Getting To Know Your Boxer

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YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Kodiak
NICKNAME(S): Koda
AGE:10 weeks
SEX:Male
COLOR:flashy fawn
FOOD:Natural Choice
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE? Since a puppy
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: No, unless mom is being weak then she'll let me cuddle with her and when dad isn't around
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Nope
STILL PULLS?: ohhh yeah
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:a really cute one
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: matching
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: nope, he starts on the 18th
BEST TRAIT(S):such a cuddle bug
WORSE TRAIT(S): still trying to housebreak, but we are getting it.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: getting put in the crate...
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:has a jacket, it gets pretty chilly around here
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):he's a momma's boy
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?:none

 

[Paper-Dogg13]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Charlie Paper
NICKNAME(S): i call him Monkey, dad calls him Chuck[/b}
AGE: about 1 1/2 years old
SEX: neutered male
COLOR: white with a fawn "boot print" on his butt, and a fawn spot on his head[b/]
FOOD: Pegedree
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: resuced May 18, 2004
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: the footon, the couches are my roommate's
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: sometimes, but not as much, we're still working on that
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: leather with diamond studs
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: cotton rope (like for horses)
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not since I've had him
BEST TRAIT(S): makes me smile, knows NO strangers
WORSE TRAIT(S): chases cats, knows NO strangers
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: being left alone, or not being the center of attention
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: bandanas, will wear a sweater this winter, was wearing my water polo shirt the other day
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): no preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: I think he might be allergic to nylon collars, but no health problems that I know of
SURGERIES?: just when he was nuetered...but he was already altered when I got him.

 

[roxy's mum]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Roxy Thorn-Nicholson
NICKNAME(S):rox, roxy-girl, roxy-baby, hunny-bunny
AGE:5.5 months
SEX: female
COLOR:tan
FOOD:anything she can get her hands on....and pedigree
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:sometimes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:flat, cloth collar + correction
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:round material
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: puppy school + basic obedience
BEST TRAIT(S):so much fun
WORSE TRAIT(S):too much energy
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:being alone
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):either
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:nope
INSURED?:nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:itchy ears once
SURGERIES?:not yet....neuter in a couple of weeks

 

[di00ana]

Reis pronounced rayz

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Reis (Turkish word means “ leader”)
NICKNAME(S):handsome
AGE:8 months
SEX: male
COLOR: brindle
FOOD: Iams puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS: daily multi
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue found him in turkey chained on a 2 ft. chain to a pole , extremely malnourished. The owner said it was his play time. Bribed the owner and took him.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: not yet
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: he walks me
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: blue nylon , not much to choose from here in turkey
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: blue nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no classes available
BEST TRAIT(S): loves our kids
WORSE TRAIT(S): not potty trained
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: all the stray cats here
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no. I love my dog too much to embarrass him.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yep
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: he had worms when I got him , you could see all his bones
SURGERIES?: no

 

[theterms]

Bodhi

I'm feeling blue today. Our baby is at the vet to spend the day to get better. We can't seem to get the seizures under control.

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bodhisattva Kozan - Bodhi (Bo-dee) for short
NICKNAME(S): Bipper, Bippy
AGE: 26 mos.
SEX: M
COLOR: Reverse Brindle
FOOD: dry & wet mix
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no - it's leather
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: absolutely!
STILL PULLS?: no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: 2 - leather and nylon (non-choking)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): 'talks' when you get home, snuggles
WORSE TRAIT(S): tries to get in the garbage
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when he needs to 'go outside'
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): he loves everyone, except this one woman...
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:we're battling seizure problems right now
SURGERIES?: no

 

[RavenGirl]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Raven
NICKNAME(S): Rave, Princess, Rasin
AGE: 9 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: reverse brindle
FOOD: Nutro
VITAMINS/HERBS: no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: since she was 11 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: a little
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: none
BEST TRAIT(S): AWESOME with the baby
WORSE TRAIT(S): getting up on the table
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: seeing another dog outside she cant play with
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: bandanas
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES: both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: sometimes
INSURED?: yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?: none


YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Phoenix
NICKNAME(S): Phee Phee, snuggle bug
AGE: 21 months
SEX: female
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: nutro
VITAMINS/HERBS: no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): loves to cuddle
WORSE TRAIT(S): only had her a few weeks, cant think of any
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: playing with another dog and not her
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES: both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: sometimes
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no
SURGERIES?: no

I'll have to post again as soon as I get King home

 

[Mac67]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: L.C. Doodle
NICKNAME(S): mess, pretty girl, wiggle butt
AGE:7.5
SEX: f
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD:super mix 5
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:got her from a friend who couldn't have her anymore 4 years ago.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:red snap type
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:26 ft retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S):everything
WORSE TRAIT(S):will dig sometimes and shread paper
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:if she can't get her toy. when we stop at a redlight in the car.(I wanna go!!!)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:sweater
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no, she has nice doggy breath
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:hypothyroidism(great with meds)
SURGERIES?:spay

 

[Jasperdy]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Dryfus
NICKNAME(S):Snufalufacus and Chewbauka (what his woo woo sounds like)
AGE:3-4
SEX:M/N
COLOR:A handsom black face fawn
FOOD:Neutro and modified BARF
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Rescue 2 yrs ago
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes how else am I going to get snuggled all the time
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes but he doesn't very often
STILL PULLS?:only when I walk him with our other dog, on his own never
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Flat nylon with metal snap clasp
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Flat nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no, was already well trained
BEST TRAIT(S):everything about him, he is so wonderful with young kids
WORSE TRAIT(S):likes to dig in the garbage can
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when he wants his dinner he woo woos
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:only in extream cold
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):I don't notice a preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no but thinking about starting
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no
SURGERIES?:neuter

 

[newmommytwin]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Mr. Barlow
NICKNAME(S): Barlow, Baby
AGE: 5 and half months
SEX: Male
COLOR: A very dark reddish fawn with a white patch on his chest, with an all black mask.
FOOD: Chicken Soup For The Puppy Lover's Soul
VITAMINS/HERBS: Nope, not yet
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Doesn't go to the back of the house just yet.
STILL PULLS?: Like a MADMAN!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Medium Nylon from Wal-Mart, nothing special.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Chain with leather holding strap. This is to ensure he doesn't overpower Renee'.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Not just yet, working on that here directly.
BEST TRAIT(S): Affectionate, Sweet, Attentive
WORSE TRAIT(S): Tends to wanna bite on me a good bit and play rough. It's my own fault though
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When his Moma leaves! Or isn't around.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Going to get him a sweater in the next few days. Not quite cold here just yet.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): It doesn't matter to him, a body is body. He is quite attached to his mother though.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: He has plenty of dental chews that clean them really well. We will eventually but right now he is teething so badly that if he can get in his mouth.. It's CHEWED!
INSURED?: Not yet, been thinking about though.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Nope, hopefully there won't be any.
SURGERIES?: We had his ears cropped, which has it's advantages and disadvantages. If I had to do it over, I would have pocketed the money and stayed my silly vain self at home. And the day before Thanksgiving he will be neutered.

Andy

 

[Capt. Chaos]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Gardulla the Hutt
NICKNAME(S): Gardie, Dooley, Goofy, Nutjob, Nutso,
AGE: 5 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Flashy Brindle
FOOD: mostly things we don't want her to eat.
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes, despite our best efforts to get her to use the dog bed
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: Yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): Everything, of course!
WORSE TRAIT(S): Thinks you want to play when you tell her no
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Having to be in a seperate room as us, Cold
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Pink and Green Argyle Sweater (which I must say, despite the fact that I usually despise dressing dogs in clothes, she looks quite fetching in)
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes
INSURED?: Nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None
SURGERIES?: None

Voila!