Getting To Know Your Boxer

[TexasTini]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Abby
NICKNAME(S): Abs, pretty girl
AGE: 4 1/2 months
SEX: female
COLOR: fawn with white on chest and two white socks
FOOD: Merrick Puppy Plate
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: yes
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: ofcourse
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:definately not!
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: pink with butterflies on it
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: starting this Thursday
BEST TRAIT(S): wiggling, leaping and pouncing
WORSE TRAIT(S): doesn't have any
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: being alone
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: not yet
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): likes all of us
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no, but give her treats that clean the tartar off
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:had kennel cough and was in quarantine for three weeks!
SURGERIES?: spay in October

 

[scrock]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: AKC name is Brutus Maximus XXXIV, he goes by Bru
NICKNAME(S): Bru-Bru, Bruiser, Brutie-tootie
AGE: just turned 5yrs old two days ago!!! Born 8/22/00
SEX: male
COLOR: brindle w/ black mask, thin white strip between eyes and white paws
FOOD: Natural Balance Duck & Potato
VITAMINS/HERBS: Hip & Joint supplements, 3V caps
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup, picked him out a 6wks and brought home at 8wks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes, anywhere he wants
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes
STILL PULLS?: no, walks on loose lead in heel (thank you obedience classes!)
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: flat collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6ft nylon leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes beginner, advanced beginner, and novice
BEST TRAIT(S): so much personality and emotion, we tell him he is a "real boy"
WORSE TRAIT(S): leash aggression issues (we are working on it)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when he knows Daddy has come home, but hasn't made it through the door yet.....he is a Daddy's boy
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no, but I think he will be getting a sweater this Christmas. He does like to sleep with a blanket and pillow.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): prefers males(especially for play time) but every once and awhile will have a special affinity for a female...we have a friend Trish and whenever she visits he sits right beside her, practically on top of her and stares lovingly at her the whole time she is here. We tease her and say "Bru, your girlfriend is here" when she visits.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes, he loves the minty flavor. The vet always comments on how clean his teeth are
INSURED?: he is on our homeowners policy...he doesn't have health insurance
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: slight hip displaysia and a torn ACL, food allergies (Natural Balance D&P has been wonderful for him)
SURGERIES?: just a neuter, although he will probably need some surgery for the hip & ACL isssue in the future...at the moment he is managing nicely with supplements

 

[B-MAN'S MOM]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Buster Brown Moody
NICKNAME(S): That Man, Mu Face, Poot, Mr. Man, B-Man.....
AGE: 3
SEX: male
COLOR: fawn with black mask
FOOD: Wellness
VITAMINS/HERBS: n/a
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup,
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes, he has his own chair....
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: my bed??? UH I'm allowed on his bed!
STILL PULLS?: sometimes... we are working on distractions! As long as there are no kitties or things with wheels were good !!!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6ft nylon leash or retracter
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes beginner
BEST TRAIT(S): His antics! And his hugs and kisses!
WORSE TRAIT(S): too smart for his own good!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Spot (good cuz) or his ball gets stuck under the chair, couch, bed or anywhere else he can't reach.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Nope
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Males! They play rough!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: nope, we give him dental chews
INSURED?: he is on our homeowners policy...he doesn't have health insurance
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: I believe he has food alergies, but were taking care of it!
SURGERIES?: Nueter

 

[georgia]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Georgia
NICKNAME(S):Georgie Peorgie
AGE:8 weeks
SEX: female
COLOR:brindle
FOOD:barf
VITAMINS/HERBS:just stuff for barf (fish oils and stuff)
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:just arrived last week
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:of course
STILL PULLS?:pretty good so far
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:halti harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:pretty pink one
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:starts pre school on Sept 7
BEST TRAIT(S):very loving
WORSE TRAIT(S):very stubborn
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:being left alone
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:has a bandana that is to big
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):loves everybody equally
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:yes
INSURED?:yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?:none

Lisa
mom to Georgia

 

