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By Leonie Helm
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Dogs can be very expressive, with the ability to guilt-trip their owners into getting whatever they want.
One such canine is Winston, 8-year-old white boxer dog. His reaction to being body-shamed by his owner Rachelle Conroy has received over 2.7 million views in a video posted to her TikTok account @rachelleconroy.
In the clip, Conroy and Winston are sitting on the couch, as she gently pinches his "chub wrinkles." "What's this?" she affectionately asks, "You're looking kind of chubs," as Winston gives her a hurt but withering look.
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"He's goofy and extremely loving," Conroy, 56, from Michigan, told Newsweek. "He loves to be in very close contact with me at all times; I never have any personal space. He literally sits next to me and pouts if I don't give him enough attention.
"He is the funniest dog, always sticking his nose into everyone's business. He will also sit in the window and watch traffic go by for hours," Conroy said.
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Determined by American Kennel Club (AKC) registration statistics, the boxer dog came in at No. 16 on the AKC's 2022 most-popular dog breeds list.
"Loyalty, affection, intelligence, work ethic, and good looks: Boxers are the whole doggy package," the AKC says about the breed. "Bright and alert, sometimes silly, but always courageous, the Boxer has been among America's most popular dog breeds for a very long time."
"Boxer dogs, in my opinion, are the best breed of all. They are funny, extremely smart, loyal and great with kids," said Conroy. "They are the perfect family dog.
"My husband and I are empty-nesters, with both our kids out of the house," Conroy added. "We treat Winston like our third child. He keeps us busy, very entertained with his constant antics, and I am never lonely. When I get up in the morning, he is always so happy to see me, and basically goes crazy when I get home from work. No one can help but smile when Winston is around.
"His favorite treat is peanut butter and apple slices," said Conroy.
Despite the breed's popularity, there remains some controversy surrounding boxers with white coats. The American Boxer Club says that the breed was used as military and police dogs in the 1930s, and the white color that had become accepted was no longer desired due to the ease with which the dogs could be seen in the dark.
"This, of course, was before anyone knew much about such things as genes and chromosomes, so the way to do it was just to remove the white dogs," the American Boxer Club adds. "That is, they were killed at birth. Out of sight – out of mind. That practice continued for the decades that followed. While it has become more customary to let white puppies live now, there still are breeders that choose to kill their whites."
The idea that white boxers naturally have more health issues is contested by pet-advice site PetHelpful.
"Some white boxers are born with high-maintenance conditions, such as hearing loss or skin allergies. Skin conditions are costly, but oatmeal baths for dogs at your local pet store and special dietary requirements prescribed by a vet can help ease concerns.
"Given these circumstances, most breeders frown upon breeding practice with a white boxer because of the health concerns mentioned above and restrictions placed by the association for a show," adds PetHelpful. "The idea of euthanasia does not sit well with most breeders, and many would rather spare these pups for family-oriented purposes since they are overall very delightful pets."
"Looked back with 'have you seen yourself in the mirror lately'," posted one user.
"I have a white boxer also, i know you got attitude the rest of the day haha," shared another.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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