Getting To Know Your Boxer

[Tucker's Mom]

Tucker

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Tucker
NICKNAME(S): Tucker Doodle, Doodle Bug, Doodle, Stinky
AGE: 6 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Reverse Brindle
FOOD: Nutro
VITAMINS/HERBS: n/a
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Of Course
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 4 ft nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): He's a cuddle monster (even at 51 lbs)
WORSE TRAIT(S): GAS
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: What doesn't? He's a big, tender hearted baby. (He mostly whines for the following reasons: he wants your dinner, wants to go out/come in, wants attention, gets in trouble, and when his little sister [a pitt/beagle mix] picks on him)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: puppy pajamas (he only gets to wear them for company, but doesn't seem mind them unless he's trying to play)
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): no preference so far
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: not yet
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None so far
SURGERIES?: None

 

[kohgirl]

My Riley

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Riley
NICKNAME(S): RY, Sweetiepie, Mama's Boy, Baby
AGE: 16 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: ProPlan
VITAMINS/HERBS: n/a
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue at 9 mths
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon, prong for walks
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 ft leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes
BEST TRAIT(S): He's a comedian in a doggie body! Makes us laugh all the time.
WORSE TRAIT(S): GAS
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When he looses a toy under the couch, or wants to go on a walk.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: He went as "Dino" from the Flintstones for Halloween. Has a "Kiss Me I'm Irish" TShirt. Will tolerate hats...only until the photo is taken - then it comes off.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): if you want to play...he doesn't care.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: every week...clean his ears and file his nails too.
INSURED?: Not yet, but looking into it.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None so far other than dandruff
SURGERIES?: had a ball removed from his intestines (that's when we rescued him), neutered

 

[Razz's_mom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Razzamatazz
NICKNAME(S):Razz, knucklehead, dummy, silly girl, wiggle butt
AGE:Going on 3
SEX: Female
COLOR:Very very light fawn with black mask and white markings
FOOD:Canidae
VITAMINS/HERBS:None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Got her from an abusive home where they were just going to shoot her to get rid of her.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Of course!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Yep...my bad :(
STILL PULLS?:Nope..never did
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:many kinds..she has all sorts of collars for every day of the week. None are pinch or choke or corrective. All buckle or clippy kinds.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Plain old nylon ( I think)
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Nope she wasn't accepted in obedience..now I think she can as she's not aggressive anymore
BEST TRAIT(S):obedient, walks great on a leash with no pulling, great with everyone and other animals. Looooves children, very snuggly
WORSE TRAIT(S):very much a pest. she wants all the attention and right now
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:not getting the attention she wants. when she has to go potty really bad
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:sweater on cold night walks and bandana..can't get her to wear booties. She tips over and lays there when I have them on her
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:nope
INSURED?:nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:going blind in one eye
SURGERIES?:spaying

 

[astaub]

Nikki & Roxie

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Nikki
NICKNAME(S):Nub Butt, Licky Chops, Nikita
AGE:4.5
SEX: Female
COLOR:Flashy Fawn
FOOD:Nutro Ultra Puppy & Adult (Can't keep weight on her)
VITAMINS/HERBS:Acidopolsis, Missing Link Plus
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Rescue (Shelter)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Nope (But comes up when we fall asleep)
STILL PULLS?:Yes, but are working on it
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Yes, would not know it sometimes
BEST TRAIT(S):Goofy and boxer kisses
WORSE TRAIT(S):Chewing her feet
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:When mom is outside and she can see but can't reach me
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Sweater
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Both, anyone who will pet her
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Yes
INSURED?:Nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Allergies, Sensetive Stomach
SURGERIES?:Spay only

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Roxie
NICKNAME(S):Spud, Pork Chop, Wiggle Butt
AGE:3.5
SEX: Female
COLOR:Reverse Brindle
FOOD:Nutro Ultra Weight Control
VITAMINS/HERBS:Acidopolsis, Missing Link Plus
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Nope (But comes up when we fall asleep)
STILL PULLS?:No
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Nylon, Celtic Design
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Yes, Has great manners
BEST TRAIT(S):Singing when playing
WORSE TRAIT(S):Eating everything
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:When she wants to play and you don't
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Sweater
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Daddy's Girl
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Yes
INSURED?:Nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Overweight (but working on it)
SURGERIES?:Spay only

