mr. Spock!!!" Mr. Spock  (almost 4  yrs)qualifying for his 2nd leg in Standard Novice A Agilty trial together in June 2007.  (photo by Mike Stevens)	"Mr. Spock" (almost 3 years) Photo by Spock's breeder Naomi Gibbs, Naja Boxers. See  head shots of Mr. Spock on his Head Study page here.
"Mr. Spock" (almost 4 yrs) in  Novice Agilty (2007). Photo by Cathy French.	"Mr. Spock"(almost 4 yrs) in  Novice Agilty (2007). Photo by Cathy French.
"I can fly!!!" (Mr. Spock in  Novice Agilty, 2007 @ almost 4 yrs).  Photo by Cathy French.	"Mr. Spock" (almost 4 yrs) doing the weave poles in  Novice Agilty.  Photo by Cathy French.
" Mr. Spock" at 11 1/2 mos. -  photo by Crystal Design N' Photo	"Mr. Spock" & his litter sisters "Mia" - Am CH. Naja's Midnight Mischief (left) and "Tasha" - Am CH. Naja's Date With Destiny  (right)  at almost 3 yrs. Photo by Spock's breeder Naomi Gibbs, Naja Boxers.
"Mr. Spock"  (7 mos) at ABC National  Specialty 2004 in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky  (photo by Spock's breeder Naomi Gibbs, Naja Boxers).	Me & "Mr. Spock"  (7 mos) at ABC 2004. Spock placed SECONDin a very large 6-9 months fawn male class (22 fawn male puppies!) under breeder judge Mr. Tim Hutchings (UK) at the ABC 2004 (American Boxer Club National Specialty) held in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky.(handler Lori McClain). Read the judge's critique below! (photo by Spock's breeder Naomi Gibbs, Naja Boxers).
"Mr. Spock" at 8 weeks (being stacked by Maureen Olson)	"Mr. Spock" in the evening snow (16 1/2 weeks)
"Mr. Spock" at 7 weeks (being stacked by breeder Naomi Gibbs, Naja Boxers)	"Mr. Spock" (3 wks).  (photo by Spock's breeder Naomi Gibbs, Naja Boxers) See head shots of Mr. Spock on his Head Study page here.

Mr. Spock is the littermate to the stunning & mischievious Mia (Am CH. Naja's Midnight Mischief) & the sweet & beautiful Tasha (Am. CH. Naja's Date With Destiny).

We look forward to a bright future with Mr. Spock...may he "live long & prosper"!

Of Special Note: Mr. Spock placed TWO years in a row at the ABC (American Boxer Club National Specialty) held in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky. In 2004, at 7 months of age, Mr. Spock placed SECOND in a very large 6-9 months fawn male class (22 fawn male puppies!) under breeder judge Mr. Tim Hutchings (Winuwuk Boxers, UK). Here is Mr. Tim Hutching's  critique of  Mr. Spock :  "Another really well made youngster who should have a bright future. I particularly admired his balance of angulation and his neck which gave him a very pleasing outline.  His front and rear balance enabled him to go really well." (July/August 2004 ABC Winners issue, p. 56, The Boxer Ring  magazine).  Then in 2005, at 19 months of age, Mr. Spock placed 3rd (to the Winners Dog) in a very large Open Fawn Dog class (entry of 15!) under breeder judge Ms. Dixie McCauley (USA).  Spock was beautifully handled by Lori McClain...thankyou Lori for presenting Spock so well & placing with him TWO years in a row at ABC!

Date of Birth: September 28, 2003

PEDIGREE

(Mr.Spock's Pedigree shows many years of thoughtful breeding behind it with several Sires & Dams of Merit - linked photos attached)

Frozen semen may be available to selected females.
Mr. Spock can also be seen on his breeder Naomi & James Gibbs website at Naja Boxers.
 

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This page was created on November 19, 2003 by Josie O'Reilly & updated on February 5,  2010. I can be reached via e-mail at: boxrlady@telusplanet.net