History
The Berndrews Affix was granted in 1972 however, my grandmother Mrs. Margaret Brannigan actually got her first boxer in 1968 from the late Joan Jarden (Erijos). Erijos Overcoat was sired by Erijos Heirapparent who's pedgiree went back to the American Import Rainey-Lanes Sirrocco on the sire's side and Ch Wardrobes Wildmink on the dam's side. Bruce as he was named was gran's first show dog and she did extremely well with him at Open, Obedience and Championship shows. Erijos Thunderbolt continued the family tradition by winning Best In Show All Breeds at Queens Island Championship Show in the early 1970's.
Silverstein Simon D Of Berndrews was another addition to Berndrews in the early 80's. Simon was a fantastic boxer and producer. Siring numerous Ir Ch's namely Billy Cooper's two half brothers Glentara Rambler and Glentara Stroller. But most interestingly of all, Simon was three quarter Dutch and at the time was the only boxer of such breeding.
Below are just some of the sires & dams who have made an influence on Berndrews Boxers
Ch Wardrobes Wild Mink was in Overcoat’s pedigree sire of 11 champions
Ch Wardrobes Swinging Kilt sire of Wild Mink and of 2 other champions
The famous Ch Wardrobes Miss Mink 27 CCs & 1 RCC. BOB Crufts 1958, dam of 2 British Champions, Top Boxer 1956 and Joint Top Boxer 1957. She is also the dam of Wild Mink
The American Import Rainey Lane Sirrocco (born 6th Sept 1956) was in Erijos Overcoat’s pedigree.
Silverstein Simon D Of Berndrews
Simon in his hay day
Granny with Bruce being presented with his trophy for Best in Show All Breeds in the 70s
Aunt Carol with one of gran’s boxers Berndrews National Velvet in the 80s
Ch. Silverstein Sundance Kid (born 15th May 1963) was Simon’s grandfather on the dam’s side.
The famous Ch Witherford Hot Chestnut (born 17th June 1960) who was imported from Pat Withers to Germany was Simon’s great grandfather on the sires side. He lived a long and productive life of 13 years and sired some 35 champions. Many of his children and grandchildren were imported to the States to become foundation sires and dams for American kennels
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Simon in his retirement
The foundation bitch of Berndrews Boxers Erijos Noratlass (Nora) with a healthy litter of puppies (1970)
The same litter as above just a few weeks later
Bruce & Nora in their golden years
Simon as a puppy
BERNDREWS BOXERS
Breeding for Type & Temperament