Getting To Know Your Boxer

[Zolotoy]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Ruski
NICKNAME(S):Ruski
AGE:8 weeks
SEX: male
COLOR: brindle with a black mask
FOOD: home cooked meals
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: just got him this friday
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:no
STILL PULLS?:yeah
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: will join obedience classes when older
BEST TRAIT(S): the way he looks at you, you can't say no
WORSE TRAIT(S): peeing in the house
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when he wants to play
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):unfortunately, my husband over me, hence males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: I havn't tried yet
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:god bless him not at the moment
SURGERIES?:no

 

[Nic & Dakota]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Dakota
NICKNAME(S): Trouble, spaz, stinker, sweetpea
AGE: 6mos
SEX: Female
COLOR: Brindle with white paws, torso, and 1/2 of face
FOOD: Right now, weaning off Iams and on Eukanuba
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since a pup, at 8weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: NOOO
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: NOOOOOOOOO
STILL PULLS?: YES!!! Desperately trying to fix this.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: All day use is a leather collar, but for walks/runs, we just started the pronged after zero success with halters and leaders.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Flat, skinny nylon one. I want to change to a fatter one, though, because she is so strong already.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Puppy Kindergarten. I want to enroll her in another class, she needs major help with Come and Heel.
BEST TRAIT(S): Snugglebum; no biting, chewing, jumping on furniture; loves the car and walks; loves all people and doggies (hopefully she'll get protective down the road); hilarious to watch; fun to play with; adorable!
WORSE TRAIT(S): She tugs on her leash, she does not listen when I say Come (dog parks test my patience)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When she wants to play and she has to wait
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No. Maybe a bandana one day.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Does not matter. Could be a life threatening alien and she's still lick away!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes!
INSURED?: You mean Health Insurance? No, but I am starting to think we should.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Right now she has an upper respiratory infection, but she is almost all better. She has blocked tear ducts that need to be drained every now and then. And she is too skinny!
SURGERIES?: Spay and microchip

 

[Sidda1018]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Henry

NICKNAME(S): Henry Buck, Henny

AGE: 9 and a half months

SEX: male

COLOR: dark brindle

FOOD: Wellness Super Mix 5

VITAMINS/HERBS: no

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: rescued 3 days ago

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes, but he can't sleep there until he figures out potty training

STILL PULLS?: horribly

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not yet

BEST TRAIT(S): beautiful woo woo, loves attention, sweet personality

WORSE TRAIT(S): not potty trained yet

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: strangely enough, the lint roller

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: not yet

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

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: sometimes

INSURED?:no

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: not that we know of besides arriving with fly bite sores on his ears

SURGERIES?: he had his dew claws removed and tail docked before we got him....neuter date is in 3 weeks

 

[Ciscobxr]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Cisco
NICKNAME(S): rockin rollin Cisco disco, San Fran Cisco, baby boy, ect.
AGE: almost 4 months
SEX: male
COLOR: flashy brindle
FOOD: dry, chicken soup
VITAMINS/HERBS: no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: always!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: cloth buckel
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: cloth
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S): he loves to cuddle!
WORSE TRAIT(S): still working on that potty training!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when the cat hides under the chair and he can't get her
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: none
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Mommy first, then all are second
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?:no

 

[Babyluv]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Shawna
NICKNAME(S): Nana, Peanut,
AGE:6
SEX: girly, girl
COLOR:Fawn w/ black mask
FOOD: Solid Gold
VITAMINS/HERBS: nope!
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: i was a rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: you mean some of you aren't??
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: I even let my mom in it sometimes!
STILL PULLS?: Oh yeah.. sometimes Mom says I am a husky in a boxer body
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: pretty one w/ jewels
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yep w/ honors
BEST TRAIT(S): Worlds best snuggler!! I give great kisses too. Mom says my best trait is my uncanny ablility to always make her happy after a long day!
WORSE TRAIT(S): I am a morning person- mom and dad are not!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when I need someone to pay attention to me.. or I can't find my squeaky ball
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:No clothes, just jewelry here
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): boys, boys, boys!!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Yeah, and i hate it.
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Nope
SURGERIES?: spay

 

[HD_Cruisin8]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Paisley
NICKNAME(S): Paisley Poo, PaizeeWoo, Paisa-lee, PooPoo, WooWoo, Babygirl, Babydoll, Wootie, Pootie, WootWoot, PootPoot, Pootie Tootie, Tootie Frutie, Tootie FruFru..
AGE: 8mos on 8-6-04
SEX: Female
COLOR: White
FOOD: Exclusive
VITAMINS/HERBS: None right now
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup from reputable breeder
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: Off and on
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Snap
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): She's a boxer
WORSE TRAIT(S): She's a boxer
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When I'm(or my mom is) outside and she inside and she can see me through the door or window
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: She's got a doggy bandana and a hat
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Either!!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: sometimes
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None.. she did tear a ligament at 17 weeks, but it's healed now..
SURGERIES?: Just her spay at 6mos old..

