Getting To Know Your Boxer

[Amanda22]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Emma
NICKNAME(S): Emma Bemma, Stinky, Mama
AGE:19 months
SEX: F
COLOR:Fawn with white chest and legs
FOOD:Wysong Rabbit and Solid Gold Holistique
VITAMINS/HERBS:None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Puppy
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: She owns the furniture!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Sleeps with us every night
STILL PULLS?:Yes, when we're walking with another dog, otherwise not too much.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:flat with buckle, holt harness when walking
TYPE OF LEASH USED? 6 foot nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes, 3 times now.
BEST TRAIT(S):Kisses, wiggles, head-tipping, sooo friendly
WORSE TRAIT(S): jumping up on people
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:When my husband and I hug or when we're not giving her enough attention, or when she wants to play with the cats.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Yes, sweaters, bandanas and other shirts. Hates the booties though.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):She prefers me, and then loves everyone else the same.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Mostly every day.
INSURED?:Yes, thank god!
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Allergies, allergies and more allergies.
SURGERIES?:Just spay.

 

[Amanda22]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Kaiser Soze

Somehow, I've never read your boy's name, that is SUCH a great name!! and a great movie!!! I always said that I'd name my first pet Boo Radley from To Kill a Mockingbird, but never got the chance...I have two females!!!! GREAT, GREAT NAME that Kaiser Soze.

Amanda

 

[claymont83]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Lola
NICKNAME(S):wiggle butt, cheekies, and pogo stick
AGE:6 months
SEX: female
COLOR:fawn
FOOD:iams large breed puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS: heartguard
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: puppy(10 weeks)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: only on an old loveseat
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: on special occasions
STILL PULLS?:no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:traditonal pink one, pink harness for walks
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 ft nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:in class now
BEST TRAIT(S):her affection and goofiness
WORSE TRAIT(S):her love for socks and underwear as chewtoys
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:anything she can't have, when her daddy leaves
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:bandanas
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:not yet
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:vaginitus(hopefully that will be all)
SURGERIES?:none yet, will be spayed

 

[Rod Thornton]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Cleo
NICKNAME(S):Cleo
AGE:13 years
SEX: female
COLOR: flashy fawn
FOOD: Iams & BeefN’More
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: puppy(8 weeks)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?:no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Wide flat Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 ft nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Yes
BEST TRAIT(S): affection and devotion
WORSE TRAIT(S): Stubborn
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Almost anything now, since she has been disabled, before only when It was chewy time and she didn’t have a chewy.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Hates her sweater.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Just people that pet here.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:No
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Thyroid underactive and now spinal arthritis (Uses a wheel chair outside)
SURGERIES?: Spayed


YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bright Shining Jewel
NICKNAME(S):Jewel, Goofy
AGE:22 Months
SEX: female
COLOR: flashy fawn
FOOD: iams & BeefN’More
VITAMINS/HERBS: No
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: puppy(8 weeks)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?:Never did on a leash, has always walked alongside on the leash
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Wide flat Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 ft nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): Friendly, extremely outgoing, loves everyone and everything
WORSE TRAIT(S): Obsession with food
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Not getting her dinner quick enough
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Wears her sweater when it’s really cold.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):No preference, loves everyone.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:No
INSURED?:No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:Ear infections in hot humid weather if ears are not regularly cleaned.
SURGERIES?: Spayed

 

[dalton09]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Dalton Ryder Novak
NICKNAME(S): Whatever cute thing pops into our heads, most often D-dog
or Little Man
AGE: 1 year
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn with white and a black mask
FOOD: Wellness (LOVES Wellness treats too!)
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Got him as a pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: No, and he is very good about it too!
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, he LOVES to cuddle with mom and dad at
night
STILL PULLS?: Sometimes, he knows better but in exciting situations he
sometimes still will
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon- black with a buckle (he breaks right through
the ones with a snap-like closure)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon- black (matches his collar)
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes he is! He graduated from puppy
kindergarten and beginner classes. He
earned his CGC certificate! Starting with
intermmediate classes soon.
BEST TRAIT(S): His playful personality and when he is a cuddle bug
WORSE TRAIT(S): Destroying all his new toys and his dog beds (we are on
#3)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When mom or dad goes outside for a
second and he stays in the house (even if
the other one is in the house with him)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: He has a fleece vest--
hates it!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Depends on the situation. He goes to daddy to play. He comes to mommy if he is scared, hurt, or wants cuddles. He comes to us both for loves!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes, but it is ALWAYS a struggle!
INSURED?: Yes, Petpartners Health Insurance
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Slight heart murmur, will be taking him for more tests now that he is a year old
SURGERIES?: Only when he got fixed

 

