Getting To Know Your Boxer

[LoganLVR]

Great thread!

2 Boxer Babies...

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Logan
NICKNAME(S): Bean
AGE: 2 1/2
SEX: F
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Nutra Natrual Choice
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes, it's her house too and she knows it... She prefers to sit by you, even if you are in a one person chair...nudges her way in anywhere
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, although mostly she prefers to sleep in her own bed by ours
STILL PULLS?: Just for the first 50 feet or so
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon - black
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon - black
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): Best snuggler in the world, knows exactly when you need kisses
WORSE TRAIT(S): Can be very sensitive, reacts very much to our feelings and what we are doing
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When her brother has her bones and toys or when dad is playing with her brother instead of her
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: NO! Bandanas are off in a matter of seconds...
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): No preference, absolutely loves little kids
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None
SURGERIES?: Spayed


YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Memphis
NICKNAME(S): Buddy
AGE: 9 Months
SEX: M
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Nutro Natural Choice
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes, but really only gets on the loveseat by the window - has his spot indented in the top
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, he sleeps with us every night, right in the middle
STILL PULLS?: No, never did really
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon - blue
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon - blue
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): Biggest, saddest eyes, absolutely a lover, gives great big kisses all the time
WORSE TRAIT(S): Fearless...
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When he knows we are leaving and he wants to go for a ride
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: NO
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): No preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Has had seizures - we have not been able to pinpoint the cause - they have labeled it epilepsy, but the meds are not working. We are waiting on the results on one more test that hopefully will give us something to treat.
SURGERIES?: Neutured

 

[Abbey]

abby's info

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Abby
NICKNAME(S): Abbers, Abb, Baby Puppy, Abberdabbers,
AGE: 2 1/2
SEX: F
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: Pedigree
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: sigh... yes. Now funiture is dog stinky.
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Absolutely. She wouldn't allow it any other way.I notice reading the other post that we really don't have much say about our (oops) their beds.
STILL PULLS?: Woohooo..... strap on the skiis!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon- Red with silver puppy paws
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon - Red
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): Being a boxer would just about cover it all. Loves to snuggle!
WORSE TRAIT(S): Hates going in her crate. When left alone and out of crate she manages to find something she can destroy. She likes to dismember her skin sister's Barbies.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: The cat next door and People walking their dogs in front of our house. Sounds like she is in agony racing from window to window
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No. Would like to try a little sweater in the winter though. Wish me luck!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): No preference. As long as they hug her she's happy.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None
SURGERIES?: Spayed

 

[MonaC]

Delilah

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Delilah
NICKNAME(S): LaLa, Punkin, Punky, Punky Brewster, puppuppup
AGE: 13 mo
SEX: Female
COLOR: Flashy fawn with cool cowlick on her back and swirls at the shoulders
FOOD: Neutra Max for Larg Breeds - has glucosamine/condroiten in it
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since she was 10w/o
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yep...... She just stopped sleeping in the bed with me all night. We're both too restless. She decided to sleep on her bed in my bedroom.
STILL PULLS?: Down the street and up the block if she see another person or animal.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon flat "Dancing Bear" collar. I also use a no-pull harness which works most of the time (see above)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Matching "Dancing Bear" leash.... Yes..... Mommy's a Deadhead!!!
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Passed Beginner class. Returning in the fall for Intermediate class.
BEST TRAIT(S): She's a Boxer!!! She keeps me laughing and she's gorgeous!!!
WORSE TRAIT(S): Still occasionally poops in the living room for absolutely no reason.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: She whines mostly to get attention.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Has a cool fleece winter jacket.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): She loves me and I'm female but she also loves men!!!!!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: She broke her toe at 4 mo (what a clutz), chewed her splint till it slipped and wore holes in her foot. Now she looks like she has bunions from scar tissue. Also has skin allergies (on Benadryl), has had a UTI, and had 2 histiocytomas removed 2 weeks ago. Whew....... Nothing serious but I must've paid to send my vet's kids to camp this summer!!!
SURGERIES?: Spayed and removal of histiocytomas

;-) Mo

 

