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Painted portrait of a fawn Boxer in a green velvet coat with a lace cravat, holding a gold pocket watch before a landscape. 6 / 26

The Baron Held Up His Pocket Watch and Waited for Somebody

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A heavy green curtain hangs at the left edge of the canvas, and beyond it spreads a quiet Renaissance valley of winding roads and far blue hills. The fawn Boxer baron sits in a green velvet coat trimmed with gold, a lace cravat at his neck, and one broad paw lifts a gold pocket watch whose chain loops along his sleeve. His dark mask and heavy brow give him a serious look, and he studies the viewer with calm brown eyes, as if he is waiting for someone who is late.

Boxers are strong, athletic dogs, and they are usually good-natured with their families. Many keep a youthful, goofy spirit into their senior years and remain playful far longer than most breeds. They do best with regular exercise, a consistent routine and plenty of attention. Because of their short noses, Boxers can have trouble in hot, humid weather, so choose cool times for walks and watch for heavy panting or tiredness. Their short coat is easy to groom, but they can be sensitive to cold as well. Boxers are also prone to certain heart conditions and other health issues, so regular vet checks are valuable. Early training and gentle socialization help channel their enthusiasm.

The baron has not waited long at all. It only feels long because his schedule includes a snack.

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