Getting To Know Your Boxer

[Chris W.]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Cassie
NICKNAME(S): Cassafrassy, MissyCassieMarie
AGE:2?
SEX: F
COLOR:Reverse Brindle
FOOD:Euk maintenance
VITAMINS/HERBS:n/a
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:not when daddys home
STILL PULLS?:no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:6ft
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:yes
BEST TRAIT(S):Snuggler, attentive
WORSE TRAIT(S):vocal, afraid
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:everything, she's a jabbermouth
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:nakedpuppy
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):females but has a few fav men
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:nope, no junkfood
INSURED?:nop
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?:spay

 

[Peggy G]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Scarlet
NICKNAME(S):
AGE: 2 yrs
SEX: Female
COLOR:Fawn
FOOD:Nutro Large Breed
VITAMINS/HERBS:No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Puppy 8 wks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: No
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: Not since harness
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: brown leather w/chrome studs
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Harness
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes 10 wk class
BEST TRAIT(S): very smart/quick learner, loving, well socialized
WORSE TRAIT(S):A little bit wimpy
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:When daddy is due home
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:life vest
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):both & kids too
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:occasionally
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:No
SURGERIES?: spay & lump removal

 

[Jaime&Louie]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Louie

NICKNAME(S): Lou dog, buddy, bud bud, licky Louie, lickers, stinky.

AGE:10 months

SEX: Male

COLOR: Flashy faun. White collar, white leg, white feet, white chest.

FOOD: Petsmart's "Authority"

VITAMINS/HERBS:

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup. 8 weeks.

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes, I'm allowed on Louie's couch... when he decides to scoot over for me to have room to sit.

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: When he feels like it. I think I must kick or something because he always moves off the bed into his cubby.

STILL PULLS?: ALWAYS... it's getting really old. Got to try that Gentle Leader!!!

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon? Click shut kind.. not sure of what you call them.

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 16 ft retractable

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: He should be, but not yet. Soon.

BEST TRAIT(S): Hugs, kisses, entertainment! He always makes me feel loved.

WORSE TRAIT(S): Attacking mommy.

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Being bored, being ignored, cats, pumpkins, not getting a bite of what we are eating, filing fingernails, people walking by, doggies, not being able to bite mommy, being BORED!

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: He chewed up one of my bra's once, so I made him wear it outside for the neighbors to see. He was so embarrassed, that he hasn't touched a bra since!

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Prefers daddy these days.

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes, he doesn't like it much.

INSURED?: Looking into it. He should be.

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Kennel cough when he was a baby. Occasional case of the runs from eating the garbage.

SURGERIES?: None other than the docking and the du claw removal.

 

[eduncan]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Mahlon (may-len)
NICKNAME(S): Boots, Bubba, Sweet pea, May doggie

AGE:18 mo's
SEX: Male
COLOR: Brindle w/ white markings
FOOD: Wellness Whitefish and sweet potato
VITAMINS/HERBS: glucosamine
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup, 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Oh yes!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: I wouldn't have it any other way!
STILL PULLS?: We're working on this one!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: buckle collar, gentle leader for walks
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 4 or 6 ft nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yep, now we're working on agility
BEST TRAIT(S): Exhuberant, outgoing, protective mama's boy!
WORSE TRAIT(S): Still gets a bit wild when we have company
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When mom gets ready for work, he hides my shoes on me!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: He loves his sweater when it's cold out! He also loves his many bandanas!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): He loves everyone!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: once a week
INSURED?: looking into this!
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none yet besides allergies
SURGERIES?: neuter

 

[ssleighter]

I get to post again since getting Ginger!!

