Getting To Know Your Boxer

[Sadie Baby]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Sadie Renee
NICKNAME(S): Sadie Baby, puppy love
AGE: 8 months
SEX: female
COLOR: fawn
FOOD: science diet (and last bite of whatever we eat)
VITAMINS/HERBS: no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: puppy 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: sure is
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: she allows us on HER bed
STILL PULLS?: unfortuantely
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 ft nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: starts class in two days
BEST TRAIT(S): unconditional love
WORSE TRAIT(S): drinking bath water (while I'm in the bath)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when she is not in the same room as you
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: just booties when we go bye bye in the car (leather seats)
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): whoever is giving her attention
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: a couple of times
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: dem. mange
SURGERIES?: spay

 

[Draymia]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Whirly
NICKNAME(S): Squirrly Whirly
AGE:10.5
SEX: female
COLOR: fawn, white & gray
FOOD: ProPlan + raw ground chicken backs
VITAMINS/HERBS: Prozyme & vitamins
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since newborn
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yup
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yup, makes me remake it every night.
STILL PULLS?: No
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Flat nylon only when we go somewhere
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 foot flat nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): super personality
WORSE TRAIT(S): dog aggressive
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: doesn't really whine but does whoo whoo if not getting enough attention.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): female
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: arthritic knee
SURGERIES?: spay and sutured hole in shoulder from being a running idiot when a teenager. :D

 

[nmsis]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Barron Von Spike
NICKNAME(S):Spike, our little prince,Mr. Manly
AGE:4
SEX: neutered male
COLOR:red fawn,black mask
FOOD:Nutro,Natural Choice Chicken & Rice
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:11 week old pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:the wrong one
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:yes, Basic Obedience
BEST TRAIT(S):LOVES PEOPLE
WORSE TRAIT(S):HATES SMALL FURRY DOGS
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Everything, fire trucks,ambulances
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:bandanas for parades
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:oops no-Doesn't like his mouth touched
INSURED?:Smith & Wesson
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Beginning to show signs of bad hips and limping
SURGERIES?:neutered

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Barroness of Nemesis--I named her even for her I.L.P.number.
NICKNAME(S):Sasha
AGE:1 1/2
SEX: spayed female
COLOR:fashy brindle
FOOD:Nutro, Natural Choice Chicken & Rice
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Rescued at 6 months old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:wrong one
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Older puppy kindergarten, & Basic Obedience
BEST TRAIT(S):Likes other dogs
WORSE TRAIT(S):Dislikes most people--very protective of the yard & house
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE:my daughters clarinet-otherwise nothing, she's tuff
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:bandanas for parades
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):momma
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Supposedly they were brushed before we rescued--hard to believe since she was full of worms
INSURED?:Smith & Wesson
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no
SURGERIES?:spayed

 

[maxboxa]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Maximus
NICKNAME(S):Max
AGE: 4
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Nutro Max (dry/can)
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since he was 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: No
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: No
STILL PULLS?: A little
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Choker
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Everything
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Puppy & Basic Obedience
BEST TRAIT(S): He loves everyone
WORSE TRAIT(S) He loves everyone
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE: When we ignore him and act like we're sleeping
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): He doesn't care as long as he's getting attention
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Weekly
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:No except for that terrible gas problem:o
SURGERIES?:neutered

 

[Thomas Liggin]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Indy
NICKNAME(S): Doofus, sweet thing, baby
AGE: 1 year
SEX: Male
COLOR: Brindle, black mask, white paws, chest, patch on nose and penis
FOOD: Innova
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: nine weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: ditto
STILL PULLS?: rarely
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat nylon with metal buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: six foot matching nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes
BEST TRAIT(S): Great personality, temperament, & reliability
WORSE TRAIT(S): stubborn & demanding
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: wants to play, needs to be let out
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Impartial
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Occasionally
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Not yet
SURGERIES?: dewclaws removed and tail docked

 