[ruffrider]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Macy`s Nutmeg Phantasy (Macy)
NICKNAME(S): Peanut
AGE: 11wks
SEX: F
COLOR: Flashy Brindle
FOOD: Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 8wks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: I think sleeping with me qualifies!!
STILL PULLS?: Getting use to the halter
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Halter
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: We are attending puppy classes now
BEST TRAIT(S): Loving
WORSE TRAIT(S): Barking at Yoshie to play
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When she wants picked up or to lay next to me
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Right now she loves everyone!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: We are working on that
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None yet, keeping fingers crossed!!
SURGERIES Will probably be spayed

 

[Misty K]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Dutch and Olive
NICKNAME(S):puppa love, Goobie, Gooba, Stink-these are just Dutch's nicknames. Olive is still too new to have a nickname
AGE:3yrs & 9weeks
SEX: male & female
COLOR: reverse brindle
FOOD: nutro max
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Had both since they were pups
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Of course, even though my husband does not like it.
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Yes, but learned my lesson when Olive pooped on the bed
STILL PULLS?:Dutch thinks he is a husky.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:halter
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Ashamed to say they have not gone, but I am enrolling her and him in the next month.
BEST TRAIT(S):That they are both boxers. And they are always glad you are home.
WORSE TRAIT(S):Snoring when you are trying to sleep.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Kitties or someone outside the house.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:sometimes my hubby's underwear when he does not put them up.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Yes
INSURED?:NO
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Just puppy acne.
SURGERIES?:None thank goodness.

 

[brdgtdn]

My two angels!

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Chloe
NICKNAME(S): Chloe Guacomole
AGE: 2 years
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Pedigree
VITAMINS/HERBS: Vitatabs
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup, puppy of my other boxer
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: No
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon Harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): She is really jealous of other dogs and loves to lick daddys toes, likes to cuddle.
WORSE TRAIT(S): She paws at you right in your face to get your attention!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When giving the other dog attention!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: t-shirt from Old Navy
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Females, she is very affectionate
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: No
SURGERIES?: No


YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Missy
NICKNAME(S): Prissy Missy
AGE: 6 Years
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Pedigree
VITAMINS/HERBS: Vitatabs
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup, she was my birthday gift
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: No
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon Harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): She thinks she is human and is very spoiled, real gentle around babies(she acts like they are hers)!
WORSE TRAIT(S): She still gets into the trash because she know daddy won't get onto her!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When knows it is time to go walk, she loves it
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: t-shirt from Old Navy
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Males, she is a daddys girl
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: No
SURGERIES?: No

 

[DUKE&chloe]

YOUR BOXERS NAME: DUKE
NICKNAME(S): DUKERS,DUKERS SMURKERS,BRUT
AGE:17 MONTHS
SEX:MALE
COLOR:BRINDLE W/WHITE FEET A WHITE CHEST
FOOD: DIAMOND
VITAMINS/HERBS:NONE
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:RESCUE AT 4 MONTHS
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:YES
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:NO,TAKES UP TO MUCH ROOM!!
STILL PULLS?:ONLY WHEN A CAT IS NEAR ;-)
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:LEATHER WITH SILVER STUDS
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:BLUE WITH BIG DOG ON IT
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:NO
BEST TRAIT(S):THE WAY HE LOOKS AT YOU LIKE YOUR THE MOST IMORTANT THING IN HIS LIFE NEXT TO HIS TUG OF WAR ROPE
WORSE TRAIT(S):HE LIKES TO DESTROY THE KIDS TOYS IF LEFT OUT(BAD BOY
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:WHEN CHLOE IS GETTING PETTED
WEAR CLOTHES(ie sweaters,bandanas,booties)?:HAS A COAT FOR WINTER PLAY TIME
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES(humans,that is):AS LONG AS HE IS GETTING PETTED
BRUSH YOR BOXERS TEETH?:NO
INSURED?:NO
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:SLIGHT CASE OF DEMODECTIC MANGE 5MONTHS BUT QUICKLY TAKEN CARE OF
SURGERIES:NEUTURED,AND REMOVAL OF PART OF A RUBBER BALL STUCK IN HIS INTESTINES (OUCH!!!!!)

