Getting To Know Your Boxer

[fruffell]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Oscar
NICKNAME(S): sweet peas, honey buns, pumpkin, puppy
AGE:17 weeks
SEX: male
COLOR: brindle with white go-tee, chest, and paws
FOOD: BARF
VITAMINS/HERBS: vitamines C, E, brewer's yeast, kelp, safflower oil
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: only the sofa
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: no
STILL PULLS?: not really
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: gentle leader
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: black nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: attending puppy kindergarden
BEST TRAIT(S): kidney beans performer, staring with beatiful big round eyes, loves to play, wiggle his little nub
WORSE TRAIT(S): gives us little attention when we are outside, loves to steal our laundry (dirty or clean), likes to eat ciggaret buds or dirty kleenex found in the park (yuk)!!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: sometimes when I am leaving for work; when he wants something that I am eating (but at least he sits before he whines)
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: already owns two fleeces, and will be getting a winter jacket and boots
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): loves everyone!
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: very occassionally
INSURED?: nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: nope
SURGERIES?:ears cropping, neutering

 

[brooxy18]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Brooxy Lynn Brooks
NICKNAME(S): lil mama, brooks, smokey, pumpkin
AGE: 11 months
SEX: Female (spayed)
COLOR: Fawn with white chest, white on face, and all 4 paws
FOOD: Ultra Nutra Puppy
VITAMINS/HERBS: Nope.
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Baby pup - 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yep - she owns them
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yep, she thinks it is all hers
STILL PULLS?: Yep, she runs the show
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon, flat collar - red
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon - matches collar
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: None
BEST TRAIT(S): The best snuggler and great kisses
WORSE TRAIT(S): Loves to jump all over guests (she thinks she is a lap dog)
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: If she can't come to the restroom w/you
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: One polo sweater when she was young
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): She is a mama's girl, but loves everyone.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: No, I let the groomers do that
INSURED?: No but I need too
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None so far!!!
SURGERIES?: Spayed

 

[ILoveMyEnzo]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Enzo
NICKNAME(S): Zozo, Zo
AGE: 9 months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Fawn w/ Black mask
FOOD: Nutro Ultra
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since a baby
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: not the couches (they have free reign to the back yard and they get dirty)
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: when the door is open, yes
STILL PULLS?: We're working on it
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: black leather
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: retractable so when we go to the beach he can play
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: no
BEST TRAIT(S): curious, and loves attention, gives great kisses and comes running when he sees me
WORSE TRAIT(S): sometimes i'll ask him for a kiss and he'll just look at me, stubborn boy
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: when we close doors (he likes to be included), not getting any attention, our other dog steals his bone
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: sometimes a bandana
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): both, but whines more to his mommy
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: no
INSURED?: no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: being treated for mange :(
SURGERIES?: nuetered

 

[KMB's BabyB]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Freya
NICKNAME(S):Piglet, Snufflupagus, baby girl, Mug
AGE:Born 3/23/05, that makes her... 7.5 months this Wed.
SEX:Female
COLOR:Reverse Brindle
FOOD:Kirkland brand chicken and rice puppy and veggies 2x a week
VITAMINS/HERBS:brewers yeast and garlic
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:since she was 6 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:yep
STILL PULLS?: not after 5-10 min.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?:nylon check
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:nylon or leather what ever is handy, extend-a leash if I just want to let her run.
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:begginner obedience
BEST TRAIT(S):very loving, such a comedian, great singer
WORSE TRAIT(S):head shy and we've owned her all her life so we know it is not from abuse! Currently she is super chewy too and still has acciedents occasionally but that will pass.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:Violin practice
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:bandannas
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):Everybody outside our family is scary until she is properly introduced and then she loves them all male and female alike. She loves boys(not men) and she is definatly a mommas girl.
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: nope
INSURED?:nope
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none so far
SURGERIES?:ear crop

 

[matt & hanna]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Sadie
NICKNAME(S): Mercedes
AGE:2
SEX: female
COLOR: flashy fawn
FOOD: Science Diet / Sensitive skin
VITAMINS/HERBS:
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Rescue
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Yep
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Yep
STILL PULLS?: Yep
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Regular
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Retractable
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Nope
BEST TRAIT(S):Loving
WORSE TRAIT(S):Skittish
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Ice Cubes
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:Anything we can find
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):females
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:not yet
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: skin allergies
SURGERIES?:nope

 

[Maxwell's Ma]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Maxwell
NICKNAME(S): Max, Baby
AGE: 10 weeks on 10/18/05
SEX: Male
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD: Neutro Ultra
VITAMINS/HERBS: None Yet
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since 7 1/2 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: couch and bed
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Naps with Mom
STILL PULLS?: Not Yet
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Retractable and 6 ft
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Starts Puppy School 11/8/05
BEST TRAIT(S): Soooo Lovy, Playful, Great with Grandkids
WORSE TRAIT(S): Not House Trained YET!!!
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Wanting Things The Grandkids Have
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: None yet but winter is coming
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Loves Mom Tons but goes To Dad to Play Rouph
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Starting this Week
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: None Yet
SURGERIES?: None but will be fixed at 6 mos

