Getting To Know Your Boxer

[Boudreaux]

I love my Boudreaux!!

Hi Everybody,

I found this wonderful website after doing some research on the different traits of Boxers. My dog, Boudreaux, was adopted from the HSPCA after being left on the streets of Houston. He is a very handsome dog (aren't all Boxers) as many people comment on his build and color. My vet says he's about two years old judging by the dental view. He is with me wherever I go (even in my restroom at home)! This my first BIG DOG after having Spitzs, Beagles and Chihuahuas. Thanks for having such a wonderful forum for these great dogs. I'll post more of BooBoo's antics.

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YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Boudreaux Tyson
NICKNAME(S): BooBoo, Hoopa-Cat, Bug Eyed Monster,
AGE: about 2 yrs.
SEX: Neutered Male
COLOR: Cream of wheat with white
FOOD: IAMs
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescued from HSPCA
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes, has his special chair with blanky
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes, sleeps on large bath towel
STILL PULLS?: White knuckle syndrome.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: * nylon w/ buckle and nylon harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: * Both retractable & 16 foot nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: *Self taught with patience and praise. Learns very fast.
BEST TRAIT(S): *very affectionate, sweet, adorable, playful (I don't think the moderator would like all of the space it would take)!
WORSE TRAIT(S): *has learned from my Beagle how to throw the sad puppy eyes and rest his chin on me to beg for human food.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Seeing cats and squirrels he wants to "play" with when he is on his leash.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): If it can it throw a ball...
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes, with cloth towel.
INSURED?: Yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Had a slightly irritated hip joint from playing too hard. Remedied with Rimadyl.
SURGERIES?: Just the neutering.

 

[mobrian]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Jesse
NICKNAME(S): J.J, Jesse Jubers, J-bird
AGE: 8 1/2 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fancy Fawn
FOOD: Back to basics
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup - 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: not much
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: leather (mostly)
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes and still attends
BEST TRAIT(S): she is a clown
WORSE TRAIT(S): barks at me when I say no
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: being left out of the fun
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: a harley had
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): I have not noticed a preference.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: nutritional when she was a baby totally healthy now
SURGERIES?: only when altered

 

[OZBoxerLover]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Gnarly Fredrick
NICKNAME(S): Gnarly Boy, Gnarly Pup, Boofa, list could go on
AGE: 2 years (10-JUN-2000)
SEX: male
COLOR: fawn white markings
FOOD: raw meat / pedigree dryfood / sardines
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup 16 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no (but hops up once we are asleep)
STILL PULLS?: no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: check chain
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: ordinary synthetic
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: level three dropout (obtained class two)
BEST TRAIT(S): everything about him
WORSE TRAIT(S): will kiss my partner but not me
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: if it's past dinner time
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): no preference in general
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: touchy stomach, slight heart murmur
SURGERIES?: removal of cancer lump (no big deal)

 

[jmb9101]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Harlie Quinn Brossia
NICKNAME(S): Har, Harlie Q, Flake
AGE: 4 months old (Jan 22nd)
SEX: female
COLOR: fawn w/black mask, white chest and feet
FOOD: Nutro Large Breed Puppy Chow
VITAMINS/HERBS: Sometimes we give her Vita Gravy
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: We got her at 6 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: yep
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: just a regular one with bones all over it
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: hasnt started yet, but will in a month or two.
BEST TRAIT(S): very smart and loving, she is a wonderful dog!
WORSE TRAIT(S): chasing the cat (poor Gabby!)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: if you put her in her crate and she knows you are leaving
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: just a jacket for a minute before she pulls it off! haha!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): well she likes males better I think
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: so far she has had a skin problem where she flakes up (not dandruff) but it doesnt seem to bother her too much, and she has had hives now, nothing serious though
SURGERIES?: none yet but she gets spayed in 2 months

 

[boxerpat]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Sophie

NICKNAME(S):Sophster,Antichrist,Baddog,Precious,
AGE:9mo 2wks
SEX: Female
COLOR:Fawn/Blk Mask
FOOD:Eagle Pack Holistic
VITAMINS/HERBS:None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Since 6 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Yes
STILL PULLS?:Oh Yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Nylon/with Lady Bugs on it
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:No
BEST TRAIT(S):Luvvy, comes when called, easy to teach tricks to
WORSE TRAIT(S):everything other than 3 things above
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:not getting her way
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:levi harley hat
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):anybody
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no
SURGERIES?:spayed

