Getting To Know Your Boxer

[CathyR]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Charlie
NICKNAME(S): Charliekins...Charles (when he's bad )...Crazy Dog
AGE: 6 months
SEX: M
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Nutro Natural Choice for Large Breed Puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS: nope
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup, got him at 4 months
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: No - he has his own furniture
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: No
STILL PULLS?: He's getting better since incorporating the GL
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Black - DH wants to get him leather studded when he finishes growing
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Black fixed
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Sort of... went to 5/6 classes
BEST TRAIT(S): Super smart, aims to please, extremely gentle and tolerant, funny as anything.
WORSE TRAIT(S): He thinks crate is JAIL - even though he's been trained since weaning. He's very vocal about this
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Any time we leave his sight
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Not yet but he'll have to in the winter
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): No preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No but I will
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: 1 nondescended testicle
SURGERIES?: Does the cropping count? He'll have to have extensive abdominal surgery to remove the undescended testicle when he gets neutered so it doesn't turn cancerous down the line

 

[GruntWiggles]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: (full name) Little Grunt Wiggles
NICKNAME(S): Grunt, Wiggle Butt, Grunti-Poo, Corn Chip
AGE: 11 months
SEX: M
COLOR: Fawn, black mask
FOOD: Nutro Natural Choice Puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS: nope
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup at 6 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S):being so sweet and loving, goes and gets his leash when he needs to potty
WORSE TRAIT(S):tries to jump on new people
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: wanting out of his crate
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:none
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):if playful he wants males, if sleepy/loving he wants females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:an undescended testicle
SURGERIES?: pretty invasive surgery to remove his retained testicle when he was neutered about 3 months ago

 

[Kawi'smom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: (full name) Kawasaki
NICKNAME(S): Kawi, Kaw Girl, Poodle, Mommy's girl, Big Brown Dog, Kawadoodle, Pretty Girl
AGE: 5 Yrs. & 3 months
SEX: F
COLOR: Fawn, black mask
FOOD: Iams
VITAMINS/HERBS: nope
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup at 6 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S):Just being so precious to her mommy! She still kidney beans whenever I walk in the house!
WORSE TRAIT(S):Trying to get in people's laps
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: seeing the ducks outside
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:none
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Anyone - it makes no differents!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Just now - has a tumor on her paw & she is breaking out in a severe rash.
SURGERIES?: Just her ears when she was a pup

 

[Diamondgrl]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Diamond
NICKNAME(S): Diamond Doo, BooBoo, D
AGE:2 years 9 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn and white
FOOD: Pedigree
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?: only at the first of the walk when she's excited
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:cheapo Wal-Mart, no fancy pet stores around here :(
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no, but VERY obedient
BEST TRAIT(S):loving and protective
WORSE TRAIT(S):hitting guys in the wrong spot
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: EVERYTHING...she cries constantly
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: oh no, she hates them
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): she doesn't care as long as she's getting some lovin
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no, tried and she hated that too
INSURED?:no, needs to be
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:well, since her heat stroke she can't regulate her temp and has trouble breathing when she gets hot
SURGERIES?: laser eye surgery - she had entropion, would have been blind by the time she was 2 without it! plus the spay

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Laila
NICKNAME(S):Laila Luka, Laila Loo, Baby Boo
AGE: 4 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: fawn and white, black mask
FOOD:Pedigree puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?: oh yeah
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: same cheapo Wal-Mart
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:again that would be Wal-Mart
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:nope, considering it...she's pretty obedient for a pup though
BEST TRAIT(S):she is the most loving dog...so cuddly!
WORSE TRAIT(S):housetraining issues,
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:she doesn't hardly whine really
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no, hates them, I think Diamond warned her about them
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): doesn't care as long as she's getting attention
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none yet, keeping my fingers crossed
SURGERIES?:none yet, spay this month

 

[DEBBIF]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Dante
NICKNAME(S): Figet, Wiggle butt
AGE: 1 yr. 8 months & 55 pounds
SEX: male
COLOR: fawn, with black muzzle & white feet & chest
FOOD: martins formula
VITAMINS/HERBS:nupro
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:had since 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: sleeps on bed with other fur brothers
STILL PULLS?: if he sees a cat or somthing to chase
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: choke
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: leather or nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes
BEST TRAIT(S):can make me laugh, loves to give kisses & snuggle
WORSE TRAIT(S): counter surfer, garbage raider & cookie thief
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when I go out & leave him home
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:sweat shirts for winter
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): either he is a slut puppy
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no
SURGERIES?: nutured to day

