Cair Paravel Boxers

We are dedicated to breeding to exemplify the boxer breed. I am very proud of my dogs and am actively involved in showing. Cair Paravel Boxers are commited to producing boxers as close to breed standard as possible.

My boxers  are part of my family,  home raised with love and lots of socialization. We believe in selectively breeding health tested dogs with the awesome boxer temperament that has made them such a wonderful member of the family. I strive for pups with outstanding temperaments, health, and quality. 

I  was born in England,  and spent eight wonderful years there, before immigrating with my family to Vancouver, B.C. Canada.  I love Canada and am proud to be canadian, however England still holds a special place in my heart and I love going back to visit.

 Some of my favorite memories from my childhood in England, would be time spent puttering in the garden with my grandparents and faithful companion Barney....  There were several dogs in my life as a child in England... Barney is the one I remember most clearly. A black and tan airdale x  something wonderful!!!  He was beautiful, a large dog by todays standards, my best friend, playmate, and pillow...... He always knew when I'd be visiting and waited for me..... Barney helped me choose which flowers to pick for Grandma and seemed to know the best ones. I still hear stories of how he followed me everywhere and guarded me from everyone and anything that was dangerous..  Apparently he wouldn't let anyone near my pram when I was a baby either.... Clever dog!!  

 Maybe it was because we shared his biscuits and chocolate drops..... I don't know, but we adored each other.  I would often sit in my secret hideaway in the garden, with Barney's head in my lap and read to him. Our favorite book was The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (If you haven't read it, I urge you to indulge). 

My grandparents and Barney, taught me so many things..... That life is priviledge,  to be cherished and looked after, to be honest and always act with integrity and kindness. To always respect life, and to do everything possible to preserve it. I think I was born  with a green thumb and an affinity for animals. If not it surely started then and continues growing day by day.

Recently, I saw the movie based on the book The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe  I was so  inspired by the reminder of my childhood.... When values and integrity weren't words thrown about, but were actions.  I had bandied about the thought of changing our prefix and this seemed like a sign. Formerly Vienna Creek Boxers (named after my first girl) We are now Cair Paravel Boxers.....  The castle of  The Just, Valient, Gentle and Magnificent. In honour of  my grandparents, Barney, Vienna, all my wonderful memories, my values and our future....Belle, Harley,and the unknown. 

Boxers have always caught my eye and I have admired them most of my life, but my love for them started in my 20's.

I had the good fortune to work for a wonderful couple, who brought their dogs to work with them. I developed a close bond with their older spaniel x Chester we spent my breaks together going for walks or hanging out with the girls.  One day this gorgeous, flashy fawn boxer (Heidi) jumped out of their truck. All it took was one look at this amazing dog with her wonderful personality and boxer wiggle,  I was hooked.  My love of boxers had begun.