Getting To Know Your Boxer

[VickieL]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Cleopatra we call her Cleo
NICKNAME(S):since she got hit by a care and has a couple screws and plates in her pelvis after seeing the xrays i know refer to her as frankenpuppy
AGE: 1.5
SEX: Female
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: Nutro
VITAMINS/HERBS: she takes a multi vitamin and nutro vita treats
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: We just got her from a friend in March
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yup
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: :( Yup
STILL PULLS?: She is great with my b-friend but she walks me
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: various
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: leather and retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: working on it, we are taking a break till she heals back up
BEST TRAIT(S): Too many to list!! She is a sweetie pie
WORSE TRAIT(S): Sometimes she gets snobby, whineing
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: She does it all the time
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Just her collar
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Males :(
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Nope
INSURED?: Nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None
SURGERIES?: Spayed and 2 after being hit by a car

 

[Arthur]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Zeus
NICKNAME(S): Bubba
AGE: 4 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: flashy fawn
FOOD: Iams puppy food
VITAMINS/HERBS: no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: has since 7 wks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: only sofas and bed
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, he sleeps with us
STILL PULLS?: ?
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: regular black collar or harness for leash
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: regular black leash, nothing fancy
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no, but we a thinking of enrolling
BEST TRAIT(S): too many to list
WORSE TRAIT(S): steps in his poop alot while taking care of business
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: us leaving him or if he's not getting attention
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: used to wear booties when his ears were cropped
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): not sure, preferes kids the most
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no, stil growing adult teeth
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?: no other then cropped ears

 

[tjefferson]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Chance Alexander (Alex) Jefferson
NICKNAME(S): Bad Boy
AGE: 5 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn, some white on face, white chest and 3 white paws
FOOD: Science Diet..... lots and lots of cookies (goldfish crackers)
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 6 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: couch
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: supervised
STILL PULLS?: NO
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Chain
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Moma's home schooling
BEST TRAIT(S): Minds his moma
WORSE TRAIT(S): Plays rough with his sister
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: nothing
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no Daddy won't allow it! ha
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: *knock on wood* no
SURGERIES?: no
:D :D :D :D





YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Lexie
NICKNAME(S): Pretty Girl
AGE: 3 1/2 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn, White chest and 1 white paw
FOOD: Science Diet..... lots and lots of cookies (goldfish crackers)
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 12 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Daddy's chair
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: supervised
STILL PULLS?: NO
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Moma's home schooling
BEST TRAIT(S): Fast learner... due to the fact we got her at an older age and she had been outside her whole life there were alot of things she had to adjust to being allowed to come indoors
WORSE TRAIT(S): Gas
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: being in her crate
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no Daddy won't allow it! ha
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Men
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: *knock on wood* no
SURGERIES?: no
:D :D :D :D

 

[Laurie_Duke]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Duke
NICKNAME(S):Dukie Babie !!!!
AGE: 8 years young
SEX: Male
COLOR:Fawn with Black Mask...
FOOD:Holistic Brand
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:I was rescued, even from another country (USA)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yep
STILL PULLS?:Nope, I am a real gentlman
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon (Red)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Leather...smells yummie
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Sorry I cannot remember back that far
BEST TRAIT(S):Ok, kidney beans, woo hoo's, and the best is giving mommy hugs !!!
WORSE TRAIT(S):Does tearing up the garbage count ??
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Really yummy food !!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:I have some really cool bandana's...
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Thats hard to say, ummm kids !!!!!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Sorry I do not seem to have enough to brush !!
INSURED?:Yep...my mommy and daddy just wuv me !!!
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:None, thank god !!!!
SURGERIES?:I got fixed just before I met my new family, last year !!!