 

[krams10481]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Caesar
NICKNAME(S): CZ
AGE: 4 MONTHS
SEX: MALE
COLOR: FAWN
FOOD: PURINA PUPPY CHOW
VITAMINS/HERBS: NONE
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: HAD SINCE PUPPY
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: ONLY ON OUR LAPS
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: YES
STILL PULLS?: YES
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: NYLON
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: SAME AS COLLAR
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: NO
BEST TRAIT(S): VERY OUTGOING, MAKES ME LAUGH
WORSE TRAIT(S): STUBBORN
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: WHEN HE DOESN'T GET THE ATTENTION HE WANTS
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: NOT ANYMORE, GETTING TOO BIG
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): BOTH - HE'S A LOVER
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: YES
INSURED?: NO
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: HAD ALLERGIC REACTION TO SOME VACCINES
SURGERIES?: NONE

 

[LuvDaBabies]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Justice Angel Tasei
NICKNAME(S): Justy, Missy, Swamp A$$, Boxer
AGE: 10 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Flashy Brindle
FOOD: Purina ONE, treats, anything the baby drops
VITAMINS/HERBS:No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: No
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: No (not any room when you factor in two parents and both kids )
STILL PULLS?: Oh yeah
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Flat nylon for normal wear, chain with prongs for walks
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Nope (working on that now-better late than never)
BEST TRAIT(S): Loyalty, DRY kisses, baby sitter, floppy ears, happy nubbins
WORSE TRAIT(S): using Sadie as a chew toy, stinky gas, digging, jumping
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Not being near her people, watching stuff on TV
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Nope she won't allow it (chews it off)
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Nope
INSURED?: Nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None
SURGERIES?: None (will be spayed soon)

 

[duke212]

Duke

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Duke
NICKNAME(S): Dukester, dukie, pipsqueek
AGE: 10 weeks
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn w/ black mask
FOOD: Pedigree Puppy, but switching to Nutro ULTRA
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since 6/12 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: not yet..
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: a small one.. i guess nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: same as above
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not yet
BEST TRAIT(S): makes anyone smile
WORSE TRAIT(S): barking for attention> grr
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: has to go peepee during the night
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both.. loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: just bought the stuff today
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?: none

 

[Foxy Roxy]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Foxie Roxie the Boxie
NICKNAME(S):Roxanne, Rox-Rox, Rocks, Roxie Roxanne, Stink Stink, punkie....
AGE:10 Months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD:Chicken Soup
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Nope
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Nope
STILL PULLS?:Nope
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Roxie is on an electric fence so she wears a shock collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Plain Jane nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Nope
BEST TRAIT(S):She has two little black birth marks on her side
WORSE TRAIT(S):SLOBER
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When daddy or the kitties ignore her
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Doggles
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Nope
INSURED?:Nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Demodex
SURGERIES?: Spay

 

[dmc1]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bonnie
NICKNAME(S): Bonsai,
AGE: 11 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn w/ black mask and 4 white paws
FOOD: Beta chiken & rice with some Pedigree chum tinned mixed
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: Only coming up to houses we she knows dogs live
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Red leather with silver studs
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon harness and lead for walks
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): always looking to be in the middle of everything
WORSE TRAIT(S): still chews the furniture when bored
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Want food, attention or to go out
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): daddys girl, but mommys for sleepin on
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: just bought the stuff today
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?: none but goin to get spayed shortly (Ssssh dont tell her)

 

[ROB]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Ollie
NICKNAME(S): Puddin
AGE: 6 months
SEX: male
COLOR: white
FOOD: Purina Puppy Pro Plan

VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: From Mid Michigan boxer rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Trys to Push me out
STILL PULLS?: A little
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Harness, makes a great carrying handle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 ft and retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: about to start
BEST TRAIT(S): very smart, very snuggly
WORSE TRAIT(S): sometimes too smart, counter surfs
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when Nueshler or Puckers wont play
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: not yet
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: DEAF
SURGERIES?: Was Just nutered