[gingees]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Ginger Anne
NICKNAME(S): gingees
AGE: 12 weeks
SEX: lil girl
COLOR: flashy brindle, natural ears and tail
FOOD: Solid Gold Hundchen Flocken puppy (dry) Merrick's Puppy Plate (can)
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: only my recliner
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: nylon harness and/or nylon color
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 5 ft nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not started
BEST TRAIT(S): usually patient, curious, good sleeper
WORSE TRAIT(S): nipping/biting, pulling on leash, eating cat litter
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: my food, the cats, other dogs in other yards
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: none yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: not yet, she gets greenies teeth cleaning bones
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: kennel cough, vaginitis
SURGERIES?: none

 

[madamesasha]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Madame Sasha the Great White Hype
NICKNAME(S):Sasha, Shosha
AGE:13 wks
SEX: female
COLOR:white with brown patch over right eye and ear
FOOD: nutro ultra puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 6 wks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: depends where we are, my house yes, friends house no
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?:of course
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: fabric collar off of ebay...it is great!!
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): she is a ball of energy
WORSE TRAIT(S): excessive barking
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: not getting her way, being in her kennel
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: t-shirts
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): loves everyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: haven't yet, but will
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?: no

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Irish Bailey
NICKNAME(S):Bailey, bubba
AGE:7 almost 8
SEX: male
COLOR:fawn
FOOD: nutro ultra adult
VITAMINS/HERBS:not yet
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: had since 3 months
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: to get away from sasha, but not too sleep
STILL PULLS?: no
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: rolled leather collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes, had cgc
BEST TRAIT(S): perfect dog, just wants to please, but happy sleeping
WORSE TRAIT(S): doesn't really have one
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: sasha biting him
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): loves both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: the only health problem in 7 years (knock on wood) was a uti - didn't know dogs could get these. I almost lost him...but luckily I have a wonderful vet who loves Bailey and did eveything he could to save my baby.
SURGERIES?: no

Kaitlyn, sasha and bailey

 

[amomof2]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Violet
NICKNAME(S): Vi; pie, papaya
AGE: 4.5
SEX: female
COLOR:reverse brindle
FOOD:wellness but she prefers pizza or cheese
VITAMINS/HERBS:Springtime Buzz of Garlic and Joint health
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:if really interested in something
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:regular ezdog
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:extra-long flexi or ezdog coupler
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:yes and currently in agility
BEST TRAIT(S):She is freindly to a fault --dogs, people, kids
WORSE TRAIT(S): whining and barking back-talk
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:the drive to the dog park or agility facility
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Sweater, raincoat , sweatshirt--couldn't get her to move with booties on
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):she could care less as long as they are paying attention to her
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: tried and failed
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:lost part of an ear tip to a golden retreiver
SURGERIES?:spay

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Charlie Brown
NICKNAME(S):stink, boo-boo
AGE:1
SEX: male
COLOR: flashy brindle
FOOD:wellness
VITAMINS/HERBS:Springtime Buzz off garlic and joint health
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:every chance he gets
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?: heck yea
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:ezdog and halti
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:XL flexi and ezdog coupler
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:yes--on to CGC
BEST TRAIT(S):he is very needy and cuddly
WORSE TRAIT(S):not fond of dogs his size or larger
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: the cat being on the couch
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: sweater and coat
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: haven't tried
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:born cryptorchid
SURGERIES?: mega neuter to retrieve lost testicle

 

[myluckydutch]

here you go!

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Dutch
NICKNAME(S):Dutchie
AGE:12 weeks
SEX: f
COLOR:fawn
FOOD:science diet puppy for large breeds
VITAMINS/HERBS:no
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:from breeder
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:no
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:no
STILL PULLS?:a little
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:4 foot
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: just getting started
BEST TRAIT(S):sweet, quiet, adorable
WORSE TRAIT(S):doesn't like to come home from the park
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:has to go potty and wants out of crate
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:collar
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):neither and all
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:YES
INSURED?:getting going
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:just hurt her leg :-(
SURGERIES?:not yet, will be spayed soon

 

[Cyklopz]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Tink & Lennox
NICKNAME(S): Tinkie/Tinkers, Lenny/Buddy
AGE: ~11mos each
SEX: Female and Male
COLOR: both fawn
FOOD: Transitioning to a top ten food soon!
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: both rescues
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: once its made up, sleep in crates
STILL PULLS?: yes but working on it
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Martingale for Tink (small head) and wide nylon for Len
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: medium nylon for Tink (50lbs so far) and heavy nylon for Len (already 60lbs)
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not yet, starting class this summer
BEST TRAIT(S): Tink, very smart girl. Lennox, easy going boy.
WORSE TRAIT(S): Tink, busy body. Lennox, not had him long enough.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Being in the crate.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: are you kidding? ;-)
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): They both like both as far as we can tell so far.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No need yet.
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Nothing major yet.
SURGERIES?: nope (except for the spaying and neutering)

C&E&T&L