YOUR BOXERS NAME:CHLOE
NICKNAME(S):CHLOE WOIE WIGGLE WORM
AGE:7 MONTHS
SEX:FEMALE
COLOR:BRINDLE
FOOD: DIAMOND
VITAMINS/HERBS:NO
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:PUPPY
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:YES
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:NO(SNORES WAY TO LOUD!!!)
STILL PULLS?:NOT TO BAD
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:NYLON PURPLE W/ WHITE PAW PRINTS
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:ILOVE MY BIG DOG
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:NO
BEST TRAIT(S):THE WAY SHE GREETS YOU EVEN IF YOU'V ONLY BEEN GONE 2 SECONDS
WORSE TRAIT(S):CAN'T SLEEP IN THE SAME ROOM AS HER, SHE SNORES WAY TO LOUD
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:WHEN DUKE HAS A TOY THAT SHE WANTS
WEAR CLOTHES(iesweaters,bandanas,booties)?:NOT YET BUT WILL HAVE A SWEATER FOR COOLER WEATHER
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES(humans,that is)?: DOESN'T MATTER
BRUSH YOUR BOXERS TEETH?:NO
INSURED?:NO
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:NO(PAWS CROSSED)
SURGERIES:NO

 

[boxer girl]

all about Brynn

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Brynn

NICKNAME(S): Brynnie Boo, Missy B, babygirl, stinker and boo-boo

AGE: nearly 8 months

SEX: as female as one can get

COLOR: brindle with white booties

FOOD: science diet, puppy

VITAMINS/HERBS: omega 3's

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since pup, 8 weeks

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: with permission and a special blanket

STILL PULLS?: oh yes..especially when uprooting my indoor plants

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon, red and a gentle leader

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: puppy kindergarten! now at daycare classes

BEST TRAIT(S): big hugs, wet kisses, wiggles non stop, the best cuddler and the best temperment.

WORSE TRAIT(S): plant destroyer, lliterally sneaks our other dogs food, early riser, sounds viscious when on leash toward other dogs and yet plays fine at doggy daycare.

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: only when wanting out and wanting to play with our other dog Milo..she does the woo woo song. I finally get to hear the woo woo!!

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:wanting to buy her something for winter..still looking
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):loves everyone but is a bit of a flirt with the boys
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes
INSURED?:not yet..discussing with vet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:not yet..I hope not ever
SURGERIES?: just spayed.

 

[Axel]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: AXEL
NICKNAME(S): AX
AGE: 7 MONTHS
SEX: MALE
COLOR: FAWN
FOOD: CHICKEN SOUP
VITAMINS/HERBS: NO
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: YEP, 8 WKS
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: YES
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: YES
STILL PULLS?: YES
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: HARNESS
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: LEADER
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: NO
BEST TRAIT(S): FAST LEARNER, LISTENS MOST OF THE TIME
WORSE TRAIT(S): JUMPS ON EVERYONE THAT COMES IN THE HOUSE
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: NEVER WINES
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: NO
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): MALES
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: NO
INSURED?: NO
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: NO
SURGERIES?: NEUTERED

 

[MerryB923]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Samson
NICKNAME(S): Sammy, Sammy Dugotti, Dugotti (don't ask!)
AGE: 14 months
SEX: M
COLOR: Flashy Brindle
FOOD: Peanut Butter and Carob, Animal Crackers (all made for doggies)
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Had since 7 weeks almost a full year now (Sept. 23, my bday present)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Not really, but still goes on when we're gone
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Not really, but I cant resist letting him lay with me
STILL PULLS?: not usually likes to be close to us, but will pull at Petco
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:regular padded
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: nope- my bf likes to say he attends "Pauls puppy training" because he is so proud of the great job hes done training Samson
BEST TRAIT(S): Very very well behaved around all people, very happy and loving- also hes adorable... I can keep going if you want...
WORSE TRAIT(S): Ignores humans when other dogs are around, "leaks" on furniture
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Other animals won't play
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope will not have it
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): males I think
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: nah he keeps them clean haha
INSURED?: soon to be...
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: nope not really
SURGERIES: hopefully neutered soon!