 

[boxer-newbie]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Cassius
NICKNAME(S):Cash, Cash Money, PUPPY!!!!!
AGE: 5 months
SEX: Male
COLOR:Plain Fawn
FOOD:IAMS puppy chow
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:since 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Downstairs furniture only
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Always
STILL PULLS?:Nope, not at all
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon (Red)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:same as collar
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Recent kindagarten grad, enrolled in basic training
BEST TRAIT(S): Everything!
WORSE TRAIT(S):Trying to kill the kitten
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: lonely
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Thats hard to say, ummm kids !!!!!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:yep
INSURED?:yep
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:nope, keeping paws crossed
SURGERIES?:none, not getting nuetered until I get my freak on once

 

[MorgansMommy]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Morgan
NICKNAME(S): Brownie
AGE: 5 mos.
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Purina Puppy Chow (Large Breeds)
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: our baby
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: sometimes
STILL PULLS?: YOU BETCHA
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon w/ buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Both retractable & 6 foot nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: We're starting next week ~ we'll see
BEST TRAIT(S):sweet, adorable, playful, the list goes on...
WORSE TRAIT(S): none I can think of
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Leaving the room or being out of her sight (she requires your full attention)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: NO
INSURED?: Yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Healthy so far...
SURGERIES?: None yet

 

[Russell]

We'd love to know a little more about your Boxers to see how similar or different they are from ours. Please copy, paste & reply!


YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Zeke and Zoey
NICKNAME(S):Zeke'y Bear and Zoey Mae
AGE:Zeke is almost 2 and Zoey just turned 1
SEX: Male and Female
COLOR:Male fawn,female brindle
FOOD:Proplan and making a change not sure what yet still researching!
VITAMINS/HERBS:yogurt and cheese so I guess calcium!
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Zeke we've had since a pup and Zoey we got at 9 months owner surrender
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:of course
STILL PULLS?:nope
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:we use nylon collars and when on walks or in public we use the pinch collar or some call it a prong collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:4ft. nylon leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Zoey is but Zeke hasn't been to ob training I have trained him myself!
BEST TRAIT(S):pouting,heavy sighs,and those just got to smoosh faces!
WORSE TRAIT(S):digging and gas peew!!!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Strange people or dogs or cats in our yard!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:They both have sweaters for the winter and Zeke has a bandana
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):they love everyone but I'd say they prefer kids the most
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:yep 2 times a week
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:sensitive tummies they get bacterial infections if they eat or drink something icky! In fact Zoey is getting over one now!
SURGERIES?:only when they were altered


Have a great day everyone! Thanks!!

 

[coleman]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Coleman Abraham Jansen
NICKNAME(S): Coleman Coleidascope, Coleman Coochy Coo, Big man, Poopy
AGE: 4 years
SEX: Male
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: Iam's dry with President's Choice wet
VITAMINS/HERBS: NO
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 3 months old as a puppy from a ad in the paper
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE Couch, chairs, patio furniture
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: only when hubby doesnt catch him
STILL PULLS?: yes, except when we are on our way home
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: harness, nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: black regular "sturdy" nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: barely 65% at puppy kindergarden, (they asked him to stay back a grade after that)
BEST TRAIT(S): wiggles, snuggly, affectionate, has to be the centre of attention
WORSE TRAIT(S): gas, has to be the centre of attention
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: bunnies, mommy and daddy kissing each other, not being the centre of attention
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: green fido fleece with matching mitts in the winter
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: tried when he was young, but he ate the doggie toothpaste instead
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no, except an allergy to "Febreeze" (seizures)
SURGERIES?:
neutered, 2 teeth pulled

 

[Carol]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Champ
NICKNAME(S): Big tuters, mama's baby
AGE: 9 years
SEX: Male
COLOR: fawn
FOOD: innova
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since he was a puppy
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes its all his!!
STILL PULLS?: No
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: snap on redwings collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: a 6ft leather when we want him to behave and along leash for play time
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: canine good citizen. I was proud a peacock
BEST TRAIT(S): his nature, floppy ears, frame, head, ect. ect. ect.
WORSE TRAIT(S): snores like the devil!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: bye bye rides, mommy or daddy coming home.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: non only on halloween
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): I would have to be honest and say he likes men a little better.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes and he hates it
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: cancer, diabetes insipidis, siezures
SURGERIES?: 14 total and all from cancer expect his neuter



Carol

 

[jrknox]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Tallamaska Merqurcio Knox
NICKNAME(S):Tally, boo
AGE:3 1/2 yrs
SEX: Male
COLOR:fawn w/ white chest and four paws
FOOD:Nutro Natural Lamb Meal and Rice
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:Occasionally
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:padded leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S):the love he has to give
WORSE TRAIT(S):slobber and gas
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:the rottie he's in love with on the other side of the fence.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):mostly mom
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:trying to
INSURED?:soon, just have to choose which company
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:allergies, yeast in ears
SURGERIES?:neutering this spring/summer