Getting To Know Your Boxer

[sharron]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Duquessa
NICKNAME(S): Casey, Cassa, Cheeseball, Scooby, Case, Stu
AGE:7.5
SEX:F
COLOR:Fawn
FOOD:Canidae
VITAMINS/HERBS:when I remember to buy them, vitamins and flax seed oil
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Got her when she was 3 years old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:again, of course
STILL PULLS?:walks nicely on a leash but rarely use one
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:yes
BEST TRAIT(S):She is so well behaved
WORSE TRAIT(S):Ignoring me when she's mad
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Doesn't really whine
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:When the kids are bored
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Me, wants to be with me, all the time, but will take attention from anyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no, but she loves her greenies
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no
SURGERIES?:spay, one lumpectomy



YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Kennocha
NICKNAME(S):NO! Kokie, Koke, Noke, Nocha, Cocoa-puff, Stu, baby, pretty puppy
AGE:16 months
SEX:F
COLOR:light brindle
FOOD:Canidae
VITAMINS/HERBS:vitamins
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Got her from Jacquet's boxers at 3 months of age
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:I'm allowed to keep her OFF of the furniture?
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:The bed too?
STILL PULLS?:learning heel nicely, but again, don't use a leash much
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S):Snuggles, all the good stuff a boxer does, and she has a wonderful disposition
WORSE TRAIT(S):bed hog, digging in my garden, eating disgusting things outside
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:When no-one will play with her
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Kids boredom makes for disgruntled boxers
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):LOVES, loves, loves my son, but really wants to be everyone's friend
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no, greenies
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no
SURGERIES?:no

 

[TugsMommy]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: PK Tugboaters Mate
NICKNAME(S):Tuggy, Stinky(not nice one, but so descriptive before bath day), Cuddle boy
AGE: 5 months
SEX: Male - getting neutered in 9/04
COLOR: fawn with lots of white on chest, has a heart mark.
FOOD:Iam Large Breed PUppy, will be swtiching, he isn't gaining weight as fast as the vet wants.
VITAMINS/HERBS:Nope
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup 7 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Yes
STILL PULLS?:OH yes..he keeps me exercising when we walk. He is starting school on the 18th of Setptember
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Nylon buckle(getting prong collar soon)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Nope, but needs it
BEST TRAIT(S):He knows when mommy is sad and lonely. He will jump up and give lots of lovings. He knows what Kiss is. He loves to sleep with mommy on the couch.
WORSE TRAIT(S): His jumping up and scartching the back of my legs, stealing my underwear, putting holes in my sweat pants
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:me on the phone, taking the other dog out, in general doing anyting besides paying attention to him.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Nope, dh won't let me. I want to get him a harley davidson cap.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females, males are all about play to him. He thinks daddy is a chew toy
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Nope, but I stick my hand in there enough so he would probably let me.
INSURED?:not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: eats his own p00p
SURGERIES?:no

I love my boxer, but he is a handful, but I wouldn't trade him for the world.

 

[AussieBoxer]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Nikki

NICKNAME(S): Nikster, Nikmeister, baby boy, little man, Nikki the Nutcase

AGE: 7.5 months

SEX: Male (Neutered)

COLOR: Fawn with white chest, belly and feet

FOOD: 100% BARF

VITAMINS/HERBS: none

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Got him at 6 months old, the breeder was going to use him for show/stud but his testicles didn't descend so he had to be neutered and re-homed. Bad luck for the breeder - good luck for us!

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: NO

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Only for pre-bedtime cuddles ocassionally

STILL PULLS?: Just started to

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Halter - It's like power steering for your dog!

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Still working on it

BEST TRAIT(S): Very smart, bit of a clown, boxer kisses, very cuddly

WORSE TRAIT(S): Not very protective

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: the cat that visits the backyard

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Waterproof coat when it's cold or raining

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): He's daddys boy, but he prefers females

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No need, BARF diet does that for him

INSURED?: No

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Puss discharge from his willy (penis)

SURGERIES?: Just the snip snip!

 

[babs1225]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Roxi
NICKNAME(S): Cookie Monster, Roo Roo, Baby Girl
AGE: 5 1/2 months
SEX: female
COLOR: flashy fawn
FOOD: Natural Balance kibble and Natural Balance canned food
VITAMINS/HERBS: Puppy Vitamins
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since she was 6 wks old.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: I tried, I really did!!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Same as above....you mean her bed right??
STILL PULLS?: A little when she see's something that excites her!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: A light weight choker for away from home places along with her nylon hawaiian print color (I love it)!!
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: matching hawaiian print and a leather for the choker
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Nope...I don't feel she needs it I am blessed with a very well behaved little girl!!
BEST TRAIT(S): Kisses, pulling all her toys out after mommy puts them away, her toungue, talking back!!
WORSE TRAIT(S): when she eats she walks around the house and lets her food fall out of her mouth all over the place, trying to kill the cats.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when mommy or daddy leave or when she wants us to play with her.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: I put a tee shirt on her once and it was hilarious, she looked so cute!! I am getting her something for the winter for sure!!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Mommy of course...and females!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Not yet she is just getting her adult teeth in but I will be soon!!
INSURED?: You better beleive it....
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Not any...
SURGERIES?: None but in about a month she will be getting spayed!!

