Atelier Boxers

12/30/2025

I’ve been receiving a growing number of requests for black Boxers, so I want to clarify this in one place.

*Purebred Boxers come in only two colors: fawn and brindle.*

White is not a color in Boxers; it’s a pattern that can appear alongside either fawn or brindle. Colors such as black, merle, or tricolor are not part of the Boxer breed and do not occur naturally in purebred Boxers. While these colors are often marketed as “rare,” rarity does not equal quality, health, or ethical breeding.

My program is centered on preservation breeding—prioritizing health testing, temperament, structure, and function over novelty traits.

In that same vein, my breeding goals also differ from full modern European show type. My focus is on a functional, athletic Boxer with a proper muzzle, balanced structure, and the ability to work as the breed was intended. Thoughtfully incorporating American blood into European lines helps me maintain that balance while preserving temperament and working ability.

If you’re looking for a Boxer bred with those priorities in mind, you’ll likely feel at home here. If your preferences are more aesthetic first, there are many reputable breeders whose goals may align better with what you’re seeking, and that’s perfectly okay.

12/28/2025

To everyone who’s been wanting a Blue pup, take heed, LOL.

Bowie’s not even five months yet 😂

12/22/2025

Scam alert.

This page is stealing mine and other creator’s content. I am aware of it and have reported it the best that I can, but I wanted to post the warning as well.

12/20/2025

NOT sponsored, just sharing some good experiences:

Man, I’m not a raw feeding evangelist or anything - i cant afford to be - but even I can’t deny that since I’ve been adding this stuff to their food regularly, about two months now, my crew is looking incredible.

I feed them good kibble, one they do very well on, pro plan performance 30/20 salmon and rice, but came across a *ton* of this stuff at the beginning of October, and then at the end of November for 75% off, so … I bought it all and have been working through I since.

Blue and Gracie are literally in the best shape of their lives atm, bloodwork and labs prove it (they both had some in sept, before adding, and then last week, two months after), and all of the crew has absolutely packed on solid muscle.

I wish I could afford it on a regular basis, because it does seem to make a massive difference. We’ve been using primarily lamb and rabbit, with mixed in for variety. Blue will eat your hand off for those proteins, LOL.

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12/20/2025

“What mud?”

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12/18/2025

It’s time to talk about something that matters a lot - especially if you live with dogs that have real prey drive: training. Specifically, call-offs *in prey drive*.

I cannot overstate how often this has saved my dogs, other animals, and my sanity. It’s something I prioritize heavily, starting very young, and I’m grateful every single time it comes into play.

Today I only have video of Kinney and Henna. Gracie is still recovering, and Blue and Bowie’s sessions were a little more situational - Blue was working in the front yard while my neighbor’s as***le dog was out (yes, that wording is intentional), and Bowie is still learning the basics, so his session was more foundational than flashy.

Let me be very clear: Blue and Kinney are hunters.

Blue has taken down three fully-grown deer. The only reason those deer lived was a reliable call-off. Kinney has had multiple opportunities with critters that wandered into her yard - her territory - and the call-off is what allowed them to escape. Not always unscathed, but alive.

I will not punish a dog for doing what it was bred to do. Boxers were originally developed as catch dogs for boar in German forests. They are fast, fearless, powerful, and decisive. That isn’t a flaw - it’s genetics. If you’re not willing to understand, manage, and train around that reality, this is not the breed for you.

For us, that means structured call-off training using a flirt pole and sharp, consistent cues. I drill this regularly, weather permitting. I also want to be clear that this is not something I recommend attempting without proper instruction. Flirt pole work done incorrectly can cause serious injury. Both handler skill and dog conditioning matter here - don’t wing it.

That said, if you have access to the right training, this work is invaluable. It builds control under arousal, reinforces trust, and provides intense mental and physical exercise for both dog and handler.

Prey drive isn’t the problem. Lack of training is.

12/18/2025

Happy *12th*(!!!) birthday to Kinney’s Great-Uncle Harsh!

Such a handsome and distinguished old man 💙💙💙

A great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my one true..
HARSHY! 12.0 looks awfully good on you,
my boy 💙💙
Tonight we celebrate with your favorite - BEEF

12/16/2025

Bowie is always good for a chat 💚💚💚

12/16/2025

When he comes in from the cold and yells at me because he’s cold so I put a sweater on him and then he yells at me because i put a sweater on him 🫠

12/13/2025

Sweet little Monkey 🧡

If I would’ve bred Henna, sometime this week would’ve been her due date, and boy, is she getting hit hard with the momma hormones.

She’s nesting with the most obnoxious toy in the house, and would like everyone to meet her Baby. You can’t take the baby, but she would very much like you to see it and acknowledge how good of a Mama she is.

She just turned two, so her health testing will be done this upcoming year, and we’ll see what her future holds after that. Either way though, she is the sweetest little girl ever 🧡

Henna is Gertrude von Arktis CGC.