Getting To Know Your Boxer

[phantomboxers]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Phantom
NICKNAME(S): Double Bubble, Foo-Foo ( you name it we call him)
AGE: 9
SEX: Male (neutered)
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: 3-Dog Bakery Reduced Calorie Chicken (Kibble)
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since the day he was born
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Of Course!!
STILL PULLS?: Only if we are too slow for him
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Black nylon (or leather spiked to dress up)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Black nylon to match
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes, beginners
BEST TRAIT(S): The best snuggler
WORSE TRAIT(S): Slobbery
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when I have made fresh bread!!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Not if he can help it!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Either, but he really is a momma's boy!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Occassionally, not like I should
INSURED?:Yes, VPI
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Pancreatitis as a young pup
SURGERIES?: neutered


YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Maverick birthdayic
NICKNAME(S): Mav, Moo-Moo
AGE: 8 (at then end of the month)
SEX: Male, Neutered
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: 3 Dog Bakery Reduced Calorie Chicken (kibble)
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Of Course
STILL PULLS?:No, he is really great on a leash!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Red nylon (or tan suede studded for dress)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Red nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S):Very Independent
WORSE TRAIT(S):none that I can think of
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: if you are sitting in the chair that he wants to sit in!!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Not if he can help it!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): I think he is a momma's dog, but he really gets along with everyone!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:He does not like it so we don't do it like we should!
INSURED?:Yes, VPI (Veterinary Pet Insurance)
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Allergies, Kryptorchid, Skin Allergies
SURGERIES?: Neutered, Tumors removed, Abcessed teeth fixed

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Sydney
NICKNAME(S): Sydney Bean, Itsy Bitsy
AGE: 2
SEX: Female (Spayed)
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: 3 Dog Bakery Reduced Calorie Chicken (Kibble)
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Of Course!!
STILL PULLS?: When she does not get to go where she wants!!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Purple Nylon, or assorted fancy collars for different occasions
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Purple Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Beginning and Advanced Obedience Graduate, Canine Good Citizen, Beginning FlyBall Graduate (As of last night), Beginning Agility Graduate
BEST TRAIT(S): Everything About her!!!!!
WORSE TRAIT(S): She destroys her stuffed toys!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: If she knows where here toy is and she can not get it!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Yes, she loves to dress up, she is the only dog that I know that will wear sunglasses and not bother them, she likes to wear her crown she got from her aunt Denise, Bandanas, you name it!!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): She pretty equal with her affection!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?:yes, VPI
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Spring Allergies
SURGERIES?: Spayed

 

[Cindy Creel]

We'd love to know a little more about your Boxers to see how similar or different they are from ours. Please copy, paste & reply!


YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Samson Delilah
NICKNAME(S):Sa and Dee
AGE:2 1/2 years
SEX: Samson male Delilahfemale
COLOR:Fawn with black mask
FOOD: Blackwood and Royal Canie Natural Blend
VITAMINS/HERBS:none noe
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pups
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Harnesses for walking
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:cloth
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S):eyes
WORSE TRAIT(S):pouts
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when hey want mom
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:When they let
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Delilah heart problems Sam none
SURGERIES?:Delilah a cyst in the nose and toys removed from tummy, a lump on her breast. Sam a lump from hind leg.


Have a great day everyone! Thanks!!

 

[Kalei]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Hoku
NICKNAME(S): Hok’s
AGE: 9mo.
SEX: male
COLOR: fawn/white
FOOD: science diet/ kibble
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: his own
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: gentle lead or Halti harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6ft. nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: attending Sirius adolescent classes now
BEST TRAIT(S): Welcoming party, loves his family, that inquisitive look he gives me in a new situation
WORSE TRAIT(S): gets bored at class (too easy for this breed)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Dad going to work
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yup
INSURED?: not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: puppy kennel cough
SURGERIES?: none

 

[chloesowner]

Getting To Know Your Boxer
YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Chloe
NICKNAME(S): chlo-chlo, farto
AGE:11 month May 20th
SEX: female
COLOR:fawn
FOOD: canidae dry, canidae, innova and natural balance wet (switched from dry nutro max and Nm puppy)
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: rescue from owners that locked her outside in the backyard(the size of a patio) until she was
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes, but she doesnt like to be on the couch
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon and prong training for dog aggression
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: short trainging leash, cloth horse reins that have a metal clasp on each on, and 20 foot play leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): loving and cuddly
WORSE TRAIT(S): dog agressive to passing dogs
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: waiting to be fed natural balance beef blend(thats the only time i have ever heard her whine!)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: just a hard stressfull 1st heat cycle and pseudopregnancy
SURGERIES?: no

 

[gidget1]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Gidget Garrett
NICKNAME(S):Gidgy poo, Midget, Gidg.
AGE: 2 years, one month
SEX: female
COLOR: dark brindle
FOOD: Eagle Pack Holistic
VITAMINS/HERBS: The Missing Link
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup, 9 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: you bet!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Certainly
STILL PULLS?: Only if excited
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: same as collar
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): Loving, gentle, loves to smooch
WORSE TRAIT(S): doesn't always use her listening ears. Dog aggressive.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: being left out of the action
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females, loves all kids!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: liver dysfunction
SURGERIES?: spay

 

[carrie29]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Connor
NICKNAME(S): Conker, Pocky, Smelly bum, puppy, Conk
AGE:18 mouths
SEX: Male
COLOR:Brindle
FOOD:Pedigree biscuits and Chappie
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Yes
STILL PULLS?:Yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Extention lead
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: None
BEST TRAIT(S): Himself
WORSE TRAIT(S): Farting and slobbering on clean ironed clothes!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Losting his bottle tops under the chair and sofa, When he wants a wee
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Either as long as they talk to him.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:No
INSURED?:Yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Collitis
SURGERIES?:None, as yet x

 

[AntJan]

I'm a doofus. This is my post, but I forgot to reply myself, LOL!!

