RECENT JACQUET BOXER HISTORY AND THE FUTURE
Although the Kennel at Jacquet Boxers (see below for the reasons) has been closed
since 2010, I've worked closely with a number of other Boxer Breeders to carry on
the Jacquet Boxer line. With my close cooperation and guidance, Jacquet Boxers are
still being bred and the line is being carried on with my approval albeit not at
the same level as it was previously. The Jacquet Boxer line took me more than 40
years to develop – it was my life's work after all- and I didn’t want to see it disappear
as many of the great kennels of the past have done. The Jacquet Boxers record is
unsurpassed and probably will never will be beaten. The reason for this has to do
with the soundness of the dogs, their fine temperament, intellegence, and excellent
conformation. Anyone who has owned a Jacquet Boxer will tell you what a joy it's
been and how their lives have been so enhanced by the ownership. I receive calls
weekly from first, second, third and even fourth generation owners who own or have
owned our boxers and are looking to own one again. It's for this reason that I want
the line to continue and prosper and I know with my guidance and help this can be
achieved.
Jacquet’s Loseby.
Loseby lives with us in the house and and is our joy and comfort. He’s smart, obedient,
and loving. He loves to play, amuse us and welcomes all visitors with great enthusiasm.
His favorite game is frisbee which we play whenever weather permits. We simply can’t
imagine living without a Boxer and he has all of the very best of the Jacquet Boxer
traits.
Loseby came to us through the kindness of our friends Ned, Doreen and their
daughter.
On the far right, Loseby as a puppy sleeping with his father Jacquet’s Kepler. Kepler
was 12 then and had been our house dig for all of those years. He taught Loseby everything
he needed to know and that’s how Loseby turned out to be such a wonderful dog!
WHY DID WE CLOSE THE KENNEL?
It was I believe sometime in 2008 when a new house had been built behind our property
and probably about 1000 feet from the kennel. It was an expensive affair for Oakland
and the people moving into the house were not told the truth regarding the kennel
(by the builder) and they almost immediately began complaining about the kennel although
- according to the local Health Department and Police Department records (who responded
to dozens of complaints) saw no reason for the complaints and took no action. Eventually,
they sued us which unfortunately for them got nowhere. When we moved here 30 years
ago, we were very careful to get proper permission and all of the necessary building
permits from the town to build the kennel. For almost 30 years, the town issued kennel
permits and we passed the state and local inspections never having a problem of any
kind. Our old neighbors were terrific and never complained or were bothered in any
way by our kennel even though they lived a bit closer. They always enjoyed coming
to visit with thier kids to play with the dogs and were always very supportive. Eventually
the these new neighbors adapted a different tactic. They sued the town asserting
that the town never should have issued the building permit for the kennel in the
first place 30 years ago. The town agreed to defend the lawsuit against them but
in the end we decided that the best course of action would be that of a good neighbor
and we made the very difficult decision to close the kennel after thirty years here
in Oakland. The last dog we had in the kennel was Ch. Jacquet's Cubis and he now
enjoys a wonderful life with our good friends and neighbor with two rescue dogs and
a cat, only about half mile away. He visits us frequently and loves to play with
Loseby