Getting To Know Your Boxer

[daysha]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Zoe
NICKNAME(S): Zoe girl, sweetie, silly girl
AGE: 20 months Will be 2 on February 22
SEX: Female
COLOR: Brindle w/4 white feet and white chest
FOOD: Nutro
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since a baby 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: She has her own bed but it has never been used! Hopefully it will be soon!!!! fingers crossed
STILL PULLS?: Did when she was young but not anymore
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Flat nylon buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 4' nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes
BEST TRAIT(S): loves to cuddle and is protective
WORSE TRAIT(S): She is perfect besides the bed thing
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When Max (rhodesian ridgeback) is getting attention and shes not!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: she wouldnt have it
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Either she is a people dog!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None (knock on wood)
SURGERIES?: Spay

 

[Boxer_21]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Riley
NICKNAME(S): Rye, Loose Lips, Doof (just came out one day and it stuck , sweetheart, sweetie, shnookums...
AGE: Just about 6.5 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Classic fawn with black mask
FOOD: Nutro dry w/one small can mixed in at night
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since he was 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes, he allows us on the furniture
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, sometimes he also allows us on the bed.
STILL PULLS?: Nope, Riley does very well on the leash now.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Just a regular snap buckle collar.. but he sports a harness when walking.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Just a regular 6' nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: We're set to graduate this coming Thursday!! YAY!!!
BEST TRAIT(S): Very fun to wrestle with, very cuddly, protective of me, very well behaved.
WORSE TRAIT(S): Squirming when I try to trim the nails!!!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When I have to pin him down to trim the nails. When I leave without him.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No clothing here.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): I'm his favorite person, but he loves everyone who'll give him time and attention.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yup, since he came home at 8 weeks.
INSURED?: Nope, but I'm looking into it.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None
SURGERIES?: Just his dew claws and tail when he was pup and his neutering last month.

 

[BXRmum]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Ty
NICKNAME(S): Ty-Ty, Little Man, Boadie
AGE: 3 1/2
SEX: Male
COLOR: Flashy dark brindle
FOOD: Professional Lamb & Rice dry
VITAMINS/HERBS: vitamin C sometimes
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since 5 months when his previous owners decided to send him back to the breeder for being "to aggressive" :rolleyes:
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: I'm lucky if I get a spot on "his" couch!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Only if he sneeks in while I'm not looking
STILL PULLS?: No he's very good on a leash
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat buckle nylon for everyday and prong for walking
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: 3 levels and I'm proud to say he won a trophy for being the MOST OBEDIENT DOG in the class :D
BEST TRAIT(S): he's my protector
WORSE TRAIT(S): drooling when he wants my food
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: if Kaylee is getting all the attention
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: winter jacket
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?: neuter

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Kaylee
NICKNAME(S): Baby Beeshka
AGE: 2 1/2
SEX: Female
COLOR: Plain dark brindle
FOOD: Professional Lamb & Rice dry
VITAMINS/HERBS: vitamin C sometimes
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since an adorable little pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: always
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: she always sneeks in
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat buckle nylon for everyday, prong for walking
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): snuggling and kissing
WORSE TRAIT(S): constant sniffing and loud barking
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: if she's lost her toy behind furniture and can't reach it
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: winter jacket
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?: no

 

[Bosco'sMom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bosco
NICKNAME(S): Bos, Boo-boo, Boobie, Booskie
AGE: 17 Mos
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn with Black Mask, white chest and feet
FOOD: Purina ONE with canned mixed in
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: Yes :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon, Harness for walks
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No, but we're looking into it
BEST TRAIT(S): Happy go lucky, Cuddly
WORSE TRAIT(S): Doesn't mind me very well
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When he's gated in the kitchen by himself
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): He loves Everyone!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: When I remember
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: No (Paws crossed)
SURGERIES?: No, but I hope a neuter is in the future

 

[None-removed]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: BigStar Shades o' the Past (Baxter)
NICKNAME(S): Jackass, Pretty Boy, Baxman, Buddy, etc
AGE: 21 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Modified BARF, Wellness Super5 canned
VITAMINS/HERBS: Garlic, Acidopholous, multivitamin
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: both
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: of course
STILL PULLS?: nope
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat buckle nylon, body harness for work
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6' train lead, long retractable for work
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yep
BEST TRAIT(S): he's a boxer
WORSE TRAIT(S): he's a boxer
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Daddy leaving without him
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Vest at work, coat for cold weather, CoolWrap Bandana in hot weather, booties for work when necessary
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): no preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Wednesdays and Saturdays
INSURED?: Yep
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: One bout with a hystiocytoma
SURGERIES?: Neuter and lumpectomy

