Getting To Know Your Boxer

[HarleyMama]

Here's the scoop:

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Harley [Registered- Strong's Bodacious Harley]
NICKNAME(S): Harley Boy, Har, lil' boy, baby, "D'ah!!" by baby Trista (she cant talk yet but she lovicon 's him)
AGE: 10 weeks
SEX: male
COLOR: white w/ brown patch over left eye
FOOD: Ol' Roy High Performance (sometimes with eggs or noodles)
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Only if I pick him up and put him on the couch
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Oh yes, right between Joe(hubby) and I
STILL PULLS?: dosent use a leash yet
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: small blue nylon flat collor (the kind wih a buckle but no holes) he's still little
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Flat Nylon when we start using it
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: nope
BEST TRAIT(S): attacking the "onion-grass" in the yard.. he's so determined to kill every last one of those sneaky onion grass sprouts!!
WORSE TRAIT(S): not coming when called... doing his own thing "what are they calling me? huh? i dont hear them"
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: sitting in his crate when no one is in the room
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: yep, a yellow and white 0-3month onesie from his skin sister, Trista (she's 10 months now)
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Loves us all!!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: not yet
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?: not with us, but his tail was docked with the breeder


We LOVE Harley boy, and Trista has a BLAST playing with him... I call it playing but he tries to steer clear when she's too close. She gets soo excited around him.

 

[abcdefamily]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Victoria (registered Victor Victoria - she will eventually be spayed. LOL)
NICKNAME(S): Tori, Vic, Vicster, Boo
AGE: 8 mos
SEX: F
COLOR:Fawn and white with black mask
FOOD: Science Diet and a little BARF... afraid to switch yet, I'm fairly new to the idea
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: got her at 7 mos, can't actually call her a 'rescue' but her weight was definitely low when we got her... in a month she has gained 8 lbs and I'm sure it is ALL muscle coz she still looks skinny to me. LOL
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: on our couch, and on our bed if we aren't quite ready to get up after her morning outing.
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yep, see above
STILL PULLS?: terribly, getting a GL this week and hoping to make a little progress
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: currently, leather buckle, have considered a no-pull harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 foot nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not yet, we start end of March
BEST TRAIT(S): she is SOOO loveable
WORSE TRAIT(S): gas. LOL
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: she is not a whiner... I haven't heard her do it ever
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope, not yet but I'm considering a dana for her
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): either...she just wants to be loved
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no, we use nylabone and other 'dental' chews right now but will probably start teaching her to brush (well, to let US brush. LOL she isn't likely to do it herself. hahaha)
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none we are aware of
SURGERIES?: not yet (will be spayed)

 

[Sirus'Mommy]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Sirus J. Freeman-Phillips
NICKNAME(S): Creepy (Mommy, Beebee (Mommy), Pal (Mommy, Buddy (Daddy), and Crazy Legs (My Brother)
AGE: 14 months (3/25/04)
SEX: Male
COLOR: White with a fawn eye patch (right eye & ear) and tons 'o' freckles...
FOOD: Canidae dry and wet mixed
VITAMINS/HERBS: None at the moment
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup (7 weeks old)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes (Daddy does not like this!)
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes (This one either!)
STILL PULLS?: Rarely
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Leather hand grip/ Chain
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Nope...he's a good boy
BEST TRAIT(S): He's soo goofy...he makes mommy and daddy laugh a lot! He know's when mommy is sad...and when I cry he lays his head on my lap and stares up at me with those big brown eyes...it makes me smile His energy and enthusiasm...I love it!!!
WORSE TRAIT(S): His tendency to demolish toys...He likes to wander...
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When mommy and/or daddy is gone, when he hears daddy's car coming or going, when he has to go potty and mommy takes to long to let him out...
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: NEVER
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Doesn't matter as long as they are willing to play and acknowledge him...if not...he barks at them!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Once a week...:D
INSURED?: Not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Allergies
SURGERIES?: Just that he's had his dew claws removed...does that count?!

 

[Jord&Kobe]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Kobe 'Mr Snortles' Saxamaphone
NICKNAME(S): Koba, Kobes, Ninja
AGE: 4
SEX: Nope he is a virgin Eunuch
COLOR: Brindle with white socks
FOOD: Nutros
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue/purchase at 6 monthes
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Of course, he has his own couches.
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Of course, its mostly his bed
STILL PULLS?: Nope.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Metal Choker, mostly he is collarless.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Mountain climbing flexible cord, fashioned into a leash.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Unnecessary.
BEST TRAIT(S): Loving, funny, obediant, playful
WORSE TRAIT(S): Scared of loud noises, and new people, he has trouble picking up women.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Hungry, bored, and to many noises in the hallway.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Booties only once, it was -45 degrees outside and he actually cried cause it was cold. I ran out and bought him them.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): No difference.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Teeth? your boxer has teeth??? Kobe has chicklets!
INSURED?: Im not even insured.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none *knocks wood*
SURGERIES?: Testicular removal!

