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TN Code § 44-8-411. Crippling, killing or destroying proud female dog; damages

Any person crippling, killing, or in any way destroying a proud bitch that is running at large shall not be held liable for the damages due to such killing or destruction.

http://www.animallaw.info/statutes/stustnst44_17_101_505.htm

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Developed in Germany in the 19th century, Boxers were originally used for dog fighting and to run down and hold large game such as wild boar and bison until the hunter could arrive.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/boxer/index.cfm

What is the largest boxer dog ever recorded? I found one listed to have one that was 27" at the withers and he weighed 104 pounds.
http://www.chacha.com/question/what-is-the-largest-boxer-dog-ever-reco
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Boxers are brachycephalic (they have broad, short skulls), and have a square muzzle, mandibular prognathism (an underbite), very strong jaws and a powerful bite ideal for hanging on to large prey.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxer_(dog)

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TN Code § 39-17-1308. Defenses to unlawful possession or carrying of a weapon.

(a) It is a defense to the application of § 39-17-1307 if the possession or carrying was:

(4) Incident to lawful hunting, trapping, fishing, camping, sport shooting or other lawful activity;

(5) By a person possessing a rifle or shotgun while engaged in the lawful protection of livestock from predatory animals;

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(a)(1) If a person's pet is killed or sustains injuries which result in death caused by the unlawful and intentional, or negligent, act of another or the animal of another, the trier of fact may find the individual causing the death or the owner of the animal causing the death liable for up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) in noneconomic damages; provided, that if such death is caused by the negligent act of another, the death or fatal injury must occur on the property of the deceased pet's owner or caretaker, or while under the control and supervision of the deceased pet's owner or caretaker.

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Originally posted by dreamtrove:
Fortunately, it's against federal law to kill a dog.

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Originally posted by Bytemite:
Aw. All the akitas I know are really nice dogs.

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(a)(1) If a person's pet is killed or sustains injuries which result in death caused by the unlawful and intentional, or negligent, act of another or the animal of another, the trier of fact may find the individual causing the death or the owner of the animal causing the death liable for up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) in noneconomic damages; provided, that if such death is caused by the negligent act of another, the death or fatal injury must occur on the property of the deceased pet's owner or caretaker, or while under the control and supervision of the deceased pet's owner or caretaker.

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Your neighbor could get money, have you discussed that with them? Do you have photographic evidence or an eyewitness to confirm that the boxer killed the akita?

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