Getting To Know Your Boxer

[Contratto]

my little guy

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Thorntower Red Colt (Higgins)
NICKNAME(S): Higs, Professor Higgins
AGE: four months
SEX: male
COLOR: mahogany fawn with white chest, black mask with white chin
FOOD: Eukanuba with an occasional egg thrown in for coat shine
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup – 6 and a half week – (not recommended)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: some – not all
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: sometimes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): Very Affectionate, loves kissing
WORSE TRAIT(S): will not come (yet) when other dogs or people are paying attention to him
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: telling him that he can’t go on the sofa
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): either is great for him
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: yes- Pet Plan in UK
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none (knock on wood) so far – occassional conjunctivitis
SURGERIES?: none

 

[Jennifer(Jenny)Jones]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Baxter
NICKNAME(S):Boo, Boo-Boo
AGE:5
SEX:M
COLOR:Flashy Brindle
FOOD:Nutro Lamb And Rice
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:2 yrs old, breeder
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:just bed ... while we watch tv
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:occassionally choker
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:usually nylon cat leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no, trained by breeder
BEST TRAIT(S):super friendly and obedient
WORSE TRAIT(S):been sneeking into trash
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:me leaving
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:has a coat but doesn't really care to wear it
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):either
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:occassionally
INSURED?:not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?:docked and cropped, dew claws

 

[khousman]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Dylan
NICKNAME(S):
AGE:1 year 6 months
SEX: female
COLOR:fawn
FOOD:barf
VITAMINS/HERBS:biotin, vitamin e, c, and sometimes others
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:since she was 8 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:rarely
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:snap buckle collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 ft
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S):very lovey and protective of me
WORSE TRAIT(S):cannot cut her nails
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when she wants something
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):females(me)
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:had demodectic mange
SURGERIES?:ear cropping

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Willow
NICKNAME(S):
AGE:1 year 6 months
SEX: female
COLOR:brindle
FOOD:barf
VITAMINS/HERBS:same as Dylan
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:since 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:only if it's raining
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:snap buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:6ft
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S):very sweet
WORSE TRAIT(S):likes to eat everything in the house including the house
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:doesn't really whine
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):doesn't really have a preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:had demodectic mange
SURGERIES?:

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Chloe
NICKNAME(S):Chloe butt
AGE:1 year 5 months
SEX: female
COLOR:brindle
FOOD:barf
VITAMINS/HERBS:same
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:since 8 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:not very often
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:snap buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:6ft
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S):total goofball
WORSE TRAIT(S):gets in trouble with Willow and also wakes everyone up early
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when Jesse leaves the house
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:
SURGERIES?:

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Zander
NICKNAME(S):
AGE:approximately 3 years 7 months
SEX: male
COLOR:white
FOOD:barf
VITAMINS/HERBS:same plus slippery elm
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:rescued
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:snap buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:6ft
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S):very well behaved
WORSE TRAIT(S):wants to be outside all the time
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when he has to go out
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):doesn't matter to him as long as he gets attention
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none known
SURGERIES?:neutered

Kristi

 

[Mommy2Gus]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: GUS
NICKNAME(S): GUSSY, STINKY-BUTT, SNAGGLETOOTH, PEANUT
AGE: 3.5 YEARS
SEX: MALE
COLOR: FAWN WITH WITH CHEST, WHITE TOES, AND VERY THIN WHITE STRIPE ON NOSE
FOOD:PURINA ONE
VITAMINS/HERBS: NONE
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: SINCE PUP
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: NO, BUT HE THINKS HE IS
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: NO, AND HE KNOWS IT
STILL PULLS?: SOMETIMES
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: CHAIN COLLAR
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 4FT CHAIN LEASH WITH LEATHER HANDLE
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: NO
BEST TRAIT(S): VERY CUTE AND INNOCENT LOOKING (BUT NOT INNOCENT)
WORSE TRAIT(S): FARTING AND "TALKING BACK"
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: WHEN HE HAS TO GO POTTY, WHEN HE WANTS TO GO OUT AND PLAY, WHEN HE SEES A SQUIRREL OUT THE WINDOW, WHEN THE CAT TEASES HIM OUTSIDE THE BACK DOOR, AND WHEN HE WANTS US TO WAKE UP AND PLAY WITH HIM
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: SWEATSHIRT SOMETIMES IN THE WINTER
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): PREFERS ANYONE THAT WILL SCRATCH HIS BUTT AND LOVES TO LICK PEOPLE THAT DON'T LIKE DOGS :D
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: NO
INSURED?: NO
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: HAS ALLERGIES TO INSECT BITES - HE BREAKS OUT IN HIVES ALL OVER, IT IS VERY SAD; SEEMED TO SUFFER FROM MILD HIP DISPLAYSIA 2 YEARS AGO BUT AFTER ONE YEAR OF 2 DOSES OF GLUCOSAMINE CHONDROTIN EACH DAY FOR A YEAR THE VET REPORTS PERFECT HEALTH - EVEN THOUGH THEY CAN NEVER CHECK HIS HEART BEAT BECAUSE HE IS SO EXCITED TO BE THERE
SURGERIES?: EAR CROP AND NEUTER

 

[livendive]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Ally
NICKNAME(S): Ally-Bear, Ally-Boo, Boo-Bear, etc...
AGE: 11 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Nupro
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: No (but sneak her onto my lap when mom's not around.)
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: No
STILL PULLS?: Rarely.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Retractable cord
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Preschool only so far
BEST TRAIT(S): Just about everything. ;-)
WORSE TRAIT(S): Tries to eat the cat food. Selective hearing. Sometimes "dribbles" with overexcitement when new people come in the house.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: I don't know. She just started doing this (occasionally) a couple weeks ago.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Very rarely.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Neither that we can tell.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None
SURGERIES?: Spay

 

[cashisking]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Cassius Clay!
NICKNAME(S): Cash, C, Bubba, Gasseous, and Are You Insane
AGE: 6 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: BARF
VITAMINS/HERBS: Cranberry extract, Vit C, Kelp, Omegas, the list goes on.
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup 6 Weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: YES
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: YES
STILL PULLS?: Never did
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Not yet
BEST TRAIT(S): Cuddle bug
WORSE TRAIT(S): Couch catapult (but it still makes me laugh)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Lack of attention
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Naked.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None (knock on wood)
SURGERIES?: xmas gift is a neuter!

