MNBC

Membership


The Minnesota Boxer Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Boxer breed per the official AKC Breed Standard and is a member club of the parent club, the American Boxer Club, Inc. (ABC).

Members enjoy a wide variety of activities with and related to Boxers including exhibiting in AKC conformation shows, participation in performance events such as obedience, agility, barn hunt, FASTCAT, dock diving, Canine Good Citizen, scent work and breeding. Anyone who feels passionately about the Boxer breed is eligible to become a member.

There are two types of membership: Full membership and Associate membership.

Full membership is available to indivduals or couples (each having a seperate vote). To be eligible for Full membership, an applicant must:
(*) be at least 18 years of age
(*) own at least one registered Boxer
(*) have exhibited one or more of same in at least 3 AKC licensed dog shows within one year of application for membership
(*) be in good standing with the American Kennel Club

Associate membership eligibility does not require ownership or exhibition of a Boxer. Associate members may attend general meetings, speak on any topic and serve on any committee. However, Associates may not make/second motions, cast votes, chair committees, or be an Officer or Board member of the Minnesota Boxer Club.

Applicants must agree not to exploit membership and be sponsored by a current club member who is not related to the applicant and who is in good standing with the Minnesota Boxer Club.
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CLUB OFFICERS

  • PRESIDENT
    Lynn Cooch
    Hospitality
    Show Chair
  • VICE PRESIDENT
    Linda Abel
    Trophies
    By-Laws Chair
  • TREASURER
    Nadine Kuhlemeier
    Hospitality
    Education Chair
  • SECRETARY
    Diane Monson
    Raffle Chair

To Become a Member

Club Constitution
Closely resembles that of our parent club, the American Boxer Club.
Club By-Laws
Members agree to abide by MNBC By-Laws and those portions of the ABC By-Laws and Code of Ethics applicable to members of member clubs.
Club Application
Return completed application with fee to Club Secretary. Each application will be considered at next meeting.

Useful To Know

Members
MNBC members protect and advance an interest in the breed.
If you are looking for a puppy, a membership sponsor or show/event or breed information, check out the membership info page. While members generally enjoy talking about Boxers, not all actively breed or exhibit, so please be considerate when contacting any individual.
Events
MNBC currently hosts 2 Boxer Specialty conformation shows each year.
Minnesota Boxer Club is happy to be part of the Summer Solstice Cluster hosted by the Anoka Kennel Club and Cambridge Kennel Club at the Isanti County Fairgrounds in Cambridge, Minnesota for 4 days of shows in June. Shows are set for June 23-26, 2022. Superintendent - Jack Onofrio Dog Shows
Education
Club members make educational presentations at club meeting on various subjects.
Subjects such as what's happening in canine research, canine CPR, breed history, deeper understanding of pedigrees, therapy dog visit experiences and other topics are discussed. Or check out the blog for other topics of interest.

History Quicks


The white Boxer is not rare, nor is it an albino. About 20-25% of the population of Boxers are born white which can be traced back to the introduction of stock imported from England to Germany during the development of the breed. Genetically, these dogs are either fawn or brindle, with excessive white markings overlying the base coat color. White boxers are no different than their colored siblings, however because of their lighter coat may be more sensitive to sunburn and a small percentage are born deaf in one or both ears. White boxers should be BAER (hearing) tested.