Getting To Know Your Boxer

[luvduncan97]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Sophie Duncan
NICKNAME(S):Soph, Sophers, pretty girl, Sophie girl, little "d"
AGE: 14wks
SEX: female
COLOR:classic fawn
FOOD:Canidae
VITAMINS/HERBS:3-V caps (once a day)
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE? Since a pup- 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?: Oh yeah
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: regular collar and harness
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: regular leash and flexi leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Not yet....just started
BEST TRAIT(S): She is sooooo loving! (and smart too!)
WORSE TRAIT(S): Likes to eat mommies expensive shoes
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when she needs to go out, when she thinks we should be up and out of bed to go for a walk, and when she knows we are getting ready to leave
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties) If it was up to me, yes...but DH says ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): She likes both...but my DH is her favorite:(
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No....
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Keeps getting vaginitis
SURGERIES?: No

 

[whiteboxr]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Westwinds Springtime DaisyMae
NICKNAME(S): Daisy, Lazy Daisy, DaisyMae Crappy pants
AGE: 4 months, 1 week
SEX: Female
COLOR: Plain fawn
FOOD: Flint River Ranch
VITAMINS/HERBS: grass, flowers, braches, shrubbery, rocks
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: had since Aug. 20 (not even a month yet)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: only if she sits on our lap
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: I don't sleep in her beds or crate, she doesn't sleep in mine
STILL PULLS?: I have to pull her on walks, hence the name Lazy Daisy
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Cute little nylon with Daisies and a nylon harness for walks and play
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6ft. lead or 10 ft. retractable lead
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not yet we start in Oct.
BEST TRAIT(S): not a spaz, quick learner, already house broken
WORSE TRAIT(S): digger, will not stop eating rocks
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: being in her crate when she's been a bad girl
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: My dogs will never wear clothes
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Males (I think, I'm her favorite so far)
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: will start soon
INSURED?: nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: none
SURGERIES?: will be spayed at six months


Since DaisyMae has only been with us less than a month I'm also going to share about Ruga since to this point I know more about her.

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Ruga
NICKNAME(S): Ruga Booga, Shmoopy, Baluga Whale breath, Sissy Girl
AGE: 9 1/2
SEX: female
COLOR: completely white not a speck of color, with one blue eye
FOOD: Flint River Ranch
VITAMINS/HERBS: sticks and grass
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: got her when she was 3 months from someone who got her for free, they didn't know she was deaf, once they found out they didn't want her and turned around and sold her to us for $150.
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: yes for along time until we could afford furniture not from garage sales
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: yes, until she decided to claim our bed as her own and pee'd all over it.
STILL PULLS?: she was never much of a puller
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: choke to train, nylon and harness for walks and play
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6ft lead and retractable 10ft lead
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: yes
BEST TRAIT(S): lovable, frisbee dog, learned sign language, snuggler, never hurt a fly
WORSE TRAIT(S): chewer, digger, pee'd on my bed
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: too much crate time, boredom
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:My dogs will never wear clothes
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: black blood skin tumors, brain cancer
SURGERIES?: spayed at 6 months, skin tumors removed

 

[harlie'smom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Fairy Princess Harlie Stubblefield(DH didnt like that one)
NICKNAME(S):Wittle Girl, Little Girl, Sunshine & More
AGE:5 mo.
SEX:Female
COLOR:Fawn,Black Mask, White socks
FOOD: Iams dry and wet
VITAMINS/HERBS:Grass, Leaves and Dirt
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Had her since she was 8 weeks old
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Yes
STILL PULLS?:Yes, it drives me crazy when we go for walks
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:Right now she has one from OLD NAVY, It says Happy Howl-O-ween. i know its early but its too cute
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:I think its a 10ft Retractable with Harness
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Not yet, Starting Sept. 24
BEST TRAIT(S): Potty trained, Very Loving , Smart and those cute wrinkles on her head
WORSE TRAIT(S):She has none,shes perfectJ/K, Whan shes diggin in the back yard, when someone comes to the house she is all over them.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Waiting for her food and wanting to go for a walk.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: Just got 2 shirts,one pink one white and both say Biker Dog.
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Does not matter who you are she will love you no matter what.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:Will start soon
INSURED?:No, is that bad?
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:None thank god
SURGERIES?:None yet, October getting spayed

 

[FancyGracie]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Gracie
NICKNAME(S): Gracie-wacie, Gracie Girl
AGE: 14 weeks
SEX: F
COLOR:Fawn
FOOD: Merrick
VITAMINS/HERBS: n/a
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: no
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: regular
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: regular
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not yet
BEST TRAIT(S): she listens very well, very affectionet
WORSE TRAIT(S): right now biting
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: the crate
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: halloween
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: yes
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:no
SURGERIES?:no

 

