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Tanner

INT'L. CH. ESPIRIT BUCKSKIN BRITCHES, TT

Whelped June 8, 2007

Sire: UKC/Int'l. Ch. Klansted Bode Miller Espirit, CGC
Dam: All That's Pure of Klansted (UK Import)

Breeder: Margie Burton, Espirit Boxers
Owner: Cindy Kaljumagi

Tanner head study at 10 months 

After we brought Sparrow home, I became nothing less than obsessed with studying the breed.  As I looked at boxers from all over the world, I kept reviewing the standard.  Over and over I was drawn to the UK dogs.  I dreamt of owning one, but I never thought that it would happen, let alone a "red" boy!  Tanner is 3/4 UK & 1/4 North American and we think it is a lovely blend.

A special thank you goes to Margie Burton for making that dream a reality.

Tanner has a lovely personality. If we had to choose one word to describe him, it would be "Happy".  He is always happy, wagging his tail, eager to please.  This boy is very special to us.  He is our little prince of the castle.  He stands 24 inches high, right in the middle of the standard.  

New Int'l. Champion / Best Of Breed photo at IABCA show in Santa Rosa, California 2009

The weekend of May 30-31, 2009 we traveled to Santa Rosa, CA for the 2009 Golden State Spring Sieger.  We were thrilled at how well our little Tanner did.  

He was owner-handled at all four shows.

May 30, 2009 - Best of Breed under Judge Ann Hennigan of Canada

May 30, 2009 -  Best of Breed under Breeder-Judge Diane Mallett

May 31, 2009 -  Best of Breed under Judge Juliann Kowalsky

One week before Tanner's second birthday he was awarded the title International Champion through IABCA and UCI.  

Some comments from judges about Tanner:  

 typey and square; beautifully balanced; very nice reach and drive; 

very nice chest; great topline; correct front and rear angulation; correct tail set

Well put together young dog.  Shows potential.  

 Tanner wearing his Best of Breed Medals 

****FLASH****

Tanner passed the Temperament Test given by the American Temperament Test Society on July 11, 2009 

 Tanner at the Temperament Test  - photo courtesy of Lana Thompson at Brystalle Boxers

Tanner 20 months

You can see additional photos of Tanner on our photos page.

Tanner repeatedly placed in ribbons through the puppy classes with some very nice competition.  I would especially like to thank his handler, Pete Ventura, for teaching Tanner "the ropes".  

Tanner at 9 months old.  Kings Kennel Club, March 2008

 

 

Please note that Tanner is not available for stud at this time.  He still has additional health testing to complete.

 

 

Tanner's Health Tests

 

• Thyroid Screening - not yet completed
• July 18, 2009 - 24 Hr. Holter - 1 PVC, 0 Pairs, 0 Runs
• June 8, 2009 Cardiac Echo/ Doppler - Peak Aortic Flow 1.7 m/s - Normal Cardiovascular Examination - congenital heart disease is not evident; Cleared of MVD; OFA Number BX-CA1806/24M/C-PI-ECHO 
• May 2009 - ARVC Genetic Testing - Positive Heterozygous
• April 2009 - DM Genetic Testing - A/N - Carrier
• June 28, 2008 Initial Cardiac Echo/Doppler - Peak Aortic Flow 1.7 m/s - ECG Normal; No Murmur; Mild MVD - No Regurgitation (cleared in 2009 at maturity)