 

[shibbysdad]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Sheba
NICKNAME(S): Shibby
AGE: 20 months
SEX: female
COLOR: fawn
FOOD: Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul
VITAMINS/HERBS: vitamins
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: rescue(January 4, 2004)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?:
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: in house, none. out of house, blue nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: extendable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: She starts next week
BEST TRAIT(S): affectionate, energetic, extremely intelligent, catches frisbee
WORSE TRAIT(S): not very easy to train
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when I ask her if she wants to go outside or go for a ride and we don't go within 30 seconds or a minute. She also whines when I take her to Sonic with me and she smells the food.

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): she loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: yes, Veterinary Pet Insurance
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: heart murmur
SURGERIES?: none

 

[SoleilBxrs]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Shelterwood's Golden Gloves (Cassius)
NICKNAME(S): Cash, Cash-man, BooBear, Boo-bee, Cashy-Boo
AGE: almost 2yrs
SEX: Male
COLOR: flashy fawn
FOOD: Innova
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yep
STILL PULLS?: on occasion
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon buckle and show chain
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6ft nylon or 4ft leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yep, puppy - advanced
BEST TRAIT(S): laid-back, loyal, funloving and protective
WORSE TRAIT(S): bed-hog, food-hog, takes toys outside
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: not getting let outside when he wants to
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?:earcrop and neuter

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Shelterwoods Femme Fatale (Nikita)
NICKNAME(S): Nikki-baby, monkey-girl, monkeyface, little booby, little girl, little monk-monk
AGE: 7.5months
SEX: female
COLOR:flashy brindle
FOOD: Innova
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yep
STILL PULLS?: no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon or show chain
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6ft nylon or 4ft leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): fearless, cuddler, loves to give kisses
WORSE TRAIT(S): obnoxious at times, takes her expensive toys outside
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: not being let out when she wants
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: nope
SURGERIES?: earcrop

 

[RyleeDog]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Rylee
NICKNAME(S): Rye-Rye; Ba-Ba-Balooga
AGE: 1 Year 2 Months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Nutra Active Adult
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Had Since Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Certain Pieces
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Do we have a choice?
STILL PULLS?: Whenever she gets a chance
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Coach Black Leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 foot Weaved Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Obedience Class Drop-out
BEST TRAIT(S): Personality; Loyal;
WORSE TRAIT(S): Curiousity; Selective Hearing
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Telling her that Uncle Mark is coming over the house to visit.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yep
INSURED?: Will be after this past year
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: No
SURGERIES?: (1) Spayed (2) Tumor Removal (non-cancerous) (3) Lower Canine Extraction (Shattered it...how, we have no idea)....What a year

 

[HercsDad]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Hercules.(The families always had names like that...Major, Ceasur,Zues,Apalo,Herclues)
NICKNAME(S):Herc, BuBu(wifes calls him this all the time.) He answers to both.
AGE:3
SEX: Male
COLOR: Dark Fawn. Not Brindle, almot Mahagony
FOOD: Dry, and Alergie Medicine
VITAMINS/HERBS:None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup was a fathers day Gift...
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:NO
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:NO
STILL PULLS?:Yes and No...He likes to be out in front but doesn't pull and will retreat to hell if told...
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Walking Choker...Home Studded Leather...
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Nylon 8 Footer.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:None
BEST TRAIT(S):Gentle...Herc has 2 nephews Jack and Tom. Both these guys are great kids just really big kids. Jack enjoys poking Hercules Tongue, you know the one about a foot long and just as wide...
WORSE TRAIT(S):?????don't know i will have to get back to ya...
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Nothing....
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Nothing
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Nope. Don't need to he keeps them clean by chewing rocks and Steel...I don't give him a Soda can and let him chew...He chewed my daughters back wheel off here bike...
INSURED?:Yeap
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:None
SURGERIES?:None...