UK Post War Boxer Dogs

The first ever Boxer CH "Horsa of Leith Hill", died during the War at only three and a half years old. The bitches, "Stainburndorf Wendy", "Stainburndorf Vanda" and "Gold of Uttershill", all died during the War when whelping or very soon after, although luckily, some of their progeny survived to be bred from.

BRITISH BOXER CLUB OPEN SHOW
1945

The British Boxer Club's First Open Show was held in London on 13 Oct 1945. The show was judged by the great all-rounder Tom Scott, attracting 252 entries, made up of 101 dogs.

The show was held at the London Scottish Drill Hall, with benching provided.

Best Bitch & Best Exhibit in Show
Mayerling Wisp
KC Stud Book No. 815AD
(1947 - Vol.LXXIV - Page 464)

Judges Critique - "Lovely light brindle of intense quality; classy head grand neck, front, shoulders, bone, legs & feet; needs time to reach her best in body; moved in great style".

Born - 5 Sep 1944
Colour - Brindle
Breeder - Mrs Margaret E Hemery & Mrs J Lilley
Owner - Mr C Kirk

Sire - Stainburndorf Jaguar (NOT Zulu)

Dam - Bluemountains Lana
Sire - Stainburndorf Zulu
Dam - Panfield Amanda
Panfield Amanda - Photo from The Dog World Annual 1942, Page 125

Best Dog
Gremlin Gunner
KC Stud Book No. 811AD
(1947 - Vol.LXXIV - Page 463)

Judges Critique - "Went through his classes to Best Dog; full of character, really god body, lovely quarters; neck, front and shoulders pleased; good head; sound; difficult to get the best out of owing to kenness. I would prefer him with more bone; big enough; his fair American Service handler handled him to perfection".

Born - 22 Apr 1943
Colour - Fawn
Breeder - Mrs Marian Fairbrother
Owner - Sqn-Leader H H Bootle

Sire - Stainburndorf Zulu

Dam - Panfield Astra
Panfield Astra - Left Side (The Dog World Annual 1943, Page 127)
Sire - Ajax von Muchlenberg
Dam - Gretl v. d. Boxerstadt

Reserve Best Dog
(& winner of the Stainburndorf Rose Bowl for Best Dog Bred by Exhibitor)
Mayerling Warlord
KC Stud Book No. 1176AE
(1948 - Vol.LXXV - Page 691)
Mayerling Warlord - Photo from The Dog World Annual 1951, Page 305

Breeder - Mrs Margaret E Hemery

Sire - Stainburndorf Jaguar (NOT Zulu)

Dam - Bluemountains Lana
Sire - Stainburndorf Zulu
Dam - Panfield Amanda

BRITISH BOXER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
1946

The first Championship event for Boxers after the War was that held on 10 Oct 1946 at Coventry by the British Boxer Club and judged by the famous Mr John P Wagner of the “Mazelaine” kennels of America.

John P Wagner

The show attracted 333 entries, made up of 109 dogs.

A point to note is that out of the 109 entries, there were no fewer than 86 who were derived from Mr Allon Dawson's dog, "Stainburndorf Zulu", then aged 5 1/2 years, in his capacity as sire or grandsire.

Dog CC
Monarchist of Maspound

Breeder - Mrs E F Guthrie

Bitch CC
Panfield Serenade

Breeder - Mrs Elizabeth Montgomery

(Mr John P Wagner wrote of her - "A bitch with a lovely head, neck and shoulders, and pleasing body. She moved well, and her clever handler got every ounce out of her" - Her handler was Mrs Marian Fairbrother).

Dog RCC
Holger von Germania

(Imported from Germany) who was also awarded Best Puppy.

Bitch RCC
Mayerling Wisp

In 1947 there were 12 shows, 11 of them all-breed shows, offered Certificates in Boxers and 3 Bitches gained their titles. No dog completed his title.

In 1948 there were 20 shows, 19 of which were all-breed shows, offered Certificates in the breed. 5 dogs and 4 bitches gained their titles.