Duke, what a beautiful boy you are! I really enjoyed reading your story and it sure sounds like you are loved alot by your mommy. I have a little girl who is half boxer/half lab and she is also very vocal and makes funny noises when she wants to get a point across to us. She even got bit by something one day this summer and broke out in hives just like you! I wonder if Boxers are prone to skin allergies, because her skin is also very sensitive and she's always got a pink belly or some spots between her toes. Hmmm. Anyway, enough about my girl. Today is your day and you deserve to get all the attention. You certainly seem like a very happy boy, and you are so lucky to have such a great family who care about you so much. Congratulations on being Dog of the Day!