Getting To Know Your Boxer

[Matt]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Rosco

NICKNAME(S): Depeneds on what hes doing

AGE: 10 months

SEX: Male

COLOR: Brindle w/ white markings

FOOD: Dry and human

VITAMINS/HERBS: None

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes

STILL PULLS?: All the time

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon w/ clasp

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No

BEST TRAIT(S): Super friendly and loves to play

WORSE TRAIT(S): Destuctive machine

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When you play with the other dog

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: When cold

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Loves both

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Sometimes

INSURED?: No

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None

SURGERIES?: Just neutering

 

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[Cindy W.]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bear

NICKNAME(S): SquareBear

AGE: 2 in January

SEX: Male

COLOR: Flashy Fawn

FOOD: Iams Adult Original Mini-Chunks

VITAMINS/HERBS: None

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Always

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Not anymore...no room for the humans!

STILL PULLS?: No! Walks beautifully to the credit of my husband!

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Choke chain (when walking), otherwise, a safety collar.

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Braided leather, very nice.

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes, Beginner's Obedience.

BEST TRAIT(S): He's always willing to play!

WORSE TRAIT(S): Submissive peeing :(

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Parker

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No.

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): No preference.

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No :(

INSURED?: No

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Recurrent ear infections.

SURGERIES?: Tail docking, neutering.

 

[Cindy W.]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Parker

NICKNAME(S): Parky, Parky-Spark, Parky-Poo

AGE: 4

SEX: Female

COLOR: Flashy Brindle

FOOD: Iams Adult Original Mini-chunks.

VITAMINS/HERBS: None.

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Always.

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Not anymore...no room!

STILL PULLS?: No! Walks beautifully thanks to my husband, Scott!

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Choke chain (when walking) otherwise, safety-collar.

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Braided leather.

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes, Advanced Beginner's

BEST TRAIT(S): She woo-woos (talks) to her Daddy (Scott) and her extreme love for children.

WORSE TRAIT(S): Highly intrusive! !

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Begging for food :(

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No.

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Men (Scott &Derek)

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No.

INSURED?: No.

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Early on had lots of tummy troubles, now resolved nicely

SURGERIES?: Spay, growth removals.

 

[Stacy W.]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Shelby
NICKNAME(S):Shell, Knuckle head
AGE: 1.5 mos
SEX: female
COLOR:brindle
FOOD: Iams, lamb and rice
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue from SPCA
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: working on it, but doing well
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: don't know what you call it, similar to greyhound collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: just basic leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: currently on week 8 of class
BEST TRAIT(S): sweet, loves to play, also loves to be anywhere close to me.
WORSE TRAIT(S): always wants to be center of attention
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: not being the center of attention, or having to go outside.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Just a coat when it is really cold
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: not as often as I should
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?: Just when she was fixed before I got her.

 

[Penni K]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Maximillian
NICKNAME(S): Max (maximum damage)
AGE: 1 (October 29)
SEX: M
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Nutro Max
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Couch only
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Not unless invited
STILL PULLS?: No
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:pinch collar and he behaves excellent with it on.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): He has NEVER chewed up anything that didn't belong to him. We've been amazed at how well behaved he is.
WORSE TRAIT(S): Licks visitors until they get really, really wet. This is sort of embarrassing, as not everyone is dog crazy like us.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: popcorn
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Thinking of getting a sweater for the snow, maybe booties too.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Loves everyone!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Used to, now he chews bones more etc. so I just check to make sure they are clean.
INSURED?: No.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Ate a chunk of his kong and was sick for a couple of days, but he finally passed it and is ok, we check his chew toys more diligently now.
SURGERIES?: neuter only

 

[Bruie's Mom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bruin
NICKNAME(S): Bruie, Baby Boy, Brustie
AGE: 2 yrs
SEX: male
COLOR: fawn/black mask w/little white stripe on nose, white chest and paws
FOOD: Solid Gold Holistic Blenz
VITAMINS/HERBS: Solid Gold Seameal, Solid Gold Yucca and multi vitamans
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: sometimes when excited
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Larz
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes
BEST TRAIT(S): sweet dispostion
WORSE TRAIT(S): biting and scratching all the time
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when his sister teases him
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: had HardRock sweatshirt, but chewed it off
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Loves his mom
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: was but cancelled it because they would not cover anything
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: allergies
SURGERIES?: nuter