 

[Rocco's Mom]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Rocco
NICKNAME(S):Mr. Bean, Bean, Bud, Momma's Lil boy
AGE:4 months (born June 28, 2005)
SEX: Male
COLOR:Reverse Brindle
FOOD:Solid Gold Hund-N-Flocken, Banans, Apple, Pear, Avacado, Carrots and Yogurt
VITAMINS/HERBS: Solid Gold Seameal, Vitamin C
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?:Pup 10 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?:Nope
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?:Nope
STILL PULLS?:Yes sometimes. If we are going for a formal walk he gets a training collar and doesn't pull at all. Heels very well with it.
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Daily, Rolled leather also have a quick release nylon just to take him out quick sometimes.
TYPE OF LEASH USED?:6 ft. nylon also a retractable for casual use
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?:Yes, puppy kindergarden. Will start 2nd class in January.
BEST TRAIT(S):Such a lover boy and a momma's boy. Very smart (Sometimes too smart for his own good). He's got the best personality.
WORSE TRAIT(S):Sometimes a little stubborn. Still bites a little bit.
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: When I take too long to get his food together in the morning. Or when he knows he's getting a banana or avacado....he can't hardly stand the wait!
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:No but winter in Chicago's coming so we'll be working on a sweater I think
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Loves us both but definitely a momma's boy
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Not yet, just bought a kit though
INSURED?:Not yet
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)? Demodex mange, UTI
SURGERIES?:None yet. Can't nueter until mange is gone.

 

[jenjones28]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bindi
NICKNAME(S): Bindi Boo or Boo
AGE: 2 years and 2 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: flashy brindle
FOOD: Canidae
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Pup
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Of course
STILL PULLS?: Getting better, but yes
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Regular collar, then an Easy Walk harness for walks
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: 6' nylon leash
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes
BEST TRAIT(S): gives lots of love and snuggles
WORSE TRAIT(S): boxer gas
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?:not getting what she wants, when she wants it
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?:sometimes sweaters
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is):no preference
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?:no
INSURED?:no
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?:none
SURGERIES?:just her spay

 

[SAM I AM]

YOUR BOXER'S NAME: Bruno
NICKNAME(S):Handsome Fella, Baby Boy, Pumpkin Butt
AGE: 6 1/2 Months
SEX: Male
COLOR: Brindle
FOOD:Eukanuba Puppy Food for dogs over 50lBS
VITAMINS/HERBS: None
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since 8 weeks
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Of course
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Always.
STILL PULLS?: Not too badly
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Nylon(black)
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: Nylon
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: No
BEST TRAIT(S): Smart, Loving, Loyal
WORSE TRAIT(S): Whining, Stubborn
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Jeaously of his sister, not getting what he wants
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: no
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): Momma's Boy
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Thought about it
INSURED?: Yes, Banfield
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: One ear infection
SURGERIES?: Not so far and hopefully never.

 

[PhoenixBaby]

Phoenix's stats

YOUR BOXER'S NAME:Phoenix
NICKNAME(S): Pumpkin Face, Pumpkin Butt, Crazy girl, sweetie...
AGE: 6 months
SEX: Female
COLOR: Flashy Fawn
FOOD: Natural Balance Duck & Potato (she has allergies)
VITAMINS/HERBS: none
HAD SINCE PUP OR A RESCUE?: Since she was 7 weeks. We got her from a Amish couple in Pennsylvania (reputable breeder)
ALLOWED ON FURNITURE?: Only rarely
ALLOWED ON YOUR BED?: Only rarley, when she isn't feeling well, or she looks really cute and sad....
STILL PULLS?: No
TYPE OF COLLAR USED?: Slip training collar
TYPE OF LEASH USED?: training lead (6 ft)
OBEDIENCE CLASS GRADUATE?: Yes! She passed basic, on to advanced now
BEST TRAIT(S):Cuddly, jokester, loves to be petted and played with all the time
WORSE TRAIT(S): Won't ever leave you alone. Not in the shower, on the toilet, in the bed, walking from room to room, walking across the room....
WHAT MAKES HIM/HER WHINE?: Being ignored, being hungry, wanting to go outside
WEARS CLOTHES (i.e. sweaters, bandanas, booties)?: She has a winter coat
PREFERS MALES OR FEMALES (humans, that is): She's not picky
BRUSH YOUR BOXER'S TEETH?: Yes
INSURED?: No
HEALTH PROBLEM(S)?: Food allergies which lead to major belly upset (vomiting & diarrhea)
SURGERIES?: Spayed on 11/03/05