Getting To Know Your Boxer

[sandy's mom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Sandy & Napoleon

NICKNAME(S):Sandy girl & baby boy
AGE: 3 yrs , 8 months
SEX: F & M
COLOR:Fawn/black mask/white socks & Flashy Farn/black mask w/white marks/ white socks
FOOD: Nutra Lamb & Rice / Nutra puppy Lamb & Rice
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Sandy was a stray (very bad shape), Napoleon was purchased at 6 months from family that didn't want him or play with him.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: sometimes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:sometimes
STILL PULLS?:no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: buckle collar/ sometimes harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable & 8 ft nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Sandy:YES Napoleon: still in class
BEST TRAIT(S):Sandy: loves to cuddle. Napoleon: sweet baby
WORSE TRAIT(S): Sandy: pouts. Napoleon: still jumps and nibbles
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Sandy: Daddy leaving for work/ Napoleon: everything.(very vocal)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:will not tolerate anything
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):both my babies love everybody (fur or not)
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no...milk bones, etc.
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Sandy: allergies. Napoleon: none known
SURGERIES?:Sandy: spay at 6 months Napoleon: none yet

 

[RachaelB]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Magdelena
NICKNAME(S):Maggie, Mags, Mag Pie
AGE:11 Months
SEX: Female
COLOR:Brindle with flash
FOOD: Iams
VITAMINS/HERBS:nope
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:since she was a pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:not unless she sees another dog
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: she did puppy kindergarten but we still do some training at home
BEST TRAIT(S):cute as can be...a fairly good listener..and she is the most twisty boxer I have met yet
WORSE TRAIT(S):just starting to get into things and eat them..and still has accidents in the house..not too bad though
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:if she wants to play and you don't...or if she needs to go out
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:no...
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):either..she loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes, when I give her a bath
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:she had kennel cough
SURGERIES?: Just being neutered

 

[KarenH1985]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Obie
NICKNAME(S): Obster
AGE:14 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: Pedgree
VITAMINS/HERBS: does chewing up all the grass ouside count?
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since a 7 week old pup ; )
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: ofcourse (excpet gramma's leather couch)
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes, exept when it's time for mommy and daddy to sleep
STILL PULLS?: still does and probably always will
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: leather w/spikes (he thinks he's a tough guy in it)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: he has a fabric and a chain leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: unfortunatly no
BEST TRAIT(S): when he loves you, he shows it
WORSE TRAIT(S): He has found a new interest in distroying daddies dvd collection
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when you blow in his face
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: well, we but boxers on his once for a laugh, took a couple pictures and he hated us for the rest of the day
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): um...
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: um....
INSURED?:um....
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: he's got some bad boxer acne
SURGERIES?: nope




YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Tank
NICKNAME(S): Tank-a-lank
AGE: almost 4 months
SEX: male
COLOR: brindle with some white
FOOD: pedegree
VITAMINS/HERBS: he likes to chase leaves....
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: had him since he was 6 week old pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yup (he can even go on gramma's leather couch)
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yup, but not when we sleep
STILL PULLS?: yup
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: same as obie, only smaller
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: same as obie
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: nope, not yet
BEST TRAIT(S): he woo woo's when you come home and scratch his neck
WORSE TRAIT(S): he barks at EVERYTHING, he is such a loud mouth!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: being put in his crate
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: never, ever
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): do little kids count?
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: um....
INSURED?: um...
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: not yet
SURGERIES?:
nope

 

[lovemygracie]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Gracie
NICKNAME(S): Woofy, Pretty Girl, Silly Puppy
AGE: 8 months
SEX: female
COLOR: brindle
FOOD: Wellness
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: got her as a pup--8 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: sometimes in the morning to cuddle, but she is supposed to sleep in her bed at night
STILL PULLS?: not very often
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: buckle, lavender with daisies
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 ft
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes
BEST TRAIT(S): loves people, loves dogs and plays well with them, fast learner, kidney beans, cuddles, can entertain herself, good watch dog
WORST TRAIT(S): sneaks up on the bed in the middle of the night and hogs the whole bed!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: She whines if she wants something that she knows is on a shelf or on top of the refrigerator (a bone, etc.)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: sweaters during camping trips if it is cold in the morning or at night, booties on rocky hikes if her paws start to get sore
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): she loves both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: not so far, knock on wood!
SURGERIES?: spay operation

 