 

[JaketheSnake]

Jake from Texas

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Jake
NICKNAME(S):Jake the Snake, Jik(what 17mth old son calls him), Redneck
AGE:14months
SEX: Male
COLOR:Fawn with white socks and belly, white spot on back of neck, black mask w/ white strip down middle and white left lip
FOOD:Avo-Derm Original
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Puppy, we got him at 5 wks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:not anymore, he's a bed hog
STILL PULLS?:yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Nylon w/ padded lining Red
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:No
BEST TRAIT(S):He's great with the baby
WORSE TRAIT(S):Selective hearing
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:He whines when he's put in his crate, and when the train comes
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:No
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):doesn't have a preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Once a month
INSURED?:Not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:None
SURGERIES?:None yet...He's getting nuetered at the end of the month

 

[Jasperdy]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Dryfus
NICKNAME(S):Chewbaka, snuffalufakis and goon
AGE:3
SEX: M/N
COLOR:black face fawn
FOOD:dry kibble mixed with fresh, canned at Christmas
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:you bet best for cuddling
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:sure is
STILL PULLS?:no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no is very well behaved
BEST TRAIT(S):his love for life and us
WORSE TRAIT(S):eats out of the garbage every chance he gets
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:not getting fed on time (really likes food)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no but thinking about it
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?:no

 

[ljoas]

Beru!

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Our Sweet Beru Skywalker
NICKNAME(S): Beru, Pups, Puppy, Sweet Girl
AGE: Will be 2 on May 27, 2005
SEX: F
COLOR: Flashy Brindle
FOOD: Fromm's Adult Gold
VITAMINS/HERBS: Glucosamine biscuits occasionally
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: only in the basement
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes, but just until the tv goes off
STILL PULLS?: oh yeah
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: dark teal nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): lovable, snuggly, beautiful, silly, smart
WORSE TRAIT(S): stinky! too protective and jealous, scardy cat
WHAT MAKES HER WHINE?: when you pretend to chew on her rawhide, when her food bowl is empty
WEARS CLOTHES?: only at Halloween and Christmas, and then only for about 30 seconds!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): not picky
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: once
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: just her stinkiness! and a couple of infected wounds due to over-exhuberant wrestling with neighbor dog. Oh, had a respiratory infection once too
SURGERIES?: After she was spayed, she chewed out all of her stitches - internal ones too. Oh, and she did it on a Sunday night so emergency surgery cost >$750!

 

[drakey's mom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: "Grays Princess Fiona", or just "Fiona"
NICKNAME(S): Pumpkin, chicken little, baby girl, little one
AGE: 6 mos
SEX: female
COLOR: white
FOOD: chicken soup
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?: nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): loves to cuddle
WORSE TRAIT(S): accidents in the house
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: in crate too long, not getting enough attention
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:sweatshirt
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): who ever will give the most attention
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?: none, although soon to be spayed

 

[M&Dsmommy]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Daisy
NICKNAME(S):Daisy Do, Sweet pea, hoosier
AGE:5
SEX: F
COLOR:Fawn almost no flash at all
FOOD:Lamb and Rice ONE
VITAMINS/HERBS:None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Oh yeah
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Can't sleep without her
STILL PULLS?:not as much
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:a mixture of a stainless training coller and a mesh-ish regular collar. Does that make any sense?
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:Depends..on normal walks, retractable...going places, leather 6ft lead
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Um...more of a dropout I think she was the one in the back drawing on the desks....
BEST TRAIT(S):Adores my four year old and keeps him amused!
WORSE TRAIT(S):Still goes crazy for my ex husband. Traitor.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Me not getting up quickly enough in the morning
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Eh, no. She'd kill me
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Males for playing, females for snuggling
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:The groomer does
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:None
SURGERIES?:Other than spay, she had a butt tumor removed. Yes, only my dog would get a butt tumor.