Getting To Know Your Boxer

[beausmommy]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Beau
NICKNAME(S):BoBo, puppa
AGE:11 months tomorrow!
SEX: male
COLOR: white with brindle eye patch
FOOD: Eukanuba for large breed puppies
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: given to me at 9 months when the breeder
had to give him up due to family illness
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yep
STILL PULLS?: yep
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon with metal buckle (the clip clasp ones stretch)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 16ft. flexi leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:nope
BEST TRAIT(S): most affectionate boy in the world, sleeps all night
WORSE TRAIT(S): drinks out of the toilet, farts like a mule
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: never whines; barks when playful
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: none YET
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females, of course!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: nope
INSURED?: nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: nope
SURGERIES?: only a neuter

 

[BaileyWailey]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bailey
NICKNAME(S): Bailey Wailey
AGE: 5 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Reverse Brindle
FOOD: Science Diet Nature's Recipe
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: puppy
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: Getting better
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): She's adorable
WORSE TRAIT(S): She's so cute she gets away with everthing, like peeing on the carpet still!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When I don't want to wake up and she hears other people around the house.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Pink fleece jacket
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): She loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: Not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: No
SURGERIES?: Spay next week!

 

[DAISY LOU]

About my "little ones".........

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Daisy and Duke
NICKNAME(S):
AGE: Daisy (almost 2) Duke 10mths
SEX: F and M
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Eukanuba lamb & rice (Costa Rica doesn't have any human grade food)
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Both since they were puppies
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Of course..how could I say no?
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: They are the reason we got a King! hehe
STILL PULLS?: Duke still pulls..Daisy does not.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: quick release nylon collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Daisy has graduated..Duke will start soon.
BEST TRAIT(S): Daisy gives the best hugs and will wrap her legs around you to carry her. Duke shakes his booty all the time (almost like it's out of control)
WORSE TRAIT(S): I can't think of any! They are perfect to me!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Daisy is the whiner..mostly when she sees folks outside through the window..she's truly a social butterfly. Duke whines when Daisy takes his treat away. It's like having (2) 2 year olds! hehe
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Dresses and t-shirts
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Daisy prefers Males, Duke prefers females.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: They get their teeth brushed 1 a week and they love it.
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Nothing serious, thank God.
SURGERIES?: Spay and neuter

 

[Gus's Teah]

Gus Jackson

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Augustus (Gus)
NICKNAME(S): Guster, Gusty, Pilotemouse (my husband and I can't remember how this one came about)
AGE: 6.5 months
SEX: male
COLOR: brindle with black mask and white markings
FOOD: Pedigree Puppy right now, considering BARF
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: We've had him since he was 8 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Definitely, how can you say no to those big, brown puppy dog eyes?!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Absolutely, he sleeps under the covers between me and my husband
STILL PULLS?: Yes, but he quits when you remind him (which is often)
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon adjustable until he finishes growing
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Class of Mom and Dad
BEST TRAIT(S): Very lovey and affectionate cuddle-bug; great with kids; lets us sleep late if we want!
WORSE TRAIT(S): Sometimes he's a little whiney... probably because he's spoiled
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: mostly restlessness when he's wanting to go outside to play; and touching his feet
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: He wore a jester costume for Halloween and he has a backpack for when he grows into it (we're big backpackers, we pack his stuff in for now); we're waiting on more clothes until he finishes growing.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): I don't think he has a preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Nope, although we give him lots of dental-healthy toys, bones and treats
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: He tends to get athlete's foot, nothing major... we just spray athelte's foot medicine on his toes and they don't itch anymore
SURGERIES?: Will be altered soon.

