Getting To Know Your Boxer

[newboxermom1]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Buddy
NICKNAME(S):Buddy Boy
AGE:9 wks
SEX: m
COLOR:flasy fawn
FOOD:Pro Plan Puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:he's still a puppy!
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:so far, yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:so far, yes
STILL PULLS?:yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:flat nylon collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:flat nylon leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:too little yet
BEST TRAIT(S):he's so cute and loves to cuddle
WORSE TRAIT(S):not housebroken yet
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:being in his crate
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):either
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:broke out in hives yesterday
SURGERIES?:no

 

[champ612]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Champ
NICKNAME(S): Scoob, Love Boy, Stinky, Lover
AGE: He'll be 2 in June
SEX: Male
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Flint River Ranch
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Had since 8 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Of course!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, he has his own pillow!
STILL PULLS?: Not too much anymore
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon (with stars & planets on it!)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Blue nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Puppy K Grad.
BEST TRAIT(S): Loving, playful, obedient (most of the time), protective, a good listener
WORSE TRAIT(S): Slipper stealer, leg humper (only to hubby LOL), farter
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: If a toy gets too close to something he's afraid of (baby gate, crate door, etc) or it's stuck under the couch
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: We did in the beginning, but kind of slacked off
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None
SURGERIES?: None, except for neutering.

Great Poll!
Jackie

 

[MyBoxerJoey]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Joey
NICKNAME(S): Poopy doo, Pooer scooper, Puppy wuppy, Jo jo
AGE:4 1/2 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Science Diet
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: Oh Yes!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Not yet!
BEST TRAIT(S): funny, smart,does good tricks,active, loveable,cuddles, snores and snorts!plays with all his toys, loves his mom & dad! comes when mom calls (most of the time!)
WORSE TRAIT(S): uh..farts a lot LOL! sometimes eats poo! eww! and he bites a little when he plays..(working on that!)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: almost never whines!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: yep sweaters and boots, hates to wear hats!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): mostly mom loves to play rough with dad but listens to mom more.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes!
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?: not yrt.

 

[Fallout]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Riley of Kasmu (Riley)
NICKNAME(S): Kitten, Boo, Stinky, Booger, Tinkerbell, Princess, Mushy, Stumpy, Goonie
AGE: 5 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Brindle with VERY faint stripes, white chest & toes.
FOOD: Nutro large-breed puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS: Wild Florida grasses and the occasional flowers...
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup, 8 weeks & five days old.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Of course!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Naturally - she keeps it toasty warm!
STILL PULLS?: Yes.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Flat black nylon collar for tags, flat blue nylon halter for going out.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6ft cotton-covered leash with orange speckles.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Still attending.
BEST TRAIT(S): Snuggly little thing, likes to play fetch, naps through car rides.
WORSE TRAIT(S): Gets licky when she has a mouth full of dirt. Goes snacking in the catbox.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: "Go park?"
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): She likes everyone she meets, regardless of age, gender, or color. (I socialized her good!)
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No.
INSURED?: She will be soon.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Had a stint with kennel cough at a young age.
SURGERIES?: Spayed in a month or so.

 

[marciafinn]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Mason
NICKNAME(S): Buddha, Swilly, Buddy, Scoot Magavin, anything else we come up with...
AGE:3 1/2
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Purina Pro-Plan (sensitive stomach)
VITAMINS/HERBS: N/A
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since a pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: not supposed to...
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: not usually
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: cotton or leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes
BEST TRAIT(S): hmm where do I start? Lovable, snuggler, great listener, I could go on & on
WORSE TRAIT(S):whining
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: EVERYTHING
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No Way!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both, if I had to pick probably women since they tend to coddle him
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Bladder issues. Seems to have cleared up but we have to keep watching him.
SURGERIES?: Neutering. Fix broken claws - twice (yikes).

