"The Boxer's Strongest Characteristic is his desire for human affection. This may come as a surprise to those at first impressed by his striking appearance... The short smooth coat, handsomely chiseled head, and square silhouette never fail to excite compliments from passersby as he trots jauntily by your side... Yet the Boxer's greatest wish is to be with the children watching protectively over their play."

Quoted from "Meet The Boxer", American Boxer Club, 1991

 

Founded in 1945 as a result of the Boxer gaining popularity in the United States and in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area, the Potomac Boxer Club is the oldest regional Boxer club in the United States. Because of its location and heritage, Potomac Boxer Club members have included many national figures, respected breeders, handlers, and dedicated owners of both show and companion boxers ― all of whom share their love, experience, and knowledge of this wonderful breed. While most of our members are from Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, our membership has expanded to include members from Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

The Potomac Boxer Club encourages and promotes quality in the breeding of purebred Boxers. Its mission is to do all that is possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection: to urge its members and breeders to accept the standard of the breed as approved by the American Kennel Club and the American Boxer Club as the only standard of excellence by which the Boxer is to be judged; to support shows and obedience trials and to maintain a program of awards that will encourage sportsmanlike competition, protect and advance the interest of the breed; to conduct sanctioned and licensed specialty shows under the rules of the American Kennel Club; to initiate education programs and promotional activities that will stimulate and extend responsible public interest in the Boxer; and to inspire members to abide by those portions of the American Boxer Club By-Laws and Code of Ethics which are applicable to members of member clubs.