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For anyone who has ever owned a boxer, it is easy to understand how no other dog can compare
for temperament and personality. Tony was reared with Boxers and took an interest in showing
around 1980. His first serious show boxer was Lady (Seekav Calpurnia). Paula was
reared with many different breeds but as soon as she bought her first house, one of her first
purchases was a red male boxer called Oscar.
The kennel name Benton, was first registered in 1986 and although Robbie was the first Champion in 1996, the kennel had many successes prior to that. Limited to the number of boxers that could be kept and family commitments, there were still many Green Star winners carrying the prefix Benton. These included some who were a few points short of achieving their championship title including Benton Pimpernel owned by Paul O'Rourke, Benton Del Boy owned by Janice Bermingham and Benton Buckshee kept by Tony. See and read all about our Boxers from the |
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It was really only when Robbie (Ch Benton Rob Roy) and Sophie (Walkon Kookaburra) arrived at Benton
Boxers that there began a strong commitment to showing. Following a move to Meath 1997, it became easier
to keep more than two boxers and the kennel has continued to grow and produce quality Boxers for companionship
and showing. Paula prefers to spend her time at home with the dogs or outside the show ring watching, whereas
Tony prefers the exhilaration of the show ring both as an exhibitor and a championship show judge where he
judges Boxers and all other working breeds.
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We are very much aware that 90% of the puppies we breed at Benton Boxers go as family pets. Therefore, we try our best to breed only healthy boxers with excellent temperaments.
We carry out heart screening on all of our dogs to test for Aortic Stenosis under the
United Kingdom Boxer Breed Council Heart Scheme.
NEW - See Current Pictures on Facebook under Paula Thornton (Benton Boxers).
We are very much aware that 90% of the puppies we breed at Benton Boxers go as family pets. Therefore, we try our best to breed only healthy boxers with excellent temperaments.
We carry out heart screening on all of our dogs to test for Aortic Stenosis under the
United Kingdom Boxer Breed Council Heart Scheme.