[Scrapper's Mom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Scrapper
NICKNAME(S): Scrapper-Dude, Goober, Baby, Scrapperlet, Scrapper-Doo, Scrapper-Dapper, Scrapper-Dapper-Doo, Scrapperty-Dapperty
AGE: 19 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Dark Fawn with black mask
FOOD: Wysong Canned and Breeder's Choice Avoderm, Solid Gold Hund-N-Flocken kibble
VITAMINS/HERBS: PetTabs, Brewer's Yeast and Garlic Powder, Lipiderm supplement
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Puppy
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Absolutely
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Positively
STILL PULLS?: No
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Flat for all the time, chain for walking
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 4' flat leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Been going since Sept. 2001, he's a continuing student
BEST TRAIT(S): Temperament, sweetness, intelligence
WORSE TRAIT(S): Can't think of any
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Excitement, finding Roscoe under the recliner
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Sweater, t-shirts, and red fleece cape
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Likes everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: Not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Hives
SURGERIES?: Tail docked, dewclaws, ears cropped, neutered

 

[gordsan]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Mason
NICKNAME(S): Wriggle butt/Squirmy
AGE: 10 months
SEX: M
COLOR: Mahogany Brindle with white mask - oh so handsome!
FOOD: Wellness
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Of course!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Absolutely
STILL PULLS?: Only when close to the park
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Prong training collar outside/leather collar otherwise
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6ft leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Puppy School 1/Now in one on one training and doing far better at it than I am!
BEST TRAIT(S): Cuddling
WORSE TRAIT(S): Jumping and grabbing clothing (I've lost too many shirts to his playfulness!)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When I'm not paying attention to him!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Has raincoat - not to sure about it yet. Plan to get him warm coat for snow
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Males that he knows, for the most part. He's also only ever leary of strange males!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Once in a while
INSURED?: Yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Ear infections/potential fatty tumor (again - had one already that was just an infection from a wrestling match!)
SURGERIES?: Touch wood - none to date!

 

[ssherfey]

our two

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Crash and Boomer
NICKNAME(S):Crash-head, Boom-buddy
AGE: 2 1/2 and 2
SEX: males
COLOR: flashy fawn, flashy reverse brindle
FOOD: dry food called Exclusive plus a little canned Alpo
VITAMINS/HERBS: nope
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since pups
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: the old, yes. the new, no. but, they're often "caught" on the new couches and they know they're in trouble
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: constantly - their favorite place to relax when its getting close to bed time
STILL PULLS?: unfortunately, yes for both
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat nylon - always a new color and our neighbors recently made them Christmas collars
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes for Crash, no for Boomer (can't really tell the difference)
BEST TRAIT(S): lovable and affectionate, goofy, loyal, love to ride in the car
WORSE TRAIT(S): chewing up the trash
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: jealousy when the other is getting attention or we're ignoring them
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): doesn't make a bit of difference, they just love humans period. In fact, they think they are human.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Occasionally.
INSURED?: no, but sometimes wish they were
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Crash - occasional skin problems, Boomer - hip dysplasis status post successful surgery
SURGERIES?: Boomer's hip

 

[MyGirlHeidi]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Heidi
NICKNAME(S):Dodi
AGE:2
SEX: f
COLOR:fawn and white
FOOD:Science Diet
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:If we're laying on it with a blanket and when we're not home she helps herself. We've often come home and she won't greet us at the door because she's passed out on the couch!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Blue Nylon collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Blue rope leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S):the way she talks to us with her eyes
WORSE TRAIT(S):GAS!!!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:When she looks out the window and see us leave.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:I have attempted
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no
SURGERIES?:None that we know of


Have a great day everyone! Thanks!!

 

[majorskale]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Buddy
NICKNAME(S): Bud-Bud, Budweiser, Bud-wiseguy
AGE: 9 months
SEX: Male, neutered
COLOR: Brindle, white chest, 12 white toes, 4 black toes. Has white nails on white toes, black nails on black toes.
FOOD: NutroMax and Nature's Brand Dental
VITAMINS/HERBS: Gas Be-Gone
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Had Buddy since he was 4 1/2 months old; saved him from going to the Humane Society
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Not anymore! Can't vacuum the hair off the couches.
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: No, still sleeps in crate.
STILL PULLS?: Not very much.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Regular dog collar, no choker
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Leather, 6 foot.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes
BEST TRAIT(S): Lovable, funny and we can blame ALL farts on the dog!
WORSE TRAIT(S): Licking everything in sight; tripping me when I am cooking in the kitchen.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Not getting attention.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Sweater in extreme cold.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Likes everyone.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Not yet; feed a dental formula
INSURED?: No.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None yet.
SURGERIES?: Neutered, tail docked, dew claws removed.