[Joe-ICT]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Knuckles
NICKNAME(S): Knucklehead, Knucks, Knuckitis (like bronchitis), and any other word i can put "knuck" in
AGE: 14 weeks
SEX: Male
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: neutro ultra puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS: nope
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: nope
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: negative
STILL PULLS?: yeS! :( :( :(
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: normal
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6ft nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not yet, boot camp soon!
BEST TRAIT(S): has the uncanny ability to make me stop being mad at him when he does someting bad. he is funny, playful, and entertains me
WORSE TRAIT(S): really really really REALLY pulls and tugs to get to people and other dogs to play with them. and he bites when i play with him, but he only nips at me, more puppy nip that bite. but when its a stranger he is gentle as a clam
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when somone dosn't play with him or when i won't let him play with another dog.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no sorry
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): he loves everyone equallly it seems
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:nope
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: hook worms as a pup but thats normal from what i get
SURGERIES?: nope :D

 

[marisisky]

All about Girlie

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Girlie
NICKNAME(S): Dur-Dur, Durlie, baby-dog, baby-girl, squirt, square head, taily-wagger, pupper-dog,
AGE: 6.5 months
SEX: female
COLOR: brindle
FOOD: We switch between Wellness Lamb, Prairie Nature's Variety Beef, Eagle Pack Fish, and Innova Chicken
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Did we have a choice?
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Again...choice involved?
STILL PULLS?: Duh
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Pink/green flat nylon w/ buckle
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6 ft. lead that matches collar
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Attending Novice 1
BEST TRAIT(S): Squishy face kisses
WORST TRAIT(S): Jumping on me in the morning OR pulling
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when our lab/mix has one of her toys
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: sweats and tees
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): eh, anyone
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: sometimes (she likes the beef flavored paste)
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: nope
SURGERIES?: spayed

 

[MeganMK]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Lucky

NICKNAME(S): Lucky Ducky Doo, F*cky Lucky (said with love) Lucky Doodle Doo, smushy face

AGE: 5 months

SEX: Male, neutered

COLOR: Flashy Brindle (so handsome!!)

FOOD: CHicken Soup Currently, switching to Merrick

VITAMINS/HERBS: none

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: puppy, 8 weeks

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Like I could stop him!

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: much to the chagrin of my boyfriend. Only when we tell him though, never at night. Just for naps!

STILL PULLS?: Nope

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: harness

TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable flexi leash

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: not yet
BEST TRAIT(S): his lovingness, and being such a cuddlebug

WORSE TRAIT(S): can be quite clingy....Oh, and he drinks out of the toilet. Prefers it, actually.

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: if he is baby gated into the kitchen.

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: It's been too hot this summer, but a halloween costume is on order (pink piggy!) and a christmas sweater is inevitable.

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): he prefers Mommy!

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No, we probably should though.

INSURED?: No.
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: He had an undescended testicle.

SURGERIES?: Neutering and removing the undescended testicle.

 

[Lunasmom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Luna

NICKNAME(S):Lu, Lu-Lu, Luna Faluna, Luna Baluna

AGE:11 weeks today

SEX: Female

COLOR:Fawn, black mask, white patch on chin and chest and painted paws

FOOD:Chicken soup adult, solid gold puppy

VITAMINS/HERBS:none

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:since 6 weeks

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:couch

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:when im in my room and when i sleep during the day

STILL PULLS?:when scared but getting better

TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:pink flat nylon

TYPE OF LEASH USED?:pink nylon

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:starting the 27th

BEST TRAIT(S):makes everyone laugh, great with kids

WORSE TRAIT(S):still bitey

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:impatiently waiting for food

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:no

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):either

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no

INSURED?:no

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:worms that are finally gone!!!!

SURGERIES?:will be spay

 

[fieldfamily]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: High Mountain Legend ( call name is Legend )
Named after his kennel here in West Virginia.

NICKNAME(S):Silly boy, wiggle butt and love bug.

AGE:8 months

SEX: Male

COLOR:Fawn, Flashy, white chest with freckles

FOOD:Chicken soup adult, Eagle Pak holistic gold
VITAMINS/HERBS:none

HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:since 8 weeks

ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:couch and his very own recliner

ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Yes, only when we are there.

STILL PULLS?:No, we used a prong color for 1 month and he never pulled again

TYPE OF COLLAR USED? Latigo leather color that is deerskin lined

TYPE OF LEASH USED? Latigo leather presentation lead.

OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:yes from puppy play school and obedience

BEST TRAIT(S):The clown of the family, loves to play and loves sing.

WORSE TRAIT(S):Maybe a litttle too freindly

WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: having to go outside

WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Yes

PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Loves everyone

BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: we use preventative laminants

INSURED?:yes

HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none to date

SURGERIES?:neutered

 

[Truble]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Trubel (trouble)
NICKNAME(S): Truble trubelsom, and he loves when i call him "Wubby wubberton"
AGE:13 weeks
SEX:male
COLOR:brindle
FOOD:purina puppy chow
VITAMINS/HERBS:none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:8weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yes
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yes
STILL PULLS?:a little bit.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:spiked leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:leather lead
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:no
BEST TRAIT(S):Loves every second of attention he gets. Loves to love back.
WORSE TRAIT(S):stealing daddy's stuff and trying to eat his Pom brother.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:when i leave the room or the house.
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):who ever loves on him.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none so far thank god.
SURGERIES?:none