 

[gojoe]

Joe Boxer

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Joe Boxer
NICKNAME(S):BooBoo
AGE:5?
SEX: M
COLOR:Mostly white with Fawn liverspots and mask
FOOD:Iams
VITAMINS/HERBS:Chondroitin??? (that joint stuff, have 2 look at bottle 4 name)
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:No
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:No
STILL PULLS?:No
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:choke collar, only put on for outside walks
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:25ft. training lead
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:No
BEST TRAIT(S):Perfect House manners, no mistakes, trash raids or destruction
WORSE TRAIT(S):aggression issues outside on leash
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:letting me know when he has to go out
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:bought a dog jacket 4 winter, haven't used yet.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):I think he prefers males, but i'm a female...i'm sure he'd like me better if i was male.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:dysplastic, chronic conjunctivitis in left eye, had yeast infections in ears, now cleared up.
SURGERIES?:not that i know of

 

[stampingrace]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Basil Hayden
NICKNAME(S):Baze
AGE:1 year old (8/1)
SEX: Neutered Male
COLOR:Brindle, black mask, white chest and toe tips
FOOD:Eukanuba Veterinary Low Residue (works great for him)
VITAMINS/HERBS:Rescue Remedy and Impatiens (Bach - for recent surgery)
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:only when something interesting is up ahead
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Tenesse Vols quick release
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:6 ft blue leash with comfort grip handle
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Yes
BEST TRAIT(S):loving, smart, cute, intuitive, always happy to see me even when he's naughty and I'm yelling
WORSE TRAIT(S):stepping on my feet with those nails (which I try to keep short)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when I leave for work
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:no - will chase himself until I take it off.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Doesn't care - loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:once in a while
INSURED?:no - we let it lapse, just in time for him to have major surgery
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:sensitive tummy, congenital defect of the CCL
SURGERIES?:TPLO on 6/18/04 to the left rear leg but making a speedy recovery.

 

[MissWiggle]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Sophia Roxanne
NICKNAME(S): Sophie, Sophie Girl, Miss Wiggle
AGE:16 months
SEX: Female
COLOR:Brindle
FOOD:Nutro Lamb & Rice, she wants anything she can get
VITAMINS/HERBS:No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yes, sometines she allows us on her couch
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Yes, but prefers to sleep in her crate with door open
STILL PULLS?:Only if she sees a squirrel
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Nylon, chain for walking
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:6 ft leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:yes, puppy, beginner and novice 1
BEST TRAIT(S):very loving, smart, and great company
WORSE TRAIT(S):wakes up early on Sat morning, mild gas
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when she wants to go for a walk
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:hats, bandanas
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):no preference, loves kids the most
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no, have brush haven't tried yet
INSURED?:Yes, VPI
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:
SURGERIES?:Spay

 

[Poetic_thing]

Okay, I'm feeling totally left out here. My baby went to the bridge before her time (May 21, 2004) - and I'm currently boxerless (so horrid) so I have this extreme urge to share and reminisce about my girl...I hope no one minds

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Dakota
NICKNAME(S): Kota, Kotagirl, Sweetpea, Babygirl, BooBoo, D, Da-kota (used when I needed to get her attention)
AGE: 6 years - August 18, 2004
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn with a white chest/belly, black/white muzzle and a patch of white on the back of her neck.
FOOD: Low Protein/Sodium: Home made soups, casseroles, pan scrambles, salmon patties, etc.
VITAMINS/HERBS: multi-vitamin
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup, she was 5 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: YES - always
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes - always
STILL PULLS?: Only when she saw a rabbit
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Flat Nylon Collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon 6'
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): Woo Woo song, saying hello & Luv you, kisses, hugs & cuddles....
WORSE TRAIT(S): Barking at anyone who walked on her sidewalk
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Hungry, needed to go outside, wanted hugs and kisses, wanted to play, wanted a toy her bro had...see the pattern
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Yes, especially winter
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Females & Daddy
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes, OMG she used to slobber a pool just waiting for me to finish with her bro so she could have her turn.
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Chronic Renal Failure
SURGERIES?:spay

 

[tessmonster]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Tess
NICKNAME(S): Tess Monster
AGE: 13 months
SEX: altered female
COLOR: fawn
FOOD: Wellness Lamb and Rice
VITAMINS/HERBS: none yet
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: puppy
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: a little
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon, gentle leader
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes
BEST TRAIT(S): her joy of life and playfulness
WORSE TRAIT(S): her joy of life and playfulness AT 5am!!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: wanting to go to the park
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: not for long
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: not yet
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?: spay

 

[delilahbelle]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Adams Buster Brown
NICKNAME(S): Buster, Biddy, Rump Shaker, Mushy Face, Boxah-Dog, Big Dawg, I could go on and on.....
AGE: 3 1/2
SEX: Male
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Purina Exclusive, Chicken and Rice
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since he was 5 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: everywhere but the couch and love seat
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: absolutely!
STILL PULLS?: when he's on a leash, yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: different one every season, Orange (hunting season), Ho Ho Ho (Christmas), Etc....
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Only use a leash when we go to the vet, Nylon Leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): sits on top of his mommy when he knows she's upset about something
WORSE TRAIT(S): Barking continuously when I'm getting ready in the morning
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when i get on the phone, when he can't get to his toys
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): everyone - mostly his mommy!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no, but I helped build the vet's new hospital !
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None
SURGERIES?: Neuter only