 

[debcadman]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Ben [registered name: Cockney Jock]
NICKNAME(S): baby
AGE: 6 months
SEX: male
COLOR:parti coloured brindle / white
FOOD: chappie
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: sometimes
STILL PULLS?: only for first few minutes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: extending
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): love and kisses
WORSE TRAIT(S): separation anxiety
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: food, wanting to go out
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: are you kiddin? NO!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?: none

 

[jpkj]

Here's my answers
YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Kona
NICKNAME(S): Baby Girl, Silly Girl, Konacopia
AGE:4 months
SEX: female
COLOR:semi-flashy brindle
FOOD:Authority dry/wet
VITAMINS/HERBS:none yet
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:since a pup-7 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yep
STILL PULLS?:oh yea!!!!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:not yet
BEST TRAIT(S):gives lots of kisses
WORSE TRAIT(S):ignores me when called
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when she wants to play
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:not yet
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:skin allergies
SURGERIES?:not yet, but she'll be spayed soon.

 

[Julie445]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Ozzy
NICKNAME(S): Ozman, Oz, Ozbourne, goofball, baby, bubba
AGE: 8 1/2 months
SEX: male
COLOR: flashy fawn
FOOD: Purina Puppy Chow and canned
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup, 9 wks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: absolutely but he hogs it!
STILL PULLS?: sometimes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: harnass
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): gives lots of kisses, makes us laugh (hes a goofball) doesn't bark when left in car or his crate.
WORSE TRAIT(S): ugh, peeing on my couch after I thought he was housetrained and it had been cleaned!!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: occasionally at his dinner time.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): loves everyone, big or small
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: try to but he keeps chewing the bristles :D
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: bee sting allergy, very scary:eek:
SURGERIES?: neutered at 6 months

 

[avts1977]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Winston and Cheyenne
NICKNAME(S): Cheyenne - Baby Girl, Punkin, Sweetie Pie; Winston - Big Boy; Bubba; Bugger Bear
AGE: Cheyenne is 4; Winston is 3
SEX: Cheyenne (female); Winston (male)
COLOR: Cheyenne is fawn; Winston is brindle
FOOD: Flint River
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Adopted Cheyenne when she was about 4 months old; Rescued Winston two weeks ago
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: No, but they have free rein of the guest bed
STILL PULLS?: Oh, yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon/cotton (harnesses)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Not yet
BEST TRAIT(S): Way too many to list - kisses, curling up with us on the floor
WORSE TRAIT(S): Cheyenne doesn't like kids and most other dogs; Winston occasionally still marks in the house and has gas
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Cheyenne if she's in time-out; Winston when one of the squeaky toys goes off or if Cheyenne is blocking him from a toy
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Bandanas
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Neither has a noticable preference - whoever will give them the loving that minute!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Haven't yet, but going to
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Cheyenne has none; Winston has a heart murmer
SURGERIES?: Only spay and neuter

 

[ColleenAus]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Shelby Spark
NICKNAME(S): Shelbykins, shelbs, chicken, naughtygirl, cutiepie
AGE: 14 weeks
SEX: Female
COLOR: fawn with white toes and white chest with white line down muzzle
FOOD: Barf
VITAMINS/HERBS: Garlic, Jalna Vita Yoghurt, Cranberry Capsuls
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since she was 6 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: on her futon
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: ofcourse! where else do u get a hot water bottle?
STILL PULLS?: sort of, but a "this side" stops that
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: semi studded leather colar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Leather or Nylon - mostly Nylon for training
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: GRaguated puppy class, starts obedience october 22
BEST TRAIT(S): KISSES!!! and the loving looks
WORSE TRAIT(S):very stubborn, sneaking of during the night and recking the bathroom
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when her sister lilly jumps into her cat house and shelbs cant get in..she just sits below and looks at her and crys
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: ha a footy jumper at Grandfinal time
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): loves every one
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: nup - chicken necks fix that for me atm
INSURED?: cant find any!
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: puppy vaginitis (sp) - small bout of conjunctivits too (sp)
SURGERIES?: nuffing yet - but getting spayed at 5 1/2 months