Getting To Know Your Boxer

[layla'smommy]

cool thread!

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Layla Adelman
NICKNAME(S):Layla-lu, Layla-boo, Angel, Slobber Face, Sweet Potatoes, Angel Pie, My Love
AGE: 2 &1/2
SEX: female
COLOR: plain fawn, black mask, small white squiggle on chest
FOOD: Nutro large breed, but slowly changing to Wellness
VITAMINS/HERBS: no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: oh yeah! she wouldn't have it any other way!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: same as above! its more her bed than ours! haha
STILL PULLS?: yeah, if she sees a cat or squirrel
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat buckle cotton
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: flat cotton, or at beach retractable flexi
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes, basic obedience
BEST TRAIT(S): the most loving, cuddly, wiggley bundle of fur ever to be seen! gives great boxer hugs and kisses!
WORSE TRAIT(S):GAS, snoring so loud it could wake the dead, using my clean clothes and sheets as napkins after eating or drinking! hahaha, love her so much anyways!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when she wants something very badly, like when we get close to the park or the pet store, she whines uncontrollably until we get out. Also when we are riding in the car and I forget to roll the back window down, she whines like crazy!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):definately females, she is scared of most males (but not her daddy!)
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes
INSURED?: no, not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: had heartworm when I adopted her, but that has all been taken care of now! other than that, very healthy
SURGERIES?: just her spay!

Wow, this is a great post! Fascinating!
Jenni & Layla

 

[ariane]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Tank
NICKNAME(S): tank-a-roo, tankster, baby boy, slimer
AGE: thirteen months
SEX: male
COLOR: fawn
FOOD:
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since a pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: he is in the household upstairs but not in my apartment
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: sometimes but he's improving
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: gentle leader for the last few days
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: ummmm no idea
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no.... i call it obedience training courtesy of me he he
BEST TRAIT(S): loving, affectionate, entertaining
WORSE TRAIT(S): kleenex-chewing-addict
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when the doorway between the two households is closed and he can't come into the apartment downstairs but can hear us
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: god no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): i don't know really
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no, ewwwww
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none knock on wood
SURGERIES?: nope

 

[PINNED]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Jersey girl
NICKNAME(S): Jersey, girl
AGE: 8 weeks
SEX: female
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Canidae.
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Yes, 7 Weeks.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes.
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: She sleeps with me everynight :D
STILL PULLS?: simi
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon flat buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon flat buckle
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: too young
BEST TRAIT(S): Everything
WORSE TRAIT(S): none
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When not given attention when exspected. When I leave (only if shes awake when I leave, Otherwise no), When she wants something she can't have.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: NO
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Not yet
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: No known healt problems (Thank god, I pray each day).
SURGERIES?: Not until sinx months of age.

 

[basak]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Krose
NICKNAME(S): (sorry, all of them are Turkish:D)Oluum, krosse, it...
AGE: 23 months now!
SEX: Male
COLOR: Flashy fawn
FOOD: Lamb and rice I have allergies:(
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Mom got me when I was 3,5 months old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Unfortunately no:(
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: I don't want to anyways! :p
STILL PULLS?: When I see another dog up front
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: I have two, one is short the other one becomes long
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Mom graduated me in the house
BEST TRAIT(S): I listen to everyone who's talking to me
WORSE TRAIT(S): I get pissed when noone's paying attention to me with my toy in my mouth :mad:
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When I see other dogs in the street and I have to stay in the house!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no, I don't like them
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): I think males! They play better with me :p
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: nooooooo... I run away immediately
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?:no

 

[BrandiLin]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Lexi
NICKNAME(S):Beans, Lex bubbles, sugar bear, booger.
AGE: 15 wks
SEX: F
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Science Diet w/some plain yogart mixed in of course
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: ownes the couch
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yep
STILL PULLS?: yep
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: buckle collar or harness if we are going out.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6' or retractable- depends which is closest when I'm ready to walk out the door
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Starts tonight!!!!!!!!! Thank God!!!
BEST TRAIT(S): she is pure comedy. She is also really sweet...when she's sleeping
WORSE TRAIT(S): back talking, not listening
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: crate
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no yet but will in the winter
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): doesn't discriminate, will kidney bean for anybody.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yep
INSURED?: no, but should be
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: came down with a UTI yesterday.
SURGERIES?:no- will be spayed soon though :D

 

[Rowdy's Dad]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Rowdy
NICKNAME(S): Rowdemus, Slobberpuss
AGE:27 months
SEX: boy
COLOR:brindle
FOOD:Purina One
VITAMINS/HERBS:N
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:N
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:N
STILL PULLS?:When he sees a cat!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:rolled leather, harness for walks and car rides
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:6 ft
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:N
BEST TRAIT(S):He's great with other dogs and people.(especially children) No accidents in the house since he was 10 weeks old.
WORSE TRAIT(S):(gas mask icon here)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:seeing his sister get attention
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:occaisonal bandana
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):males for play, females for snuggling
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:N
INSURED?:N
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Hardly a sneeze
SURGERIES?:ear cropping only

