Getting To Know Your Boxer

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YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Madam Buttercup Jefferies
NICKNAME(S):Cuppers
AGE: 15 months
SEX: F
COLOR: fawn/ all black mask
FOOD: this week: purina alpo prime cuts
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: teal nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: teal nylon double strength
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no :( but we are trying to get her into a class at petsmart in nashville
BEST TRAIT(S):kisses and love
WORSE TRAIT(S):loves to jump on adults, and if strangers don't pay attention to her she will lay at their feet and growl and whine
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: look above and having to go pee
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: not on a regular basis
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): doesn't matter
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no
SURGERIES?:none


YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Lady Tes Church-Jefferies
NICKNAME(S): Tessis
AGE: 4 in jan
SEX: F
COLOR: fawn w/ some white
FOOD:purina alpo prime cuts
VITAMINS/HERBS: no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: some
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: pink nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: pink nylon double strength
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): sweet
WORSE TRAIT(S): scared to death of strangers
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: i have never heard her whine
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:not that we know of
SURGERIES?:
shes been fixed

 

[Conradsmom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Conrad
NICKNAME(S): MY Baby..
AGE: 11 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: perina one, but changing to nutro
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since he was a pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: Yes, when he see Ducks or his boxer friend a few appartments down
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: none yet(soon, very soon)
BEST TRAIT(S):Lovable, kisses, he is a snuggler
WORSE TRAIT(S): gas
WHAT MAKES HIM WHINE?: he has only whined when he no longer wanted to sleep in his kennel at night, he whined when I put him in so we do not make him sleep in his kennel any longer.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:bandanas, if his dad will let me put them on him.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):We have not noticed a preference. He likes everyone he has met so far
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?:not yet, but getting insurance
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?:none

 

[mkull]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Lola
NICKNAME(S): Will you please sit down!!!
AGE: 3.5 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Brindle and White
FOOD: Royal Canaine Holistic
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: flat leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: in school now
BEST TRAIT(S): unrelenting television watcher
WORSE TRAIT(S): Farting
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When he feels ignored
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: not yet
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?: Knock on wood - NO

 

[MaggiesMom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Maggie
NICKNAME(S): Maggie mo, NO!
AGE: 4 mo
SEX: F
COLOR: Fawn with white markings
FOOD: Science diet, mommy's food when she can get it
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes! She owns the couch
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: She kicks daddy out of the bed!
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Maroon nylon for her daddy's school colors
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: same
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): She loves her mommy and daddy
WORSE TRAIT(S): potty training regression
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when mom leaves for school and when she can't make it onto the bed
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: havn't tried that yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: sometimes
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?:none

 

[beasleymom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Beasley
NICKNAME(S): Mister B., Wiggle Butt, Bease, Bease-Knees, E.T.
AGE: about 1 year
SEX: male
COLOR: fawn w/ black mask, natural ears
FOOD: mix of dry and moist
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: just the couch
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: of course
STILL PULLS?: sometimes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: matching nylon 6' lead
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: will be enrolling soon
BEST TRAIT(S): he's just a big big sweetie who loves unconditionally
WORSE TRAIT(S): he's a bedhog
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when it's time to go potty and we don't want to wake up yet.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: he loves his fleece vest
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): likes all people
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: thankfully nothing so far
SURGERIES?: just the snip snip!

 

[Niladog]

Nila

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Nila
NICKNAME(S): Girl, Ni
AGE:3
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD:Nutro
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no, but she does jump on the bed in the morning.
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: sleeps next to ours on her own. She does like to get up and cuddle in the morning, but she doesn't stay long
STILL PULLS?: no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: fast release collar; training collar during classes
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: in progress
BEST TRAIT(S): loyal and sweet, couldn't have asked for a better dog
WORSE TRAIT(S): sleeps on top of our kitchen table???
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when we leave
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: bandana and bows
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):females, a little fearful of men
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no, sparkly white though
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: touchy digestive track
SURGERIES?: stitches when she cut herself on the crate (we no longer use it).

 

[jray]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Oskar
NICKNAME(S): Monster Moose, Oskar the Boxer, Beaner, Smush Mush...
AGE: 8 months
SEX: male
COLOR: fawn
FOOD: Eagle Pack Holistic Select
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 8 week pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: only when daddy isn't looking and mommy lets me. Shhh don't tell!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes
BEST TRAIT(S): everything!
WORSE TRAIT(S): Nothing!!!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When Disney doesn't play with him
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no wont keep them on!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no we use greenies
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?: just neuter

 

[Gypsy'sMom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Gypsy
NICKNAME(S): Sweetie, wiggly butt, devil puppy
AGE: 4 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Dk Brindle
FOOD: Pro Plan Puppy chicken & Rice (soon to change)
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since 7 1/2 wks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: puppy kindergarden (so far)
BEST TRAIT(S): kisses, snuggles
WORSE TRAIT(S): gas (mild)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: wanting to play
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: bandanas
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none (yet)
SURGERIES?: none (yet)

 

[bikerchic]

Ozric

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Ozric

NICKNAME(S): Ozzie, Piggles, Pig Pig

AGE: 8 Months

SEX: Male

COLOR: Brindle

FOOD: Science Diet Large Breed Puppy

VITAMINS/HERBS: none

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since 6 weeks

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yeah - i gave in - he likes it too much and i surely don't want to sleepy on the cold tile floor to cuddle with him.

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: he is - but he rarely gets up there, he likes his own bed or his crate

STILL PULLS?: yes, unfortunately

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: regular nylon, we have a training and a halter to try out also

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: almost - puppy school drop-out

BEST TRAIT(S): Fairly mellow but alot of fun, seems to have outgrown destructive puppy stuff for the most part, loves people and other dogs, extremely non-agressive

WORSE TRAIT(S): Definitely the FARTS! and the snoring - but only when i'm trying to sleep - and the eating the wood frame on the house, but that seems to be getting better

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: excitement when we come home

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Absolutely NOT!!!!

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): I'd say both, but he's definitely daddy's boy

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Not yet

INSURED?: I have three - so they gotta be - especially considering Ozzy was in the emergency vet's office twice in two weeks. Once for a dog attack and once for eating a wasp.

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Nope - unless you consider farting a health problem

SURGERIES?: Other than getting neutered, just some minor stitches in his ear from when he was attacked at the bark park.

 

[rowe1680]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Maggie Mae/Brodie
NICKNAME(S):Shmags, Baby Girl, Mags/Brodie Bear, Stinky Butt, Psycho
AGE: 2 yrs 7 mos/1 yr 9 mos
SEX: Female/Male
COLOR: White/Fawn
FOOD: Iams
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Both are rescue and adopted them both at 10 months old.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yep (except the leather!!)
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Of course!
STILL PULLS?: Unfortunately
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Maggie has a nylon "Burberry" collar/Brodie has a green nylon collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: You bet!
BEST TRAIT(S): They are both big love bugs and snugglers
WORSE TRAIT(S): Maggie - stubborn/ Brodie - pyscho
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Maggie - when she doesn't get supper on time/ Brodie - if we leave him alone
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: They both have bandannas for all occasions and Maggie has a sweater but doesn't like it.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Maggie - she's Daddy's little girl/ Brodie - definitely females (Mama's boy!)
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No, but should - Brodie has dragon breath
INSURED?: Would like to be and are currently researching the best plan
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None, thankfully
SURGERIES?: Both had lumps removed at the same time! Luckily they were both benign