 

[supertrooper]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Trooper
NICKNAME(S): Troop, Big Dawg, Cuddle Bug, supertrooper
AGE: 2 1/2 will be 3 yrs on 7/17/04
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn w/white
FOOD: Iams
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 3 mo pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: some
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: only when Dad's not home
STILL PULLS?: of course
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: braided leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: braided leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): cuddles, kisses, noisyness
WORSE TRAIT(S): being stubborn, eating the cat's food, putting his big feet on the cat to squash him
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: wanting someone to play with him and a toy under furniture and dogs outside that he wants to runout and bark at.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: yes a sweatshirt
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):he's a moma's boy, but loves everyone as long as they play ball with him,
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none thank goodness
SURGERIES?: none

 

[Goodgirl]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Delilah
NICKNAME(S): Deli, Smelly Deli, puppy, pretty girl
AGE: ~2.5 yrs
SEX: female (spayed)
COLOR: White (with spots)
FOOD: Pro plan
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: rescued 1-31-03
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yup
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yup
STILL PULLS?: when she sees another dog
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: prong for long walks (sees other dogs) leather buckle for short potty walks and car rides to places, none in house
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: leather for long walks and rides, flexi for potty walks
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: nope
BEST TRAIT(S): sitting on me
WORSE TRAIT(S): farting (when sitting on me)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: I take too long to get out of bed
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:naw
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): males, :(
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: nopers
INSURED?: no, thinking about it though
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: recurrent bladder infections (crystals in urine)
SURGERIES?: just spayed (that i know of)

 

[cmo6256]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Maizie
NICKNAME(S): Maiz
AGE:14 months
SEX: F
COLOR:Flashy Brindle
FOOD:Iams
VITAMINS/HERBS:Daily Vitamin
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: YES!!!!!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Choker, harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes
BEST TRAIT(S): Entertaining, Personality, Energetic, Athletic
WORSE TRAIT(S): Ignores you on purpose, droopy eye
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: cats, dogs, just bout anything
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Halloween
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): either
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: No, not really.
SURGERIES?: No


Have a great day everyone! Thanks!!

 

[Stacy W.]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Shelby
NICKNAME(S): Shel Shel
AGE: 1.5 yrs
SEX: Female
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: Nutro Natural 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?: once and a while, but not too bad, getting better every day.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: don't know what it is called, looks like a grayhound collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: regular when on walks, when we are playing outside she is on a horse lunge line.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes!
BEST TRAIT(S): That Face!!!!
WORSE TRAIT(S): That Face!!!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Not getting 100% of my attention
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: just a coat when it is really cold
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): no pref.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no, but I prob. should
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?: just spay

 

[rorygirl138]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Butch
NICKNAME(S): Maniac, Blotch, Mr. Squiggley-butt
AGE: five years
SEX: Male
COLOR: Light Brindle, very nice stripes! Black mask, white toes.
FOOD: Eukanuba
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Definately
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Definately
STILL PULLS?: Always
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:
Blue Nylon, Sometimes slip collar for walks- doesn't work, few times gentle leader- he got out of it
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Blue nylon, sometimes blue retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Actually a drop out, we didn't like the negative reinforcement methods of the teacher.
BEST TRAIT(S): LOVE BUG!!!
WORSE TRAIT(S): Separation Anxiety- NEEDS to be crated!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: He wants attention, I am too close to my boyfriend and he is not wedged between us, his sister is being petted.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: All of these! Usually in blue
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): As long as they have hands to touch him, he'll like anyone!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Crooked jaw from being kicked in the face by a cow, separation anxiety
SURGERIES?: Jaw reconstruction, neutered

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Ruby
NICKNAME(S): Baby Girl, Rubinski, Rubes
AGE: Six-just about seven
SEX: Female
COLOR: Dark Brindle, white "wishbone" on face
FOOD: Eukanuba
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Definitely
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Definitely
STILL PULLS?: Only when confronted with a cat or bird
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Red Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Red nylon, sometimes red retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Actually a drop out, we didn't like the negative reinforcement methods of the teacher. Ruby was very scared of him.
BEST TRAIT(S): Sassy, tons of attitude!
WORSE TRAIT(S): ropes of drool always hanging down from her jowels
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: If Butch is whining, she thinks she has something to whine about.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:All of these! Usually in red.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Daddy's girl- All the way!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Looks like a broken leg that healed without treatment. She was a stray so it's a mystery. Gives her problems though and it can't be fixed.
SURGERIES?: Spayed

I'm so proud of by babies! :D