Mirak Boxers of Goodyear, Arizona, began with the acquisition of a stunning black brindle female, by the name of TuRo’s Katalina at Mirak, also known as “Katy”. Katy exuded class, style and standard. The privilege to have possession of such a specimen drove our love for the breed into the future. Fueled by the desire to improve the Boxer breed in health as well as conformation, our energy was focused abroad.

Mirak Atomic Theory - "Alex". Photo by: Horace Allen

Being faced with health issues and structural defaults in the breed, we expanded our horizons by incorporating the bloodlines of our fellow United Kingdom and European Boxer breeders. With any animal that is continually inbred, the gene pool becomes strained. Without the addition of diverse bloodlines, conformation faults and health issues will become prevalent. In the autumn of 2005, the world-renowned Russian breeder and CACIB judge (Certificate of Aptitude for International Champion of Beauty), Alexander Balashov, offered to us Aivengo Ilaria also known as “Ilaria”. Ilaria’s pedigree demonstrates the technique of a master breeder, thus blending the bloodlines of Italy, Germany and Russia to form a sound example of the breed. Ilaria has a temperament second to none, which has been passed on to her by her sire and grandsires.

Shortly after Ilaria’s arrival, we welcomed Boxken’s Magic Spell (UK import) also known as “Jinx”. She is a deep mahogany brindle girl, who is full of energy, complete with natural ears and a natural appetite for the show ring. Her correct movement, super bite, “cat-like” feet and her showmanship make for a bright future ahead. We look forward to her future in the show ring as well as the whelping box.

Allsturns Supertramp, affectionately known as “Jaxx” is the latest arrival to Mirak Boxers. Jaxx comes from Allsturns kennel located in the beautiful Welsh countryside, bred by Ms. Shelly Turner.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

“You reap what you sew…” We are cultivating from the world’s top producing and winning Boxer kennels to use as a foundation to build upon. Daily care, nurturing and love are needed for any living being to grow and develop fully. We feed a natural diet, which includes fresh raw meats, bones, veggies, yogurt, fruits and vitamins to help maintain a healthy life. Along with a healthy diet, our dogs live indoors with the family to insure that their needs are met. Nutrition is the key to optimum health.

Breeding is an issue that can never be taken lightly. We are responsible for the puppies that we help bring into this world and it is our duty to see that they are properly taken care of and loved. It is our procedure, whenever possible, to physically preview the kennels and dogs before the selected ones enter our home. Purchasing a puppy or using a stud goes far beyond the act of mating or the transaction of buying a puppy. We like to meet the faces behind the names of the breeders. A picture can tell a thousand words or hide just as many faults.

We have brought the bloodlines of the United Kingdom Show Boxers and European Show Boxers to the United States of America, to share the wealth they have in store for the Boxer breed. One cannot improve as a whole without the efforts of many.

Acknowledgments

First and foremost, we would like to thank Mrs. Sue Lamkin-Eads, of BestInShow Design, for creating an exceptional website. Our most sincere gratitude goes to Mr. Rueben Smith, for taking the time to educate us on the Boxer breed. Rueben’s many hours of instructions, along with numerous amounts of literature of past and present, taught us about the breed. He encouraged us to make our own decisions. We are also deeply grateful to Mr. Percy Young, educator and partner, for always making sure we stayed on track and never forgetting to reward ourselves for the hard work we put into this venture.

		A heartfelt thanks to Ms. Debbie Debruycker and Mr. Randy Jones for lending silent support to the team, and Mrs. Gayann Jones, who has always greeted us with a smile and open arms. Thanks as always to Ms. Linda Box and Mr. Alexander Balashov, for sharing their British and European Boxer bloodlines. A special thank you to Mr. Billy Karim, who assisted in construction of our Arizona Boxer kennel and Mrs. Mable Evans for providing puppy daycare.
- Owners - Jowhar Karim; Halimah Al-Khatib; and Doris Karimnadir Photography courtesy of Halimah Al-Khatib Updated April 16, 2008 - New photos Alex's page. April 9, 2008 - New addition Alex; Jinx's page; Ilaria's page.