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Ginger
NICKNAME(S): Ginger Bear, Gingersnap, Love Muffin, Dodgeball
AGE: Approx. 11 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn Black/Mask
FOOD: Nutro
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: ***sigh*** Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Not yet...
STILL PULLS?: Yes like a freight train.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Harness & Nylon Collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Soon, then we'd like to look into agility! I have never seen a faster boxer, hence the nickname Dodgeball.
BEST TRAIT(S): Her silly grin!
WORSE TRAIT(S): Chasing our cats!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Not much! She's very quiet.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Will get a sweater if it gets cold this winter.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Seems to be more affectionate towards my husband, but loves Mommy too.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: Not yet.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None so far.
SURGERIES?: Spay

 

[day214]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:International's Sweet Baby Brutus (Brutus)
NICKNAME(S):Pooper, Little Man, Da'Beast, Moose
AGE:7 months
SEX: Male
COLOR:Flashy Brindle
FOOD:Iams Puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Brought home a wiggly 7 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: You mean there is a choice
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: He is kind enough to share
STILL PULLS?: about 50% of the time
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Puppy school Level 1
BEST TRAIT(S): Little Love bug, Total Momma's boy
WORSE TRAIT(S): Bed Hog
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When I make him lie down inthe other room when I am eating
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Loves bandannas, will tolerate sweaters.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):His momma of course!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Tried 2x.
INSURED?:Not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?:Neuter in 3 weeks

 

[Q'sMom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Quincy Ryan
NICKNAME(S):Stinkpot
AGE:1 year and 8 months
SEX: Male
COLOR:Flashy Fawn
FOOD:Nutro Lamb and Rice Dry with Excel Chicken Canned
VITAMINS/HERBS:None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Brought home a wiggly 10 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: The couch and 'his' chair
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Of course
STILL PULLS?: not since the invention of the Halti
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Halti for walks and rolled leather for around the house
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Nylon 6 footer
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Yes
BEST TRAIT(S): Loving, calm, smart, snuggle-bug
WORSE TRAIT(S): Jumping, chases cats
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: He doesn't
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:A black bowtie for those special occasions
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):As long as they play with him, it doesn't matter
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Never
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?:Neutered

 

[bjandboxxy]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Boxxy
NICKNAME(S): Box, bud
AGE: 8 years, march 28, 2003
SEX: male (neutered)
COLOR:white, brindle patch on right eye
FOOD: PC for seniors
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescued from my sister last year, she had him since he was bout 6 months
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no, could someone please tell him that
STILL PULLS?: never
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: a harley davidson, leather with spikes (he is soooo mean, until of course you get anywhere near him and realise that he's a big suck)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: to match the collar
BEST TRAIT(S): all of them
WORSE TRAIT(S): thinks he weighs 20 lbs
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when he wants a cookie (working on that)
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): as long as you pay attention, he loves you
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: arthritis
SURGERIES?:none

 

[Buddysmom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Vienola's Buddyboy
NICKNAME(S):Buddy
AGE:16 months
SEX: male
COLOR:fawn, black mask, white chest and toes.
FOOD:kibble and canned
VITAMINS/HERBS:none at this time.
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:got buddy at 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:well, of course.
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yep that too, but not under the covers.
STILL PULLS?:
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:red regular collar.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:red leash.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:didnt go to any classes
BEST TRAIT(S):makes us laugh so much with everything he does.
WORSE TRAIT(S):doesnt want anyone but me to take him out at 4 or 5 in the morn. just right before the alarm goes off. I guess that would be a good trait also, cause he loves me so.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:snacks out of the fridge.opps. time for walks, he will make sure we know and dont forget, and rides in the car, if he hears you pick up the keys hes ready.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:n/a
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):he likes all of us.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:just learning how to do this, he's not quite used to it yet.
INSURED?:n/a
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?:none

 

[bryan829]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Layla
NICKNAME(S): baby girl
AGE: 10.5 months
SEX: F
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: biljac, carrots, other veggies., couch, pillows, shoes etc!!!

VITAMINS/HERBS:

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 6 weeks old

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: most the time

STILL PULLS?: YES

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: standard- thinking of switch to body harness

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: standard

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no

BEST TRAIT(S): loves to hug & give kisses

WORSE TRAIT(S): chews up everything, to rough @ times

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: telling her NO

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)?: INSANE!!!
SURGERIES?:none