 

[natrhymer]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Dieter
NICKNAME(S): Dieter Dieter Dumpling; Dieterman; Dieter Dieter Pumpkin Eater... those are just the latest!
AGE: 1.5 (??)
SEX: Male
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: Eukanuba
VITAMINS/HERBS: n/a
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: No
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: No
STILL PULLS?: Yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Martingale (he's a collar-slipper) and for walks, Sporn Halter
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon, 4 ft.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes
BEST TRAIT(S): Kidney beaning, woo-woos and goofy disposition
WORSE TRAIT(S): Distracted/pulls on walks
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Need to go out, hungry, want attention, want to play, seeing other dogs he can't get to.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Booties and a coat in the winter
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Loves everybody!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes. At least we try to every week!
INSURED?: No.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Nothing chronic. Have had eye infection, whip worm and foot infection. All healthy now.
SURGERIES?: Just a biopsy on the growth on his foot from the above-mentioned infection.

 

[Bear's Mama]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Adolphus Ze Bear von Songer (Bear)
NICKNAME(S): little bear, bear-bear
AGE: 23.5 weeks
SEX: Male
COLOR: Flashy fawn half-mask
FOOD: Nutro Max dry & a little Nutro can
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since he was 8.5 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course...
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: right in the middle
STILL PULLS?: *sigh* yes unfortunately
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: rolled leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: tan leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Level I grad, 2nd week of Level II
BEST TRAIT(S): the sweetest baby ever...loves to give kisses and cuddle...loves all his toys!
WORSE TRAIT(S): Pulls on the leash and in-house potty accidents
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: me not paying attention to him
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): prefers only me! just kidding...luckily he loves everyone!!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: we're getting there
INSURED?: not yet, shopping around
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none and keeping my fingers crossed...
SURGERIES?: tail docked, dews removed, and ears long-cropped at 10 weeks and we are STILL taping!!

 

[Roxydog]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Roxy

NICKNAME(S): Rockstar, Rocks on with your socks on, Beautiful

AGE: 1 year 2 months

SEX: Female

COLOR: Brindle with white chest, paws and a little white stripe on her muzzle

FOOD: IAMS dry/wet

VITAMINS/HERBS: none

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup...maybe a little too young 5 weeks old

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: always

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: you mean am I allowed on HER bed

STILL PULLS?: only for those first exciting minutes

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: leather

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no

BEST TRAIT(S): shes such a luv bug...always ready to snuggle

WORSE TRAIT(S): very jealous for attention

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: not getting attention when she wants it, whines at the door when she wants to play outside

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: never

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): I'm her favorite person but she loves anyone who is giving her attention

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: tried once and she ate the toothbrush, I use dentabones

INSURED?: no

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Pancreatitis...she ate a primrose, bad bout with worms as a pup- went to a bad vet who told me nothing was wrong with my sick puppy

SURGERIES?: ear crop

 

[danaroy]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Layla
NICKNAME(S):joo-joo bean, baby back ribs, thoots, layla may
AGE: 6 months
SEX: female
COLOR: semi-flashy fawn
FOOD: Innova puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yep
STILL PULLS?: unfortuately
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: right now a training collar, but used the harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: just started
BEST TRAIT(S): she is a sweetheart, likes to give kisses, very smart baby- good with tricks
WORSE TRAIT(S): stubborn
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: she HATES her crate
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): she loves everyone!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: sometimes
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no knock on wood
SURGERIES?: spayed recently

 

[rgm-7]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:mac
NICKNAME(S):bo-bo,goofywoofy
AGE:almost 7 yrs.
SEX:male
COLOR:brindle
FOOD:dog chow, demands can of food daily
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:pup,adopted me
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:regular,choke for walks
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S):hugs,kisses,good company
WORSE TRAIT(S):gas, destruction,slobber,goes crazy when he sees other dogs
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:mealtime,cats,toysunder couch
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):equal opportunity boxer
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?:none