[Kiwi_Storm]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Storm
NICKNAME(S): Stormy, Sausage dog, Worm & many more!
AGE:10 1/2 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: White
FOOD: Pedigree mainly
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since she was 5 weeks (no wonder she knows who mum is!)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Has her own couch! (Spoilt ah)
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Only after the alarm goes off or if its the weekend or if she sneaks on.
STILL PULLS?: Yes - but training is going really well.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Black Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable 8ft.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: none yet.
BEST TRAIT(S): All the Love & bum wiggles.
WORSE TRAIT(S): Pushing bathroom door open and going in & out & in & out doggie door when its wet
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When she knows one of us are home but can't get out to greet us.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Doesn't matter as long as she can lick them.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Occassionally if she is tired enough not to put up a huge battle.
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: One eye doesn't get as much light as it should and she has been to dog eye specialist...lots of $ later = no answers - it doesn't worry her!
SURGERIES?:No

 

[kactus]

introducing bailey

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: BAILEY
NICKNAME(S):bailey boo the booster, boops and so on
AGE: 7 months & 7 days!
SEX: male
COLOR:red 4 white socks & white chest
FOOD: experimenting right now
VITAMINS/HERBS: vit D suplement.
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: rehomed age 6 months
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: nope
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: hummm sunday mornings only!
STILL PULLS?: only if theres a dog or ball in sight
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: regular leather studded
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: link with leather handle short long one also for long walks
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: class 4 on weds. 8 to go
BEST TRAIT(S): kindey beaning extravaganza! duracell batteries, big licks, big sighs
WORSE TRAIT(S): havent seen any yet! well he does sometimes pee on his feet he hasnt started lifting his leg yet!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when we are in the car not moving
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: not yet!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): males definatly
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: i try
INSURED?: yep
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: heart murmur undescended testicles and a slightly saggy lower eyelid!
SURGERIES?: had to be neutered on thursday cos of the undescended problem. turned out to be a complicated op with lots of bleeding but got him home yesterday with a gruesome scar and absolutly no pain at all! amazing

 

[VDUB113]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: KAYLA
NICKNAME(S): KAYLAVEE
AGE: 11 WEEKS
SEX: FEMALE
COLOR: BRINDLE/BLACK MUZZLE/WHITE SPECK ON CHEST
FOOD: PURINA PUPPY CHOW
VITAMINS/HERBS: NONE YET
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:PUP!
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:YES
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:YES
STILL PULLS?:NO
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: NYLON FLAT BUCKLE
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:NYLON
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:NOT YET
BEST TRAIT(S):SLEEPS WITH HER CHIN ON THE BACK OF MY NECK WHEN I'M SLEEPING, SHE LICKS MY HAIR AND NIBBLES ON MY EARRINGS
WORSE TRAIT(S):TRIES TO NIP MY HANDS ALL THE TIME, WILL NOT WALK ON A LEASH
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:THE CRATE THE CRATE THE CRATE!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:HELL NO! THATS RIDICULOUS!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):WHOEVER IS HOME
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:NOT YET!
INSURED?:NO
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:CURRENTLY GETTING RID OF TAPEWORM
SURGERIES?:NOT YET THANK GOD!

 

[lee_car]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Rosie
NICKNAME(S):pup , Rosebud
AGE:1 year
SEX: Bitch
COLOR:Brindle White
FOOD:Pro Plan and tin's
VITAMINS/HERBS:None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Yes
STILL PULLS?:Yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Extender and Short Leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:No
BEST TRAIT(S):Playfulness
WORSE TRAIT(S):not listening to me when in public
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:When she wants something
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:No, Dentle chews
INSURED?:Yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Hip, Knee
SURGERIES?:Had a operation on the patella, nutered and had a groth removed off her leg

 

[schipman]

About Rocky

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Rocky Balboa
NICKNAME(S): Smoochie Face
AGE: 2 yrs
SEX: Altered Male
COLOR: Fawn w/ black mask
FOOD: California Natural Lamb & Rice Formula
VITAMINS/HERBS: Do pickles count??
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Him yes, us no
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: No
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon (he broke out from the leather one/ metal buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 ft leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No - my DH trained him (very well)
BEST TRAIT(S): VERY sweet and loving
WORSE TRAIT(S): Stepping on my feet
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: wnats attention
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Only antlers at Christmas but he is not happy about it
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Allergy problems
SURGERIES?: Neutered and had small cyst removed

 

[schipman]

About Lucy

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Lucy Lu of Suevan Manor
NICKNAME(S): Lucifer, Miss Lu, Baby Girl
AGE: 4 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn w/ flash
FOOD: California Natural Lamb & Rice Puupy Formula
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup - I held her for the first time at 1 week old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Not yet - still in kennel at night
STILL PULLS?: Yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon - need to adjust daily based on growth rate
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 ft nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): Sweet kisses and hugs
WORSE TRAIT(S): Pouncing on me when I lay on couch
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Wants to get up in morning
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Yes
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Not yet
SURGERIES?:Not yet will be spayed soon