 

[magoo's_mama]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Magoo
NICKNAME(S):goo, gooey, goober
AGE:10 months
SEX:male
COLOR:flashy brindle
FOOD:natural balance adult premium
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes, but only when we are there with him
STILL PULLS?:unfortunatley
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:plain leather collar
also a gentle leader for walks
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:thick black nylon web leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not graduated yet
BEST TRAIT(S):being lovey 24/7
WORSE TRAIT(S):being smelly
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:not being the center of attention
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:we haven't bought him any yet, but I'm sure a coat is in the future
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):attaches more easily to females, and sees men as giant playthings to wrestle with
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:haven't yet
INSURED?:yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:had a fatty tumor as a pup, but is aok now
SURGERIES?:tumor removed

 

[1CRAZYBXRLVR]

Sorry, but I've got two:

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Kianna
NICKNAME(S): Poppers
AGE: 2 1/2
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn (black face)
FOOD:Barf
VITAMINS/HERBS: No, but looking into it
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Oh yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Definitely
STILL PULLS?: Only when I walk her (LOL) on a regular lead
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: harness (so she won't pull)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes but she was the stubborn one
BEST TRAIT(S): sweet and gentle nature
WORSE TRAIT(S): barking when guarding house from boogeyman
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when she can't have her toy
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes, with beef tasting toothpaste
INSURED?:yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: nothing to speak of
SURGERIES?: just her spaying

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Giguere
NICKNAME(S): Giggy
AGE: 11 mos.
SEX: Male
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: barf
VITAMINS/HERBS: none, but will add them soon
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 8 wks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: allowed to eat the furniture LOL
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: sleeps on my head if he's allowed
STILL PULLS?: not much, been working on heeling
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: braided leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no, been working at home
BEST TRAIT(S): cuddles, kisses, curiousity
WORSE TRAIT(S): eating poop and chasing the cat
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: not getting scraps from the table
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: boxers
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):he's a momma's boy
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yup (see above)
INSURED?: yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none at the moment
SURGERIES?: neutered

 

[Gruntsmom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Grunt (registered Grunt, Warriors' Pride)
NICKNAME(S):Biggy, BB(Boxer Boy)
AGE: 1 year
SEX: Male
COLOR: Brindle, Black Mask, White on chest, white on rear paws
FOOD: Eukanuba for Large Breed Puppy, changing to Nutro Max with a little rice and Natural Choice
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 8 weeks old from breeder
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no, but he tries to get on my lap when I'm sitting on a chair, which is the closest thing to being on the furniture.
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: NO says alpha grunt!
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Gentle Leader
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 4 foot nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: He got sick and couldn't make the last class
BEST TRAIT(S): patient
WORSE TRAIT(S): still having alpha male issues with the alpha grunt
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when he can't get his ball from under the sofa, or when he's thrown(with his mouth!) his toy up on the dining table or in the bookcase!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): likes both as long as they are friendly
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes, twice a week
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: skin allergy
SURGERIES?: neutered at 6 months

 

[Kat and Jeff]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Brutal
NICKNAME(S): Brutal Boy, and Buga Boy
AGE: 14 weeks
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn black face
FOOD: Science Diet Lamb and Rice Formula (right now anyhow, he is allergic to alot of foods and this is what works. Once we get to the states we will find a better food for him. I am hoping he will be able to use Blue Buffalo (just got put on whole dog journal as a good food).
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: No
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: No
STILL PULLS?: No, he is an excellent leash pup
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon collar most times, metal chain when training
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: blue nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not yet
BEST TRAIT(S): so well behaved, listens, friendly, cuddle bum, sweet boy, comes when called, does not jump, when off the leash he will come back to get back on, etc, etc, the best dog we have ever had!!
WORSE TRAIT(S): once in a while won't listen when playing with other dogs (maybe 2 times since we got him 7 weeks ago)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When we have to leave him at home.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): I think males but he loves us both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: allergic to allot of foods
SURGERIES?: Not yet, but will be neutered at 6 months.

 

[lee_car]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: ROSIE
NICKNAME(S): NOSEY ROSIE
AGE: 6 MONTH
SEX: BITCH
COLOR: BRINDLE
FOOD: WINALOT, EUKANUBA
VITAMINS/HERBS: NON
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: PUP
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: YES
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: YES
STILL PULLS?: YES
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: CHOKE, HARNESS
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: LEATHER, EXTENDING LEAD
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:
BEST TRAIT(S): PLAYING
WORSE TRAIT(S): SNOORING
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: WHEN SHE IS BEGGING
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: NO
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): MALES
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: JUST DENTAL CHEWS
INSURED?: YES
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: HEART MURMER LEVEL 2
SURGERIES?: SPAYED

 

[Simba]

ok here I go......

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Simba-Lou
NICKNAME(S): Boo, Stinkerbell, PooHead,
AGE: 2 yrs in July
SEX: Little lady
COLOR: White with a tan heart on her left thigh
FOOD: Hard with canned mixed in
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since a puppy
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Nope!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Nope!
STILL PULLS?: Nope
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Hot pink with black leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: One that extend's, Black
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Didnt need it
BEST TRAIT(S):playing , Giving hugs, Giving kiss's, Just giving love all arround
WORSE TRAIT(S): SNORING! Scaring and chasing the poor cats,
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Not getting her way, Not getting to be in charge!!!! When Mommies scolders her as well
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Nope nonthing
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): It dont matter Simba thinks everyone is there for her to play with
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yupp every day
INSURED?: Nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Hives, Allergic reactions to several things , Runny poo at times when to excited in the woods from drinking bad water :mad: (that she knows she not sopose to be in)
SURGERIES?:
Not yet getting ready to get her fixed soon!!

Our little boo (simba) Is the joy of my life! I dont know what Id do with out her! She drives ya nutty sometimes but the best Friend I have ever had. She listen's to you when you talk to her, Like she understands. Then comes the Kiss's and the lick's! Cannt do with out them every day!

Teri and Simba