Dark Horse Boxers
- Briggs, TX ·
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Boxer litter
Due Aug. 2026
Planned Boxer litter
Due Oct. 2026
Planned Boxer litter
Due Nov. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Jo S., the breeder behind Dark Horse Boxers located in Briggs, TX. Our mission is to provide Boxers for show, pet, working, and sport purposes. All of our dogs are AKC and UKC registered, health tested and bred for temperament and betterment of the breed. We are a small kennel, and only have a few litters per year.
Q. & A. with Jo
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding because I wanted to continue the legacy of my foundation female. Initially, I bred for myself—to preserve and improve the qualities I loved. After seeing success in both sport and show with my first litters, I was hooked. Since then, I’ve been dedicated to refining and improving my lines with each generation.What makes your program special?
<Coming Soon>What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include fawn and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Male Puppy
Went homeMale
Female Puppy
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Thea
Went homeFemale
Magnus
Went homeMale
Sable
Went homeFemale
Elira
Went homeFemale
Caesar
Went homeMale
Isolde
Went homeFemale
Zenobia
Went homeFemale
Cyrus
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jo
Jo has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Jo partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 8 weeks old.
“Successful placements happen when the right puppy is matched with the right home. Rather than allowing selection based solely on appearance, we evaluate puppies based on: Temperament and confidence Structure and movement Energy level and drive Compatibility with the household’s lifestyle and experience This approach helps ensure long-term success for both the puppy and the family.”
Price
“Deposit is nonrefundable, but transferable to another litter whelped within 24 months of date of deposit. Deposit and all money paid goes towards total price of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jo may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Jo offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Jo directly.
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What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jo.
Breeder's location
Meet in Briggs, TX
1284 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at DFW
1171 miles away
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Meet in Dallas, Texas
1162 miles away
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More about Jo
Club memberships
Jo is a member of Southern Nevada Boxer Club, Oklahoma Boxer Club, and Across Borders Boxer Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Jo has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Jo was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Jo is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Dark Horse Boxers meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Litter and program updates
Jo S.
Litter update on 13 July •Ultrasound confirmed pregnancy for Luna! Due date around August 5th
Breaker and Luna's litter
Jo S.
Litter update on 07 July •~30 Day update: Signs are strong for a confirmed pregnancy— Ultrasound confirmation coming soon!
Breaker and Luna's litter
Jo S.
Litter update on 01 July •…Hi all! Luna was successfully bred at the beginning of June and we expect to have visual confirmation (Ultrasound) of pregnancy by next week. Will let you know what we find out when we know! - Jo
Breaker and Luna's litter
Jo S.
Litter update on 26 May •…A quick Luna update for everyone following along and excited for upcoming litters 🖤 Luna is officially starting to show physical signs of coming into season, and at this time we are expecting a mid-June breeding. As always, timing with reproduction can shift a bit depending on what Mother Nature decides to do, but things are moving in the right direction. The stud will be confirmed and publicly announced once breeding has officially taken place. Until then, we won’t be announcing pairings prematurely. We know there’s a lot of excitement surrounding upcoming litters, and we truly appreciate the interest and enthusiasm more than you know. That said — we are ultimately at the mercy of dog biology, hormones, timing, and nature itself. Unfortunately, there is no way to rush the process or guarantee exact timelines before things happen naturally. As always, all updates will be posted as they happen. If no breeding update has been posted, there simply are no new updates to share yet. Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and excitement while we let Mother Nature do her thing 🤍
Breaker and Luna's litter
Jo S.
Litter update on 11 Dec 2025 •We’re expecting at least 9 little ones this weekend! Mama Luna is doing great!! ❤️
Woody and Luna's litter
Jo S.
Litter update on 04 July 2025 •6 week stacks for the Blue x Khaos Puppies
Blue and Khaos's litter
Jo S.
Litter update on 21 June 2025 •These beautiful babies are getting so big!!
Cano and Nike's litter
Jo S.
Litter update on 21 June 2025 •Doggin’ in to dinner 🥘
Blue and Khaos's litter
Jo S.
Litter update on 21 June 2025 •Potty training and solids start this week 🎉
Vlad and Ellie's litter
Jo S.
Litter update on 31 May 2025 •5 days old and enjoying the sunshine!
Blue and Khaos's litter
Parent dogs
Gambit, mom
Boxer
About Gambit
Gambit is a female Boxer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jo decided to make her part of their program. Jo has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Nike, mom
Boxer
About Nike
Nike is a female Boxer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jo decided to make her part of their program. Jo has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Luna, mom
Boxer
About Luna
Luna is a female Boxer. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jo decided to make her part of their program. Jo has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Vlad, dad
Boxer
About Vlad
Vlad is a male Boxer about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jo decided to make him part of their program. Jo has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Great level
Dark Horse Boxers reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Boxers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Aortic Valve Disease
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Animal Genetics Panel
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Jo to bring home their puppies.
- SP
Sunday P.
Verified owner · June 2024
Jo was completely transparent, knowledgeable and flexible. We had a trip to Europe planned with our dog sitter already set up for our other pup. We didn’t want to drop a brand new puppy on her. Jo was willing to hold abs continue to train Stevie until we got back. She even went so far as to meet us. Stevie has the best personality and is the perfect addition to our couch potato family. Jo nailed it on demeanor. Best experience. Thank you.
Karen G.
Verified owner · Dec. 2023
Jo, breeder of beautiful, healthy Boxers at TAC Team Kennels was extremely helpful. I've never acquired a Boxer from a on-the-record breeder. I knew nothing about the process. Jo made it easy, answered all my million questions and responded in a timely manner. Telling her how I might have fun with this pup, she helped match me with this wonderful Boxer, Spirit. She sent me all the background health records on the mom and dad and kept me informed on vet exams on the litter. She prepared a wonderful 'take home' bag that helped to make our 10 hour drive back home much easier. The litter was AKC registered, but Jo helped me get all the documents and Spirit's registration in my name. She is working with me added to get the microchip when I ran into a issue. I just have to say, if you are looking for a happy, healthy Boxer pups, you should consider TAC Team Kennels...efficient, professional, caring, beautiful and healthy Boxers!
