Getting To Know Your Boxer

[Jan Aponte]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Tobylayne
NICKNAME(S): Toby, Obie, Lou (don't ask where my kids got that from cuz I can't figure it out), Smilie Boy
AGE: 11 Months
SEX: Male
COLOR:Fawn
FOOD:Science Diet for Large Breed Puppies
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup-9wks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yes, any place he wants except the table
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Yes, sleeps with us
STILL PULLS?:Yes, Yes, Yes (except when he is told to heel)
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Nylon and Expandable (26ft)
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Yes, 2 times (puppy class and advanced learning)
BEST TRAIT(S):Lovable, cuddly, happy, playful, all of him
WORSE TRAIT(S):Jumps on you, loves to bite (play)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When we are eating and he thinks he is being ignored
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Had a sweater as a baby, wears bandanas when he goes out, right now he is wearing an E collar (looks like a lamp shade) he had surgery last Friday
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Females-he is just a lover!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:No, never. He wouldn't allow it
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None so far, Knock on Wood!
SURGERIES?:Neutered and Dew Claw removed that grew back

 

[Bumblebee]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Tobee- Tomorrow's Bumblebee
NICKNAME(S): Too many
AGE: 2 1/2
SEX: M
COLOR: Fawn, Black Mask, white paws and chest
FOOD:Solid Gold
VITAMINS/HERBS: N/A
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Had since a Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Of Course
STILL PULLS?: Yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Regular- getting a gentle leader
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Regular
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No, he did not graduate. Will try again
BEST TRAIT(S): Mellow and a lover- All
WORSE TRAIT(S): Gas
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Wanting attention or needs to potty
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Either
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: NO
SURGERIES?: Yes. Had lumb removed from bottom and neutered

 

[boxermom5]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Royal Legend's Little Tess
NICKNAME(S): Tess, Squishyface, Tubby, Deufuss, The Queen
AGE: 7 1/2 (4/18/95)
SEX: I'm a lady
COLOR: deep fawn/red
FOOD: Natural Choice Lamb & Rice w/yogurt (but mommy might change it soon)
VITAMINS/HERBS: nope
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: cute little puppy
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: only supposed to use two foot rule
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: whose bed?
STILL PULLS?: mommy does
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: pretty chain one
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: ugly black one
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not in this lifetime
BEST TRAIT(S): which ones aren't?
WORSE TRAIT(S): oh yeah, that would be the gas and maybe too much barking at the neighbors stupid teasing
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: cold, lack of attention, not throwing toys.......you get the picture
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: NOT
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): only have girls in the house (including non-humans)
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: I hide if I get the chance!
INSURED?: Will be very soon
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Allergic to bees/mosquitoes
SURGERIES?: gastric torsion (not recommended), spayed, need to have a bump on my ear go away, and mommy says I REALLY need to have my teeth cleaned so I will be healthy longer :rolleyes:


YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Tenaia Tiger Pawz
NICKNAME(S): Tenaia, Naia, Buttmunch, Booger, Boogerbutt
AGE: almost 3 (11/23/99)
SEX: I'm a girl
COLOR: very pretty dark brindle
FOOD: Same as Tess
VITAMINS/HERBS: nope
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: cute little munch
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: I don't do the two foot rule
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: I let mommy have the edge unless I'm on top of her
STILL PULLS?: only if I see a cat or if Tess wants to race
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: pretty gold chain, but the gold is kinda wearing off
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: black nylon one with a rubber bone grip - mommy says it's easier to hold with that
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: what's that?
BEST TRAIT(S): I am the household entertainment! & I'm cute and cuddly and silly and ...................
WORSE TRAIT(S): bed hog major!! Mommy says it hurts her back if I lay on her too long and she says I have VERY boney elbows!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: I don't whine - Tess has that covered - but I do spin around in circles when I need to go out potty.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: wrong
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): don't like those boys
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: every day with mommy! I race her for the shower too!
INSURED?: soon
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: don't think so - unless you count gas
SURGERIES?: spayed

 