NAME: Layla
NICKNAMES: Baby Girl
AGE: 7 months
Sex: Female
COLOR: flashy fawn
FOOD: Solid Gold Holistic Blenz
VITAMINS/HERBS: Solid Gold Seameal, Solid Gold Yucca and multi vitamans
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6ft
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): always happy
WORSE TRAIT(S): chews up everything
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: playing with her brother
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?: spay

 

[Sidda1018]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: "Sidda" Lee Walker Texas Ranger

NICKNAME(S): Sidder, Thidder, Tidder, Sidda Bear, Bear, Sasquatch

AGE: 1 year 3 months

SEX: female

COLOR: fawn, with white from chin to chest and on 4 paws, black muzzle with dab of white on top of her nose

FOOD: Kibbles and Chunks (researching for a healthier food)

VITAMINS/HERBS: no

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: got as a puppy

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes, she will even insist you get up if you allow her

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes, I will never need an electric blanket

STILL PULLS?: sometimes when she is walked with the other dogs or if she sees something she wants

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: blue designer nylon with plastic clasp, has a dark blue harness too

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable for every day walking around, 6 ft. nylon for training or outtings

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: graduated puppy class

BEST TRAIT(S): so many....very smart, always ready to play, gentle, big cuddler

WORSE TRAIT(S): begs for what humans are eating, slimes company, jumping on company(working on that)

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when she wants to go potty and you don't notice her waiting patiently at the door staring at you, when she wants to play, when she wants some of what you are eating, or when she wants the other dogs to give her what they have(treats, toys)

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: she has a princess, Elvis, and hippie costume....she loves to be complimented and told she is pretty and while you do this she will tolerate you dressing her up, but doesn't want to wear things for long....I want to find her a coat or sweater

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): she loves everyone for the most part...the couple of people that she has been wary of have been men

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes, but not as often as I should

INSURED?:no

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: nothing major (knock on wood)

SURGERIES?: she had her dew claws removed and tail docked before we got her...will be spayed in the future

 

[zoe-bear]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Zoe
NICKNAME(S): Zoe bear, sugar plum, pumpkin, zo-bert, bertie, berta, bunny, bunny bear, beefy
AGE: 2yr 7 mo
SEX: female, spayed
COLOR: fawn
FOOD: Canidae
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: uh, yeah, she owns the furinature!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yep, bought that king for herself!
STILL PULLS?: no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon quick release buckle unless on a walk, then a choker
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: basic 6' nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: beginners-3rd place out of about 35 dogs, originally the "worst dog" (what did they know!) and also the youngest she was enrolled about 4 mo's & 3 dys old!
BEST TRAIT(S): all the good things & more, too many to list
WORSE TRAIT(S): if delivery vehicles are left open she may try to check out the merchandise left in them : ), and not letting mom type on boxerworld : )
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When mom puts something really good on top of the fridge so she can't get it
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: sweatshirt, quilted jacket, halloween costumes & occasionally a pair of booties * we also wear seat belts
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): she's a mama's girl but other than that as long as attention is given & kisses are accepted your in!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: occasionally
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: too supersticious to answer this one
SURGERIES?: just spaying

 

[BooBoo & Riley]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: BooBoo
NICKNAME(S): Boobs, Mr Boo
AGE: 2-1/2 years old
SEX: male
COLOR: fawn w/ white nose, toes, & chest
FOOD: BARF
VITAMINS/HERBS: garlic, kelp
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: only those in family room
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: sure, when excited only
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 8 inch leash handle to the harness
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes...but he was called "spoiled" by his instructor...will be going back for off-leash training.
BEST TRAIT(S): Mellow, non-destructive, LOVES people
WORSE TRAIT(S): loves food like mommy, a bit stubborn
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: food, doors he can't open
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: hate it
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: during bath time; eats raw bones
INSURED?: yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: slight allergies, but benedryl always works
SURGERIES?: neutered, no other accidents yet...

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Courage
NICKNAME(S): Curry, Currly, Silly Girl
AGE: 6 months
SEX: female
COLOR: brindle
FOOD: BARF
VITAMINS/HERBS: garlic, sea kelp
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: only those in family room
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: not really
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 8 inch leash handle to the harness
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: nope
BEST TRAIT(S): crazy, easily excitable, very affectionate
WORSE TRAIT(S): stubborn, doesn't know when to stop
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: doesn't whine, it's weird
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: waste of money
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): all moving things
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: during bath time & gets raw bones
INSURED?: yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: nothing
SURGERIES?: spayed