 

[csims78]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Lexiss Lee
NICKNAME(S): Lex, Lexi, Baby
AGE: 9 1/2 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Flashy Fawn with 1/2 black mask
FOOD: Science Diet
VITAMINS/HERBS: Vit. K (only for 14 days)
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since puppy
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: anytime by me, only sometimes by Matt
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: anytime by me, only sometimes by Matt
STILL PULLS?: Yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon - Purple
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Chain
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Nope
BEST TRAIT(S): I am a very smart, and I love to kiss my mom
WORSE TRAIT(S): I love to jump on mom all the time expecially when she dressed nice
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: wanting a treat or to go outside
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: bandanas
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes and paint them toenails
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Gets hives every once in a while
SURGERIES?: none

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bubby
NICKNAME(S): Puppy, bub, chubbs
AGE: 5 1/2 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: fawn with black mask
FOOD: Science Diet
VITAMINS/HERBS: Vit K (only for 14 days)
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since a pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:anytime by me, only sometimes by Matt
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:anytime by me, only sometimes by Matt
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon- blue
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon- blue
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): I am a complete Lover
WORSE TRAIT(S): Lexiss taught me to jump on mom
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when he is put in the crate
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: bandanas
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): either is just fine
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?: none

 

[hyost]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Abby
NICKNAME(S): Pinky girl, spaz, princess, cuddle bug
AGE: 1 year next month
SEX: female
COLOR: flashy fawn with black mask
FOOD: nutro
VITAMINS/HERBS: nope
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course, the couch is all hers!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: you mean her bed? Yes, daddy and I are allowed on HER bed!
STILL PULLS?: Only if she's going down the street to grandma and grandpas house
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: same as collar
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes, although she needs it again!
BEST TRAIT(S): she's a total lover of all people and animals.
WORSE TRAIT(S): Very hyper, she never stops!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when daddy pets her little brother.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): she like all, but her daddy is number one in her eyes!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes, the vet was very impressed with her teeth at her last visit! she loves getting them brushed!
INSURED?: not yet, thinking about looking into it.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: she doesn't have very good ears. we really have to watch them and clean them about twice a week!
SURGERIES?: just spayed, I hope there will be no others!



YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Tyson
NICKNAME(S): Ty-Ty, little boy, Abbys little brother!
AGE: 7 1/2 weeks, just got him
SEX: male
COLOR: reverse brindle w/ black mask, flashy
FOOD: nutro
VITAMINS/HERBS: nope
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes, he always has to share with his momma! I don't mind!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, of course he sleeps right by him mommas side.
STILL PULLS?: Haven't tried a leash on him yet.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: doesn't have one yet, the littles one we have doesn't fit him yet!
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: we have a nylon black one for him!
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Not yet, he's to young yet.
BEST TRAIT(S): He's the biggest mommas boy ever!
WORSE TRAIT(S): Cries while in his crate.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When he's in his crate or when big sister plays to rough with him.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females so far, like I said, he loves his momma
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: haven't brushed them yet, but will!
INSURED?: not yet, thinking about looking into it.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Right now he has some kind of intestinal parasite (sp?)
SURGERIES?: Nothing yet, he will be getting the snip snip done when old enough, poor guy, he has no clue what coming!

 

[ImAtIgErToO]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Im A Tiger Too ( Tiger)

NICKNAME(S): Big Pimpin

AGE: 7mths

SEX: Man

COLOR: Flashy Brindle

FOOD: Iam LB puppy

VITAMINS/HERBS: not yet

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes he allows us

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: But of course

STILL PULLS?: Yeah when very excited

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: chain/web combo

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: regular and extendo

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yeah right- no

BEST TRAIT(S): everything he's a boxer!

WORSE TRAIT(S): kinda stubborn at times

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: excitement

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: sweatshirt

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): no preference

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: well he does chew up the occasional toothbrush-does that count?

INSURED?: not yet

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: cryptochrid? wallies in tummy

SURGERIES?: tutored



YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Caleb

NICKNAME(S): turkish delight /sharptooth attack

AGE: 12 weeks

SEX: Boy

COLOR: Dark fawn Blk mask

FOOD: Iams LB puppy

VITAMINS/HERBS: not yet

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup- got 4 days ago

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes

STILL PULLS?: no

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:chain/web combo

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: regualr/retracto

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no

BEST TRAIT(S): good snuggler/ fast learner

WORSE TRAIT(S): stink butt

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: playtime

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: not yet

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): he loves girls

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no

INSURED?: no

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no

SURGERIES?:none yet

 

[prosas]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Zeus of Roses
NICKNAME(S): Zeus
AGE: 13 weeks
SEX: male
COLOR: flashy fawn
FOOD: nutro/science diet
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: STILL A PUP!!
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yup
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yup
STILL PULLS?: yup
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: regular snap on
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: regular nylon leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not yet
BEST TRAIT(S): loves to cuddle
WORSE TRAIT(S): can't think of any
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when i move him if he's asleep. he hates that.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: going to start this winter.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): i think males....
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yup
INSURED?: nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none that i see yet
SURGERIES?: none.