[PSUHeather]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Zoe's Lil Trace of Trouble
NICKNAME(S): Trace, Tracer, Tracer Jo (when in trouble) Mummy's baby, Nutball, Whatareyoueating?
AGE: 11 months, 5 days
SEX: female
COLOR: white with fawn ear
FOOD: Nutro Max, small bites
VITAMINS/HERBS: She suppliments her diet with whatever she finds on the floor/ground as long as she can swallow it before I catch her.
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since 7 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: It <i>used </i>to be my bed
STILL PULLS?: like crazy
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat buckle leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6' cotton that doesnt hurt my hand when she pulls
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: saving up for doggie boot camp
BEST TRAIT(S):Her comical behavior, her protectiveness, her knack at figuring stuff out
WORSE TRAIT(S):separation anxiety, not thinking it necessary for dogs to potty outside when it is raining
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: ride to grandma's taking too long
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: see gallery
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: only if dentabones count
INSURED?: by the bank of dad (her grandpa)
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: allergic to kitties and cheap dog food
SURGERIES?: spay
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YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Mella Drama
NICKNAME(S): Miss Mel, Mel-mel, Melanomahead, melinator, Mella Smella...
AGE: 5 days shy of 7 months
SEX: female
COLOR: classic semi-flashy fawn
FOOD: nutro max, small bites
VITAMINS/HERBS: any pencil left unguarded
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since 11 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: no, walks on gentle leader
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: snap bucle nylon "it's not easy being a princess" with Big Dogs print
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 4' purple nylon w/ white paw prints
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: puppy school drop-out
BEST TRAIT(S): very laid-back and sweet, cuddler!
WORSE TRAIT(S): jeaous creep : she barks when other dogs get attention
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: nothing
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: see gallery
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
completely afraid of men in uniform
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: juvenile vaginitis once
SURGERIES?: no

 

[mixonch]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Clyde
NICKNAME(S): Cletus, Clydus, Boobie, Poopie, Snoopy, Booger
AGE: 2 y/o
SEX: M
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Pedigree
VITAMINS/HERBS: grass
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: not much
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: cloth
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes
BEST TRAIT(S): not too slobbery
WORSE TRAIT(S): snorting snot on people
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When I take too long to go outside.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Maybe on holidays a neckerchief
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?: no

 

[Trish727]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Domino
NICKNAME(S):pookie,stink,pooker and dontlaugh smogga boggah
AGE:3
SEX: M
COLOR:White/brindle patch
FOOD:FRR
VITAMINS/HERBS:yogurt moucher
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:first layed eyes on him at 4wks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: only the beds not the leather
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Duh
STILL PULLS?:nope I walk him on gentle leader
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:yes of 12 weeks
BEST TRAIT(S):He listens well, a lover, and you couldnt ask for a better best friend!
WORSE TRAIT(S):watches me eat, bed hog
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when his ball is under my bed and he cant reach it and he will whine until my son or I get it for him like we are his ball buttler!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:naked as a jay bird
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):female(is a mommas boy)
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:umm ewhhh no
INSURED?:yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:nope
SURGERIES?:neuter

 

[kadenus]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Joey
NICKNAME(S): Joey Boy, Joe
AGE: 3 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn/Black Mask
FOOD: Iams Large Breed Puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: No
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: No
STILL PULLS?: Yes, not good at the walking on leash thing yet
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No not yet
BEST TRAIT(S): Very smart, loves to cuddle
WORSE TRAIT(S): nipping
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When told NO
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Likes both, but is daddies dog
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: Yes Pethealth Care Plan
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None so far
SURGERIES?: None but neutering is coming

 

[Mom3]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Riley
NICKNAME(S):
AGE: 18 mos
SEX: M
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Just changed to Solid Gold Millenia
VITAMINS/HERBS: N/A
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since pup (4 mos old)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: No
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: No
STILL PULLS?: Not too much
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No (oops)
BEST TRAIT(S): His ability to make us all laugh
WORSE TRAIT(S): He often isn't your "typical" Boxer; a bit standoffish at times and very nervous around strangers.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: He never whines
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No way!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Both!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Demodectic Mange once
SURGERIES?: Neuter

 

[MatthewWPryor]

OUR BOXER'S NAME:Zoey
NICKNAME(S):zoe,bubba,moontonto,paco bandeto,big lug
AGE:16months
SEX:male
COLOR:fawn
FOOD:used to be nutro, got to be to expensive-switched to old roy from walmart.
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:since a puppy
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes he has his own spot on the leather couch
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:only with mommy,Daddy says he is a bed hog!!!
STILL PULLS?:very much so.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:all different colors
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S):protector,cuddeler,love bug,good boy...
WORSE TRAIT(S):digging holes,romping inside of house like its his playground.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when told no!!!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:sometimes,but he just ripes them off
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no he eats enough bones,teeth are white
INSURED?:yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no he just likes to eat underwear and pantyhose
SURGERIES?:no so far,Thank Jesus

 

[the busbys]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Boomer
NICKNAME(S): Boo,
AGE: 17 months
SEX: male, neutered
COLOR: brindle
FOOD: BARF
VITAMINS/HERBS: Hokamix
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: of course
STILL PULLS?: of course
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: standard, leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: puppy through novice CD
BEST TRAIT(S): very loyal, never aggressive
WORSE TRAIT(S): loves to dig, very, very clingy
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: everything!!!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: winter and fall jackets
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: 3 times a week
INSURED?: no, should be!
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: allegic to beef
SURGERIES?: neutering, then a post neutering due to a blood clot.