Welcome all boxer enthusiasts!

Time is upon us for when we would host our fall show . It was to be at a beautiful state park in Missouri however, as with so very many things COVID has effected us once again. With flight uncertainty for overseas judges and a limit on the numbers of people who gather we have decided to postpone a live show and try again next spring ! We have decided to host another online show after the success of the last one which gave us the ability to really give back to the community. We have TWO judges this fall which is super exciting so stay tuned today for that information.

Even with the pandemic we have all kept busy this year!
The club collectively has gained some fantastic ribbons and titles , running the gambit from dogs who seem to have wings in dock diving, amazing nose work in barn hunt, speed demons in CAT and Fast CAST, obedience, conformation in the AKC and UKC ring just a wide variety of areas .
Our club has shout outs in other areas too!
Long awaited babies, both human and four legged have been announced by multiple members this year and beautiful photos of our dogs have popped up all over Facebook showing the joy that our dogs bring us.
There have been graduations and philanthropic business endeavors, personal challenges met and some impressive goals obtained. Social distancing travel plans made .
The smiles in a sometimes challenging time have been impressive .
We have multiple new members this year expanding our club’s numbers and offering a wide variety of experience and knowledge, along with the younger members who are eager to learn and infect everyone with their excitement.
We are so proud of our club and every one of the members. So keep on keeping on folks and hope to see our entries come thru to this exciting event !

  Now for show news!!! 

We have two fabulous judges as mentioned. 

One is an AKC judge. She is a super lady who has so much knowledge and will place the most deserving dog in her opinion no matter whether it’s a natural tailed dog or cropped, as she can view the dog as a whole. Quality stands out!

Our other judge hails from Russia and is excited to see American style dogs and some of the best America has to offer. 

There will be two shows, both virtual so two chances at high placements and Best in show ribbons. One judge judging each show. 

The rules for the show will be exactly as follows: 

A clear video of your dog showing face for expression, bite, down and back, go around from the side (to judge gait and movement) and a self stack with or without toys on the outside. 

We will then need at least three still photos of the dog. A stack European or American style. Face shot front on. Head shot profile. 

These will be mandatory. 

Suggestions for photos and videos are: 

Make sure the lighting is good. Try to get a good visual of the dog even if that means squatting down. Try to get either the video OR stacked photo in a flat surface to show feet. 

Try to keep the video at 3 minutes or under (2 is better as its hard to load). 

The deadline will be Nov. 1st at midnight. 

The cost will be $15 for one show $20 to be entered in both. 

This time we will have written critiques. 

Lovely certificates and ribbons will be available for the wins in class and the higher placement wins. 

For ADULT classes (Open, Champion or Veteran) if you choose you can use the same videos from a few months back as long as the dog has no significant changes. This is an honor system. Just let Chelsey Tweeten the club Secretary know. 

Of course you can video again also! 

For Intermediate and younger dogs new videos/ photos MUST be made as youngsters change so much. 

Please feel free to ask any questions of any members for clarification.

 We can all agree the world has changed. We have had to adapt to what seems constant and ongoing changes for months now. With the advent of social distancing shows have been canceled across all venues. But if you're like us you miss the shows very badly. While we can’t yet come together, we all enjoy exhibiting out beautiful dogs. So, the club put our heads together and came up with an exciting fun alternative!
A virtual dog show designed to showcase your dogs from the comfort of your own home!
The entry fee will only be $10 per dog entered. A portion of this entry will be donated to Granny Rose Animal Shelter, a fantastic organization who not only cares for unwanted or surrendered animals, but who also holds a somewhat unique view in that they openly support breeders and exhibitors of purpose bred dogs.
Another portion will be donated to some fantastic people who are selflessly hard at work making masks for our health care workers and will be used to purchase supplies.
And last but certainly not least, you will receive $5 off each entry fee when you enter our live two day show in October as a thank you for your support!!
Class wins will be given 1st thru 4th with “virtual “ ribbons attached to the winning dog’s photos and a certificate of award will be mailed to each.
As the winners advance, real beautiful ribbons will be awarded and mailed along with award certificates.
*please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery*
We are so pleased and excited to offer this alternative style of promoting our dogs and feel it is a great, inexpensive way to dip your toe into the show world without the sometimes large expense that can go along with it.
And of course to help promote very worthy causes!

Our Judge is the wonderful Elena Denisova of Belarus!

The rules for the show are simple and structured as close to a live show as possible and are as follows:
• Each Entry must be accompanied by an entry form indicating the class which you choose to enter your dog in. As well as a copy of the dog's pedigree or registration.
• For entry you will need a quality video clip of about 2-3 minutes in length. In the video you will need to do a down and back, show the face, show the bite, a large go around to show the gait and a stack set up (European style or American stack) at the beginning or end of the video.
• IN THE SAME OUTFIT the handler is wearing in the video, three good quality color photos will be required to complete the entry. One head profile, one head shot fully facing the camera and one full body stacked picture of your dog . Stacked pictures can be either American or European style stack .
• Pictures and video should be as level with the dog as possible and how to step by steps are available for both styles of showing in a later post.
• Champion class is recognized as a Champion of Record for FCI, AKC or UKC
• All entries with photos/videos will be due no later then 8 pm May 24th
• Payment of $10 per dog will be accepted via Pay Pal or Messenger Pay.
• Videos and pictures along with entry forms can be sent to: Chelsey Erpelding at ctweeten@hotmail.com.

*All pictures and videos submitted may be used by ABBC solely to post in conjunction with awards given.