Getting To Know Your Boxer

[r.sifuentes]

Sadie from Texas

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Sadie
NICKNAME(S): baby girl
AGE: almost 4 months old
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn w/white markings
FOOD: Science diet
VITAMINS/HERBS: no. Would you recommend it?
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 5 wks.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: sleeps with mommy
STILL PULLS?: Yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: A harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon puppy
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): very friendly
WORSE TRAIT(S): who Sadie?
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when she is not the center of attention :rolleyes:
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Loves everyone!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Does ok.
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no, thank goodness!
SURGERIES?: none

 

[Dusty4paws]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Dusty
NICKNAME(S):Lilly wht a_ _,sexy, ghost boy, Dusty Dog
AGE:4
SEX: male
COLOR:white
FOOD:nutra max active adult
VITAMINS/HERBS:nope
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:birth- born c-section. have his mom too
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:sleeps with me. always between me and the door
STILL PULLS?:nope practiced every day how not to pull
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:flat nylon royal blue
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:same as collar
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:nope. taught the basics myself.
BEST TRAIT(S):his sense of humor,eagerness to learn,hugs & kisses
WORSE TRAIT(S):none
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:he doesn't. He gives me the eye .
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:yep. He likes to be blow dried after a bath too
INSURED?:nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:had seizures [2] 1 was a grand mal. had blood tests done by 2 different vets. no cause found, never happened again. blood results were great both times. stress could have caused them.
SURGERIES?:nope

 

[4WhiteSocks]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Ruger's Little Rowdy One.
NICKNAME(S): Shelby.
AGE: 9 weeks.
SEX: Female.
COLOR: Flashy Fawn. Full Collar, White Blaze/Muzzle, 4 White socks, and Black Mask.
FOOD: Chicken Soup For The Puppy Lover's Soul. Canned & Dry.
VITAMINS/HERBS: Not Yet, But Would Like To Research This.
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Picked Her Up At 8 Weeks.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Sometimes.
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Sometimes.
STILL PULLS?: No. Walks Well On A Leash For Being So Young.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Rolled Leather.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: She Just Started Puppy Kindergarten.
BEST TRAIT(S): Loving and Sensitive. Loves To Ride In The Car.
WORSE TRAIT(S): Jumping Up On People.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Being Put In Her Crate.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Anyone That Will Pet Her!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No, Not Yet.
INSURED?: No.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None As Of Yet.
SURGERIES?: Dewclaws Removed, Tail Docked. Plan To Spay When Age Appropriate.

 

[Toni'smom]

Toni Kudzu

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Toni Kudzu
NICKNAME(S): TK, Beanie Baby
AGE: 4 months
SEX: female
COLOR: fawn, white chest, toes and stripe on nose
FOOD: Pro Plan
VITAMINS/HERBS: no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Some of it, not the couch
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes definitely
STILL PULLS?: Definitely
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Not yet
BEST TRAIT(S): So sweet and loving
WORSE TRAIT(S): Biting (teething)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Telling her no
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Had a tee shirt but she didn't think it looked good on her
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): ALL
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No - she bites the brush
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Allergies
SURGERIES?: Just the tail docking but in July she'll be spayed

 

[mom2ash]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Ashtyn's Bodacious Beau aka Bo
NICKNAME(S): Bo-Bo, Debo
AGE:5 months
SEX: male
COLOR:fawn
FOOD: dog food-bil jac........but he loves cheetos as a snack!
VITAMINS/HERBS: n/a
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: bought him at 8wks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course! Right next to me
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Again, right next to me!
STILL PULLS?:
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: duck's unlimited
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no.
BEST TRAIT(S): very lovable and protective
WORSE TRAIT(S):
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: he doesn't
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females, definitely
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no
SURGERIES?: yes, he has cropped ears

 

[angray]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Mugsy
NICKNAME(S): Mugs, Muggers, Mugsy Malone
AGE: 7 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn with black mask and white on chest and 3 paws
FOOD: Nutro Puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS: chopped fresh parsley on his food once a day
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since a pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:oh yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: of course
STILL PULLS?: sometimes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon - green
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:nope
BEST TRAIT(S):that's tough. good listener, great temperament and personality, very lovey and friendly, so funny, a great cuddler, etc - can't name just one
WORSE TRAIT(S):none
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: being alone
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females, but does love everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:nope
INSURED?:nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:not that I know of - throwing up when scared?
SURGERIES?:none

 

[Spucks]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Zoe
NICKNAME(S): ZoZo
AGE:9weeks
SEX: Female
COLOR:reverse brindle( i think) black mask w/ white stipe up her nose
FOOD: puppy chow from breeder. currently trying to find new (good) food.
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:may 5/ 04
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:thick mesh
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:think mesh
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not yet!
BEST TRAIT(S): laying on back when sleeping with feet straight in the air
WORSE TRAIT(S): biting
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when someone leaves the house without her
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): ?
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: should we?
INSURED?:nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none that we know of
SURGERIES?:none


Erin

 

[mcruiz]

I finally found this thread!!

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: King Tyson Benoit
NICKNAME(S): Tyson, Get out of there! Drop that!
AGE: 8 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Nutro all breed dry food, chicken, liver and heart
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Puppy
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes (Can you see the flea bites?)
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, 2/3 Tyson, 1/3 us
STILL PULLS?: A little
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Chain, he broke all the other ones
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Not yet
BEST TRAIT(S): Hugs and kisses a lot
WORSE TRAIT(S): great escape artist
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: the cat, stealing his toys
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Right.....
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Daddy and brother are the best
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: During bath time
INSURED?: Not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Is gas a health problem?
SURGERIES?: Not yet

Gotta love him!!

Mayra & Tyson

 

[Quila's Mom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Lily
NICKNAME(S): BooBoo, Lilyputian, Lilykins, Miss Lil
AGE:1.5 years
SEX: Female
COLOR:Flashy brindle
FOOD:Innova
VITAMINS/HERBS:None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Allowed, it's hers!!!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Ditto!
STILL PULLS?:Some, but getting better.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Regular collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Regular collar
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Yes, puppy obedience
BEST TRAIT(S):Cuddling, playing, social skills
WORSE TRAIT(S):digging in the couch for her tennis ball!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:When she wants to play and you ignore her!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:She has a halloween costume, but she hates it!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Either are fine, as long as they can scratch belly!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:No....I'm ashamed to admit.
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:None
SURGERIES?:Spaying and she had a benign growth removed from the top of her head about six months ago.

 

[nybustermom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Buster
NICKNAME(S):bang
AGE:8mos
SEX: male
COLOR:plain fawn
FOOD:eukanuba dry with a spoon of canned-has become picky
VITAMINS/HERBS:n/a
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:no
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:definitely
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:depends on situation-nylon or prong
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:yes-only 5 weeks though
BEST TRAIT(S):lap dog,
WORSE TRAIT(S):growls, takes up entire bed,
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:waiting for a treat, hearing the chiuaua? next door bark
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:coat in the NY winter
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no...crossing fingers
SURGERIES?:neuter 6 mos