Kafka (Ch. Starview's Chance of September x Starview's Winnie of Picadilly, CDX) was bred by Karen & Don Harrison (Starview Boxers) of Tofield , Alberta, Canada.  Kafka was my first Boxer and first Obedience dog.   I waited 16 years before getting Kafka and he certainly was worth the wait!  I remember first meeting Karen Harrison in the spring of 1990 & telling her that all I wanted was a "pet" Boxer.  Kafka was whelped at the home of  Eija Fairbridge (friend of the Harrison's).  Eija's children named the puppies,  Kafka's puppy name was "Adventure" & what an adventure he has been!

At 10 months of age Kafka suffered a horrible accident and fractured his neck. He was sent to the University of Saskatchewan Veterinary College (6 hours away) where he underwent 2 1/2 hours of  x-rays (under anesthetic) in order to determine exactly where the fracture was, followed by a NINE hour surgery & a blood transfusion. Kafka was hospitalized for approximately 4 weeks...after which time it was felt that he may not be able to do higher level Obedience (which involved jumping) as his neck ligament would be abnormal. I was devastated...but at least I still had my sweet boy that would continue to live a happy & healthy normal life in every other way...I was VERY thankful for that!

Well...I never would have dreamed  that my "pet" Boxer would someday achieve Dual Championship (Obedience & Scent Hurdle racing) status & become #1 Boxer in Obedience (see chart below)  in the Dogs in Canada Top Obedience Dogs ratings.  Kafka was a very gentle, sweet boy that seemed to want not  much more in life than to be my side & try to please as best he could.  It is because of Kafka that I am now totally devoted to Boxers!  You can see Kafka's achievement's in the chart below.

Kafka can be seen in the following Dogs in Canada issues: August 1997 (p.88) & August 1995 (p.49).  Kafka is also pictured in the Boxer Review January 1999 (p.97) & in Dr. Ackerman's Book of Boxers (pp.17,26,27,62 & 91).

Kafka was also a member of the "See Spot Run" Scent Hurdle Racing team.  Kafka achieved a Scent Hurdle Dog Champion title (SHDCh) as a member of this team.

Kafka was also involved in agility, fly ball, pet therapy, school visits and auditioned for a play. Kafka at 13 1/2 years of age.
 
 

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