Getting To Know Your Boxer

[brianp66]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Vixen
NICKNAME(S): sweetie, sweet pea, girl, rabbit (as in silly rabbit)
AGE: almost 7 months
SEX: female
COLOR: flashy fawn
FOOD: Diamond (1/2 puppy, 1/2 professional)
VITAMINS/HERBS: is grass considered an herb?
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since a pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: only made it up there one time, but we are hoping not to make a habit of it
STILL PULLS?: has good days and bad, we are working on it
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon woven
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon woven/braided
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: made it through Puppy Kindergarten with flying colors
BEST TRAIT(S):love to kiss, soft silky coat, beautiful markings, energy of the Energizer bunny!
WORSE TRAIT(S): ugh, gas?!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: I can't reach my Wiggly Giggly ball
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: will tolerate certain things, once she gets used to them
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): no preference, she want to love everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?:spayed and microchipped

 

[korasmom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Kora
NICKNAME(S): Kora belle, Kora bora, peaches, wrinkle butt, pretty girl, baby,
AGE:19 weeks
SEX: female
COLOR:fawn
FOOD:
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 12 week old pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yup
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yup
STILL PULLS?: yup
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not yet but soon
BEST TRAIT(S): she's a snuggle bug and she listens pretty well even without proper training yet.
WORSE TRAIT(S): chasing the cats
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when she loses her toy or has to go potty or when the cats wont play with her
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope not untill xmas!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): she's a mama's girl
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: not yet
INSURED?: not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: nope
SURGERIES?: nope

 

[coveyjt]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Powder
NICKNAME(S):Baby Girl, Powder Lou, Powder Puff
AGE: 2 1/2?
SEX: Female
COLOR: White
FOOD: Canadae dry/Science Diet Can
VITAMINS/HERBS: Yeast
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes, Not at first, then we caved. Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes . Not at first then we caved. Yes
STILL PULLS?: A little. A LOT better than before. Halties work.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes and still learning
BEST TRAIT(S):Loving Great guard dog and a all around big goof
WORSE TRAIT(S): Stubborn
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WooWoo?: When my wife and I hug and kiss in the kitchen. She is not allowed in there and she can't join in.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: NO
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): I'm (male) her best buddy, followed by my wife. However, she’ll go to female strangers quicker than males.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No. Tried the tooth brush, no-go. Clamps her jaw closed. Tried the rubber thingy on your finger and she bites it, along with my finger.
INSURED?: Yes, VPI
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Mild allergies and skin sensitivities.
SURGERIES?: Just her spay.

 

[catneon]

Well I am bringing this thread back up, because I can finally answer!

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Gazou
NICKNAME(S): Gazou plein de poux!
AGE:12 weeks
SEX: male
COLOR: fawn/flashy
FOOD:Back to basic
VITAMINS/HERBS: vitamin C/E, echinacea on occasion,
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since a pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: No, has his own cushion
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: No, sleeps in his crate
STILL PULLS?:Getting a lot better! we stop walking every time he pulls so he is getting the message
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon black with white paws
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon black with white paws
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Not yet but starting puppy class in a week
BEST TRAIT(S):The way he just beans so hard he become folded in two with his butt in his face and he continues beaning and tries walking like that, its hilarious!
WORSE TRAIT(S): He wont leave the cat alone! Not that the cat minds but when its too rough and the cat wants to stop Gazou doesn't!!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Not getting attention! Not from us, he's learned he has to wait and calm down but from new people he meets especially if they don't look at him. Also when my mom's cat won't play with him
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: He has a sweater, needed it today it was close to freezing point. He also has bandanas that I make for him.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): I haven't seen a preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes we want him to get used to it
INSURED?: Yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?:none

 

[kjames7148]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Clyde
NICKNAME(S): J, Jumbo, Jum Jum, J-bird and the list goes on
AGE: 1.5
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Nutro Max
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yup
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yup
STILL PULLS?: yes, without Halti
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Halti
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Never finished...a drop-out (mom)
BEST TRAIT(S): LOVER BOY, snuggle bug
WORSE TRAIT(S): complainer
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: everything
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope, he's always hot
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Chronic demodex, low immunity issues
SURGERIES?: just to neuter


YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bonnie
NICKNAME(S): Bon Bon, Chocolate, Bonster, Monster, Baby Girl
AGE: 1.5
SEX: Female
COLOR: Light brindle
FOOD: Nutro Max
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yup
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yup
STILL PULLS?: yes, without Halti
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Halti
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): absolutly hilarious, a total clown
WORSE TRAIT(S): stubborn as a mule
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when someone has her bone
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Not really
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Missing a toe, but other than that, no
SURGERIES?: just to Spay and to have her toe removed.


YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Chester
NICKNAME(S): Chessie, Chester Bing, Bing, Ches-Ches, Elf
AGE: 2
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Nutro Max
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue at 9 mos.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yup
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yup
STILL PULLS?: No
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Halti
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes, with his former family
BEST TRAIT(S): Very agile, can outrun a greyhound
WORSE TRAIT(S): VERY NEEDY
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Nothing much
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: loves sweaters and wears his jogging shoes when he runs with daddy
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None.
SURGERIES?: just to neuter

 

[Flint & GA]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Flint
NICKNAME(S): Peanut, Bobbie-Doo
AGE: 2 years, 11 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn with Black Mask
FOOD: Innova - green bag
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Puppy 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, but he doesn't like to be there if we're there, he just warms it up for us.
STILL PULLS?: yes, but definetly our fault
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes
BEST TRAIT(S): Loving, loyal, and smells good
WORSE TRAIT(S): lets his sister push him around
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: squirrels in the yard
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes, not as often as I should
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None so far
SURGERIES?: neuter

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Georgia
NICKNAME(S): Peaches
AGE: 6 Months
SEX: female
COLOR: Dark Brindle with Black Mask
FOOD: Innova
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Puppy - 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, she loves to cuddle
STILL PULLS?: not so far
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: In school every Tues night.
BEST TRAIT(S): Loving, Happy, Cuddle-bug
WORSE TRAIT(S): Spoiled (our fault), Picks on her big brother
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When we get ready for work in the morning, not getting her way.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes, but not as often as I should.
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: a couple of rashes, ear infection, very minor stuff.
SURGERIES?: spayed

 

[Wally & Reub]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Wally
NICKNAME(S):Stinky Bug, Sweety Beeps, Stiggy Boops...
AGE:4
SEX: M
COLOR:Plain brindle
FOOD:Iams Large Breed
VITAMINS/HERBS:nothing
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Got him when he was 6 months old (breeder).
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Oh yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:'Fraid so
STILL PULLS?:Never did
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Nylon webbing normally, choke collar on walks
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Nylon webbing
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Yes, Canine Good Citizen
BEST TRAIT(S):He's the biggest lover/cuddler and along with that he's so sensitive to others, when he could easily overpower another animal or kids he holds back and plays at their level.
WORSE TRAIT(S):Can be a big chicken, easily startled, submission urination used to be a problem.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Very little, he's not very vocal at all - except when he's playing but that's growling etc.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:He has a jacket for winter but rarely wears it.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Definetly females.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:No
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Nothing yet
SURGERIES?:Neuter (he was a cryptorchid), and the breeder had his dew claws removed and his ears cropped and tail docked before I got him.

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Reuben (after Ben my first dog who died a couple of months before I got Reuben)
NICKNAME(S):Old man
AGE:10-11?
SEX: M
COLOR:Plain brindle
FOOD:Iams Senior
VITAMINS/HERBS:None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Kinda, he's been having some incontinence problems so I've been discouraging it but.. he's so cute!
STILL PULLS?:Yes!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Nylon webbing normally,pinch collar on walks.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Nylon webbing.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Not that I know of.
BEST TRAIT(S):Soooo cute! Kidney beans all over the place, rolls around on his back and makes funny noises, woo woos...
WORSE TRAIT(S):He's VERY vocal and barks and woo woos until he gets what he wants. Has selective hearing.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When I don't give him what he wants fast enough (he has the patience of Job!)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:No.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:No - he doesn't have that many anymore.
INSURED?:No.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Arthritis, really bad teeth, a cyst on his rear.
SURGERIES?:He was found as a stray and was already neutered, he had to have some teeth removed and his gums cut back and a couple of bumps removed (that turned out to be harmless). He has a cropped tail but natural ears and dewclaws.

 

[mylesmom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Myles
NICKNAME(S):Stinky
AGE:2
SEX: Male
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD:Iams (or people food when he can get it)
VITAMINS/HERBS:None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:PUp
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Definitely
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Definitely
STILL PULLS?:Nope
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Questionable
BEST TRAIT(S):Snuggler
WORSE TRAIT(S):Barks A LOT
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Cheese, Going to Grandma's
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:When I can
INSURED?:Nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Luckily no
SURGERIES?:Luckily no

 

[hogan's mom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Hogan
NICKNAME(S): Hogi Bun
AGE: 15 weeks
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn, black mask, white markings and paws
FOOD: Iams dry and Pedigree wet puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS: no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:pup, 7 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes, he prefers it
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:not to sleep
STILL PULLS?:some
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: red nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable for now
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: will sign up this winter
BEST TRAIT(S): he loves everyone
WORSE TRAIT(S): he loves to bite everyone
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when he wakes up in his crate and has to go out
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: tried sweater, vest and jacket, no luck so far
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): don't see a difference yet
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: hiccups
SURGERIES?: no

 

[jnlflip]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Roxie
NICKNAME(S): Poxie, Boxie, Roxer
AGE: 1 yr
SEX: F
COLOR: flashy fawn
FOOD: Nutro Natural Coice
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: leather for everyday with tags (allergic to nylon), pinch for when on a leash
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes
BEST TRAIT(S): a little white spot on the tip of her ear--I could never crop her ears because we would lose the spot!; big boxer kisses, running like crazy in her new yard
WORSE TRAIT(S): brings in mud from the yard; bed hog
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: she goes from silent to loud bark--no in between
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): doesn't care as long as she is getting attention
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: once in a long while; give her small square rawhide chew every night instead (is that bad??)
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?: spay