 

[Roxymyboxy]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: ROXY
NICKNAME(S): MISSY
AGE: 1YR
SEX: FEMALE
COLOR: FLASHY FAWN
FOOD: IAMS
VITAMINS/HERBS: NOPE
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:ADOPTED AT 10WKS
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: ABSOLUTELY
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: SOMETIMES
STILL PULLS?: NOT MUCH
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: LEATHER (WIDE)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: SAME AS ABOVE
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: TAUGHT MANNERS FROM 'MOM'
BEST TRAIT(S): SNUGGLE BUG, LOVES CHILDREN
WORSE TRAIT(S): JEALOUSY TOWARDS BIG BROTHER TROOPER
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: WHEN TROOPER WON'T PLAY
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: NO WAY JOSE'
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): LOVES BOTH
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: NO
INSURED?: NO
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: ALLERGY TO BEE STINGS
SURGERIES?: SPAYED, TAIL CROPPED

 

[Oakley's Mom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Oakley
NICKNAME(S):Bullenbeiser,chicken wing, smooshie face, etc...
AGE:5 1/2 mo.
SEX: male
COLOR:fawn
FOOD:precription diet for now, going to canidae next
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:sometimes
STILL PULLS?:sometimes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:nylon w/plastic clasp
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:yes
BEST TRAIT(S):kisses, cuddles on mommy for naps
WORSE TRAIT(S):jumping to greet, hogging bed when trying to sleep in
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:doesn't whine (yet anyway ...)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:winter Roots vest
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no
SURGERIES?:neutering soon

 

[Laila/Cujo]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Laila
NICKNAME(S): Sweetie, Pretty Girl, Smooshy Face, etc.
AGE: 13 weeks
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD: Canidae
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Absolutely
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: In the morning
STILL PULLS?: Yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Going to obedience soon!!!! Yeah!!!!
BEST TRAIT(S): Loves to cuddle and give kisses
WORSE TRAIT(S): Carrying clothes around the house
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Going in her crate to sleep at night
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: her Roots Vest
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Loves Everyone!!!!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: No
SURGERIES?: Will be spayed at the end of March

 

[marks66772]

Our Boxers

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Jackson
NICKNAME(S):Jack, Jackie
AGE:27 months
SEX: M
COLOR:Flashy Fawn
FOOD:IAM's, and whatever he can scavenge
VITAMINS/HERBS:None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Yes
STILL PULLS?:A little
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:leather, choker
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:6 foot leash he inherited from first Boxer (now at the bridge)
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Yes, but we continue on
BEST TRAIT(S):Just being a Boxer ( and all that being a Boxer is)
WORSE TRAIT(S):the n ose continues to get him in trouble
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:wants to go out / in
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:No even try it with him
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):I f it's human he likes it
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:LOL
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:None
SURGERIES?:Snipped


YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Roxy
NICKNAME(S):Worm
AGE:3 mos
SEX:Female
COLOR:Flashy Brindle
FOOD:Eukanuba
VITAMINS/HERBS:Yes, Pet Tabs
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Yes
STILL PULLS?:Not yet
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Halter
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:3 foot leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:not started
BEST TRAIT(S):Learning to be a Boxer
WORSE TRAIT(S):Potty training
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:When she's crated
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Likes everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:No
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Getting over pneumonia
SURGERIES?:Not yet spayed

 

[Joey's mom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Joey
NICKNAME(S):Joey puppy (named by my 5 yr old son)
AGE: 12 weeks
SEX: M
COLOR: Fawn
FOOD:Authority Harvest Baked
VITAMINS/HERBS:None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:No
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:No
STILL PULLS?:Some, okay, a lot
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:quick clip collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:6 ft leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:No but would like to
BEST TRAIT(S):boxer burns. LOL Rolling around with my son and ringing bell to go out.
WORSE TRAIT(S): Still nips/bites too much
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:wanting out of his crate while I cook supper (crate is in kitchen/dining area)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):So far, anyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: not yet
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:None
SURGERIES?:None

 

[punkin]

Great thread!

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:R.J.
NICKNAME(S): Doodles, Scooby
AGE:17 mo
SEX: m
COLOR:flashy fawn
FOOD:Wellness
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:since 6 mo from breeder
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yup
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: sleeps there
STILL PULLS?:getting better, especially if I have treats
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:6 ft nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:in novice competative obedience (needs some remedial)
BEST TRAIT(S):loves to play, hug, kiss, etc
WORSE TRAIT(S):bed hog
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:cookies, and wanting on the couch
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: winter jacket
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?: neutered