[mmichaelson]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Sam
NICKNAME(S):Wiggles, Chewy
AGE:14 weeks
SEX: male
COLOR:classic fawn with black mask
FOOD:wellness
VITAMINS/HERBS:nothing yet
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:had from six weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:nope
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:nope
STILL PULLS?:yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:regular collar and a harness when we go on walks
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:flaming!
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:starts pre school on Sept 6
BEST TRAIT(S):Loves me above all else
WORSE TRAIT(S):still bites/nips
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:being left alone
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:bandanas!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):I'm his favorite
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:yes
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none yet
SURGERIES?:neutering

 

[My Calla]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Calla
NICKNAME(S): Calla Walla, Pretty Girl, Baby Girl, Boo-Boo
AGE: 11 mths
SEX: female
COLOR: brindle w/ white socks and chest
FOOD: Chicken Soup
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: puppy (7wks)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: of course
STILL PULLS?: occasionally
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: pink nylon and harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon to match collar
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: nope
BEST TRAIT(S): very loving and emotional, loves everyone
WORSE TRAIT(S): jumping
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: being left alone
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: bandanas and sometimes a little t-shirt
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: nope, dental chews
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: allergies
SURGERIES?: spayed

 

[tinosmom]

Think I Know My Baby

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Tino Martini Soho
NICKNAME(S): Tini, Baby, Tostino, Tino Burino
AGE: 12 weeks
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn with black mask and white flash
FOOD: Iams Puppy Chow
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Had since pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes, and it's daddy's fault
STILL PULLS?: a little
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: regular nylon Yankee collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: nylon Yankee leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no classes yet
BEST TRAIT(S): calm, SMART!!! Obedient
WORSE TRAIT(S): none!!! well, he sometimes is too smart for his own good ;-)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: being away from his mommy
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: t-shirts and jerseys
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no, but starting to think about it, PU
INSURED?: not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: just the common hiccups
SURGERIES?:none yet

 

[Stefan]

Athena

OUR BOXER'S NAME: Athena
NICKNAME(S): thena-beana, baby griwl
AGE: 6 mon
SEX: Female
COLOR: Fawn with black mask
FOOD: Purina Puppy chow and in the process of BARF
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 9 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes
STILL PULLS?: depends what's around
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: red leather stud and harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: black nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No Formal classes
BEST TRAIT(S): funny, energetic, smart and obedient (most of the time)
WORSE TRAIT(S): very stubborn with no collar on
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: crate and not being played with
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: t-shirts and jerseys
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): daddy's girl - Males
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes
INSURED?: yes
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:None as of yet (knock on wood)
SURGERIES?: Spayed - Today

 

[nbriese]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Mr. Napoleon Dynamite Burgess
NICKNAME(S): Pooboo, Poleon, Polly Polly
AGE:6 months next Thursday
SEX: Male
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Diamond Puppy food with a little bit of Ol' Roy wet
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since 7 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yes! Hey, it's his bed too!
STILL PULLS?: Yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: A regular collar??
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: soft lead
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes, from the school of mamma! =)
BEST TRAIT(S): His cute lil' paws, short nose and tail, and his markings, and the way he looks at me.
WORSE TRAIT(S): He likes to lick feet!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When he can not find me.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: No, but He will by winter.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): I think He is quite unbiased.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: no
SURGERIES?: no

 

[paysmom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Payton Jacob
NICKNAME(S):Pay-Pay, Pay-pooh,Pay-bean, beaners....
AGE:8 months
SEX: male
COLOR:flashy fawn
FOOD:Canidae
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:pup- 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yup
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yup
STILL PULLS?:nope, he walks great!
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:flat
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:leather
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yup!!! 2 puppy classes and CGC class
BEST TRAIT(S):He is sooooo loving! (and smart too!)
WORSE TRAIT(S):whiner
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when he needs to go out, when he thinks we should be up and out of bed to go for a walk, when he wants attention...
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Did when he was smaller, will again when the weather gets colder.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:sometimes
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?:neutered..no problems