Getting To Know Your Boxer

[GIZMO BABY]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Gizmo
NICKNAME(S):Gizmo Baby, Giz, Papi, Silly Boy
AGE:10 Months
SEX: Male
COLOR:Fawn w/white markings
FOOD:Purina
VITAMINS/HERBS:Excel
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:When daddy is not watching....
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Sometimes when mommy wants to sleep in..
STILL PULLS?:Occasionally
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Buckle collar. Daddy bought one this week.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Standard Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:No
BEST TRAIT(S):His silly face,loves to give besitos(kisses)the merengue dance,loves to cuddle with mommy....I guess everything about him. I love my silly boy.
WORSE TRAIT(S):Farting. Stinky culis
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:When he has to go potty or wants to play. When mommy or daddy go to work.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Yes. A Sweater. Only use it when it really gets cold outside. Brrr...
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Yes. Whenever he lets me.
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:None
SURGERIES?:He'll be neutered next month

 

[LiLBiZzounce]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Katahdin
NICKNAME(S): K Head & Tahdin
AGE: 17 mos.
SEX: male
COLOR: fawn
FOOD: Nutro Lamb & Rice
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup - 8 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: yes when he is determined to get to something
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: regular collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): comes when called
WORSE TRAIT(S): begging but we are working on this one
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when it is time to go out to BR
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: none
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): no preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: when he can sit still long enough
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: breaks out in hives , has allergies to ???? we are working on this one!
SURGERIES?: none


YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Sadie
NICKNAME(S): Sadie Lady
AGE: 16 mos.
SEX: female
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: Nutro Lamb & Rice
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: adopted her from a family that didn't have time for her when she was 5 months old, still a pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: minimal depending on situation
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: light chain
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): very protective
WORSE TRAIT(S): jumping on everything/everyone
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: lack of attention
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: bandana
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): no preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: if we are able to pry her mouth open
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?: none

 

[theterms]

Update!

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bodhisattva Kozan - Bodhi (Bo-dee) for short
NICKNAME(S): Bipper, Bippy
AGE: 26 mos.
SEX: M
COLOR: Reverse Brindle
FOOD: dry & wet mix
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no - it's leather
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: absolutely!
STILL PULLS?: no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: 2 - leather and nylon (non-choking)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): 'talks' when you get home, snuggles
WORSE TRAIT(S): tries to get in the garbage
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when he needs to 'go outside'
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): he loves everyone, except this one woman...
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:we're battling seizure problems right now
SURGERIES?: no

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Siddhartha
NICKNAME(S): Sid, Sid Vicious, Nipper, Baby
AGE: 13 weeks
SEX: M
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: dry & wet mix
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no - it's leather
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: can't let one and not the other!
STILL PULLS?: still learning
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon, for now
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): he's a baby - everything's the best!
WORSE TRAIT(S): bites poor Bodhi's ears & jowls
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when he needs to 'go outside'
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): all
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?: no

 

[LUVmyBABY]

Brandy

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Brandy
NICKNAME(S): B, Bean, BB, Bran muffin, Bran Apple
AGE:20 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn, not much flash, black mask, soulfull brown eyes
FOOD: Nutro supplemented with Raw
VITAMINS/HERBS:Naw
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: You bet!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Where else would she sleep?
STILL PULLS?:Yea
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Same as collar
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:NO
BEST TRAIT(S):Smiles, wiggles, "get the kitty" games
WORSE TRAIT(S):Gas .......
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Wants to play
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Bandana sometimes
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Male...me
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:No
INSURED?:No, but looking into it
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:None, thank God
SURGERIES?:No

 

[baxterbaby]

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:Baxter
NICKNAME(S):Baxi
AGE:1yr
SEX: male
COLOR:flashy fawn
FOOD:dry w/veggies& fruit
VITAMINS/HERBS:missing link, garlic &esther c
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:always
STILL PULLS?:yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:cloth
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:cloth
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:6 weeks will continue in the spring
BEST TRAIT(S):loving
WORSE TRAIT(S):barks to get us to do what he wants
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when we tell him its time to settle down
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:hooded sweatshirt
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:demodetic mange
SURGERIES?:none


Have a great day everyone! Thanks!!

 

[ZoeB]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Zoe
NICKNAME(S):Sweety Petey, Petey Pooter, Z-Bomber, Farty Jones
AGE:10 months
SEX: female
COLOR:flashy reverse brindle
FOOD:iams large breed puppy with alpo mix
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:always
STILL PULLS?:very little
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:cloth
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:cloth
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?yup..will continue for off leash in summer
BEST TRAIT(S):loving
WORSE TRAIT(S):barks to get us to do what he wants
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when we tell him its time to settle down
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:hooded sweatshirt
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?no
SURGERIES?no

 

[TammyT9901]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Cheyenne
NICKNAME(S): Chey-Chey, Baby girl
AGE: 9 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: brindle
FOOD: Purina, only thing that doesn't give her diarrhea
VITAMINS/HERBS: any suggestions???
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since pup from a friend
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: till we get new furniture
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: sleeps in the bathroom and lives like a queen in there
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: didn't know there were different types. hers is red with paws on it
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: a red and metal one
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: nope
BEST TRAIT(S): she is so loveable and protective. She is a good girl.
WORSE TRAIT(S): I don't like her gas.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: if i walk out the door without her
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: you bet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: of course, i don't like the smell of dog breath
INSURED?: nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: nope
SURGERIES?: none

 

[heartsong12]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Diabla
NICKNAME(S): Dee
AGE: 16 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Flashy Brindle
FOOD: Canidate and raw fruits and vegs
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Was my nephew's, he joined army, I got a boxer
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: YES
STILL PULLS?: unfortunitly
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: leather neck collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retrackable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): so loving and funny
WORSE TRAIT(S): does not obey me when others are over
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: being ignored
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: only if it is below freezing
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: most definitly
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: only when she was younger
SURGERIES?: one on her neck, because she was attacked and had to

 

[Deb H]

Boomer's Mom

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Boomer
NICKNAME(S):Boomerang
AGE:5 months
SEX: male
COLOR:fawn w/black mask and a little white on top of the nose
FOOD:Iams for large puppies
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:6 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:not yet
BEST TRAIT(S):wiggles, kidney bean, big wet sloppy kisses, loves to cuddle,
WORSE TRAIT(S):snores, passes gas a lot
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:not getting attention
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:sweater when its real cold
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):who ever pays attention to him
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:not yet
SURGERIES?:soon to be fixed

 

[Bama Belle]

Bama Belle

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bama Belle
NICKNAME(S): Belle
AGE:12 weeks
SEX: female
COLOR:flashy brindle
FOOD:Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:got her at 9 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:6' nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:not yet but plan to enroll in beginner class next session.
BEST TRAIT(S):cuddly, playful, loyal, smart
WORSE TRAIT(S):still pees in house occasionally, sometimes won't come when called.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when she wants out of her crate in the mornings
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):not sure as yet - she seems to like me and my dh about the same
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:not yet but will
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:was coughing some last week. I think she had a cold.
SURGERIES?:none as yet but will be spayed at 6 months

We love our new baby girl!!!!!!!