 

[tys&kyz]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Tyson
NICKNAME(S): Tys & Big Boy
AGE: 4
SEX: Male
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Diamond Lamb & Rice
VITAMINS/HERBS: Anxiety herb when the weather get ugly
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: didn't know I had a choice
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: didn't know I had a bed
STILL PULLS?: very little
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon LSU (Go Tigers!!)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6ft Nylon LSU
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes, we are very proud
BEST TRAIT(S): snuggler, vacuums my 2yr olds messes
WORSE TRAIT(S): hogs the bed, and steps on you to get comfy
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when dads outside and he's not
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: LSU jersey
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): loves them all
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: we try
INSURED?: can't in Louisiana
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Demodex
SURGERIES?: altered at 6 months

*lacy*

 

[Munchkinrach]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Sasha
NICKNAME(S): Baby Girl
AGE: 8 month
SEX: Female
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Science Diet with Lamb and Rice
VITAMINS/HERBS: NA
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue!
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yuppers
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yuppers
STILL PULLS?: Not as much
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Chain
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6' Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Haven't been yet
BEST TRAIT(S): Her "boxing" abilities, the sad eyes she gets when she doesn't get her way
WORSE TRAIT(S): Her urinating on the floor..trying to fix it!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When we leave for work
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Prefers Jason, but loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes
INSURED?: Not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Kennel Cough
SURGERIES?: Besides her spaying, she had one to remove a foxtail from her ear a week after we got her



YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Scrappy
NICKNAME(S): Baby Boy
AGE: 11 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Red Fawn
FOOD: Science Diet with Lamb and Rice
VITAMINS/HERBS: NA
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Someone was giving him away for free! So I called and snatched him up!
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: Definetly
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Chain
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6' Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Haven't been yet
BEST TRAIT(S): His sloppy kisses, how he steps on you to get closer to your face
WORSE TRAIT(S): How he marks his territory on our furniture
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Again, when we leave
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: none
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Prefers me, but loves everyone just the same
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yup
INSURED?: Not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Kennel cough
SURGERIES?: None yet, we have to get him neutured soon

 

[RockyMonster]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Rocky
NICKNAME(S): Wookie, Pumpkin face, Squishy Face, Lunchbox, Piggie
AGE: 2 years old
SEX: male
COLOR: brindle
FOOD: pedigree's small crunchy bites
VITAMINS/HERBS: n/a
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: adopted last june or july
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes, he's my lap dog
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes, I'm his pillow
STILL PULLS?: whenever there are other dogs around cause he is so excited.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: gentle leader
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6' nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:
BEST TRAIT(S): very attentive and caring when he senses you are down. completely loving and loyal.
WORSE TRAIT(S): takes my blankets in bed
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when he see's my Chinese water dragons playing. He wants to play with them too. For those wondering, they look like Green Iguanas.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): gets excited to see both and has no preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes
INSURED?: nope, neither are we though...sad huh.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: nope
SURGERIES?: not that we know of, however when we adopted him, he had a scar under his neck. Looks like a few things could have happened there. Surgery, bad choke chain abuse, or someone tried to kill him as a pup...I don't like thinking of any of them...just glad he's with us now.

 

[bobsmom]

NAME: Bob
NICKNAME(S): Robert, Rocket Dog, Kangaroo, My Good Dog
AGE: 3 yrs
SEX: Male
COLOR: Plain Brindle, black face, natural ears
FOOD: Eukanuba Lamb & Rice + pumpkin/ green beans
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescued Feb 2003
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, but prefers his own
STILL PULLS?: Yes, except with gentle leader
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Flat nylon and gentle leader
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Flat nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: 2 private "preschool" lessons.
BEST TRAIT(S): Consistent happiness; millions of kisses.
WORSE TRAIT(S): Stepping on our heads to wake us up.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Listening to messages on the answering machine makes him whine and howl.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Likes EVERYONE.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No - he's a good chewer.
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Teeth were filed down by previous "owner" but doesn't seem to slow him down.
SURGERIES?: Neuter; removal of histiocytoma and skin tag.

NAME: Iris
NICKNAME(S): Delicate Flower, Miss Priss, Beaner, My Girl
AGE: 18 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Plain Reverse Brindle, black face, natural ears
FOOD: In transition from chicken/rice to ?
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Fostered for less than 2 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Couch when Bob allows it.
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: She hasn't asked.
STILL PULLS?: Resists as she is still very timid
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Flat nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Flat nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Not yet.
BEST TRAIT(S): Kisses and kidney beans
WORSE TRAIT(S): Lack of confidence but getting better.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Not feeling well.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: We need to start
INSURED?: She is a foster
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Recent round of upset tummy; underweight
SURGERIES?: Recent spay

Fun thread, thanks to all,
Carol