Minstrel Boxers
Meet the breeder
I'm Katherine N., the breeder behind Minstrel Boxers located in Easton, MD. Now in its 5th generation, we hope that our UK-based line will continue to provide superlative test results coupled with happy, outgoing temperaments and, if we’re lucky, generations of Boxers who live well into their second decades.
Q. & A. with Katherine
Why did you start breeding?
My partner, Bob Blumberg, and I had a vision of what might be done to improve the lot of the Boxer in this country. Often dying far too young of various cancers (such as lymphoma, hemangiosarcoma, and osteosarcoma) and ARVC (boxer cardiomyopathy), the state of the breed inspired us to look to the concept of general longevity in the pedigree when making breeding decisions.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Boxer puppies include fawn and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Katherine
Katherine 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.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
“I take no money until the day a puppy leaves for its new home. I've never understood why one should be forced to take a puppy if they've changed their minds just because of a non-refundable deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Katherine 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 Katherine 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 Katherine 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Katherine.
Breeder's location
Meet in Easton, MD
77 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Baltimore/Washington Airport
44 miles away
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More about Katherine
Club memberships
Katherine is a member of Potomac Boxer Club and American Boxer Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Katherine has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Katherine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Katherine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Minstrel 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
Parent dogs
Walker, dad
Boxer
About Walker
Plain fawn (does not produce white puppies), DM Clear, no murmur, flow rate of 1.68, Three Holters with zero VPC's at one, three and four years of age.
Parent health testing
Australian Labradoodle
Boxer
Good level
Minstrel 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 Australian Labradoodles.
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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
DNA Disease 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).