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Nikki.
NICKNAME(S): Love, Baby Girl, Baby, Moosh.
AGE: 4
SEX: Female.
COLOR: Dark Brindle.
FOOD: California Natural.
VITAMINS/HERBS: Garlic.
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since 3 months old.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes, with our permission.
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, that is an extension of her own bed.
STILL PULLS?: Yes, when there's a dog nearby, or when we're walking towards the dog park entrance.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Leather. But if we know she's going to get dirty or wet, Nylon.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6' Leather on walks, Retractable at the park or beach.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Puppy Obedience
BEST TRAIT(S): Well-socialized, Great w/kids, Protective of house (I value this especially when it's just me & her at home)
WORSE TRAIT(S): Selective hearing.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When she sees a cat or another dog, but can't get to them because she's inside the car. Also, when I'm on the computer & she wants my attention.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Bandanas when we go on vacations.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Once a week.
INSURED?: Yes, Petshealth Care
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Seasonal Flank Alopecia (slight bald spot for 1 month, then completely grew back after 2 weeks on California Natural... not sure if that food helped or if that was a conincidence)
SURGERIES?: Spay, and Knee Surgery

 

[sar_good]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Laila
NICKNAME(S): Lays, wiggle bums
AGE: 15 weeks
SEX: Female
COLOR: Flashy Brindle
FOOD: Iams puppy chow.... and the back yard :rolleyes:
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: My bed?? I thought it was her bed!
STILL PULLS?: occasionally
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6' or retractable, depending on where we're going
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Hopefully in July
BEST TRAIT(S): sleeps 10 hours straight at night, very smart
WORSE TRAIT(S): Stubborn, beats up the cat
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: being in the back seat of the car alone, being outside alone in cold weather
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Loves all people, not gender biased
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes, only once
INSURED?: in the process
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Deamed healthy
SURGERIES?: Will have spaying in July

 

[Roxsam]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Samson
NICKNAME(S): Sammy, Mo-Jo, Boy Boy, Muscles
AGE: 7 years
SEX: Male
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: Eccopet, Pal and home cooked veg & pasta
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Only when his brother is missing for the night.
STILL PULLS?: No, walks beautifully on a leed next to the stroller
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Chain
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No learned from his big sister (now waiting at the bridge)
BEST TRAIT(S): Obiedient, loyal, smoochy and clean
WORSE TRAIT(S): Licks with an oversized tounge and bad breath
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Lack of attention or games where he feels he is losing.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Mummies boy, but loyal to all his family, human or K9
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Need to!!!But wont let me!!!
INSURED?: Should have been, but now will not cover him.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Cancer
SURGERIES?: Knee reconstruction, 6 mast cell tumours, skin cancer


YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bosco
NICKNAME(S): Bos, Woof
AGE: 2 years
SEX: Male
COLOR: White
FOOD: Eccopet, Pal and home cooked veg & pasta
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue 05/18/2003 (RSPCA Melbourne Australia, 2 days away from "Death Row".....sshhh don't tell him!
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Only if Sam is not around (two is too many on the bed, no room for us)
STILL PULLS?: Oh Yes!!!!! As I have only had him for two days, I have a lot of work to do.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Chain
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Highly possible he will have to attend, Graduate.....well there may be a slim chance!
BEST TRAIT(S): Large, strong, athletic and very handsome white fur baby.
WORSE TRAIT(S): No disiplin in his rough start in life.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Not sure yet.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Probably. Being white, I am sure I will have to do something to protect him.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Appears female.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Not yet, beautiful baby white teeth
INSURED?: Considering it!
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None evident.
SURGERIES?: Desexd

Roxie has passed over and waiting at the bridge for Samson & Bosco, but here is the questions answered for her.

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Roxie
NICKNAME(S): Rox, Roo, Woo Woo, Big, Girl
AGE: 9 years
SEX: Female
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: Eccopet, Pal and home cooked veg & pasta
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Better question would be, are we allowed on her bed!
STILL PULLS?: No, walks beautifully on a leed next to the stroller, infact she used to need to be reminded to keep up.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Chain
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No learned from me.
BEST TRAIT(S): Selectively obiedient, loyal, protector, regal
WORSE TRAIT(S): Stubborn, bitchy, and only did what she wanted to do and only if she wanted to. (Loved her for all these things!!!)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Needing to be fed 12 times a day...was always time for food as far as she was concerned. If she could have she would have called the animal protection on to me because I only fed her twice a day. (He he he)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Whoever fed her first!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: Should have been, but now would not cover her.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Cancer, skin allergies
SURGERIES?: 2 Knee reconstructions, at least 10 mast cell tumours(cancer) finally a brain tumour took her to the Rainbow Bridge

Thanks for a great thread,

Nicki, Sam & Bos (Rox in Spirit)

 

[Andi20]

Xena

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Xena
NICKNAME(S): Xenie, Xenie Puff
AGE: 8 months
SEX: female
COLOR: fawn
FOOD: Canidae
VITAMINS/HERBS: fish oil/cod liver oil
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 10 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yup
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: *sigh*yea
STILL PULLS?: sometimes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: prong *ducks for cover*
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: black nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: homeschooled :D (and is more obedient than most graduates)
BEST TRAIT(S): door greeting :D
WORSE TRAIT(S): digging
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: having to pee
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: she keeps getting bandanas from the vet and PetSmart but doesn't like them
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): she doesn't care as long as they're under 4 feet tall
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: nope, just dentabones and other chewies
INSURED?: nope but she has her own bank account
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: diagnosed with a histiocytoma today
SURGERIES?: just spaying (hopefully!)