How many times have you uttered the phrase "good dog"? As pet owners, sometimes we underestimate the role our dogs play in our lives. We have a four-year old white boxer dog named "Blizzard" in our family. Blizzard was rescued from a breeder who had the shameful idea to euthanize the less financially rewarding members of the pack. From that day on, Blizzard became a beloved family member. This article is a tribute to all the countless number of Blizzards out there for which the phrase "good dog" just doesn't do the trick and for the parents, who know that boxer dogs make great pets and friends.