Boxer Butts Drive me Nuts...

Boxer Butts Drive me Nuts...

This is Astrid's tiny hiney, see those thighs? Pure muscle, this girl can JUMP!

The big one Bodhi, small Astrid. When we got Bodhi we

THOUGHT he was going to be Astrid's size. Apparently

he keeps growing...

Have you ever seen a Boxer butt in action? Here are some Boxer Butt 'terms'....

• Kidney Bean : This is when a Boxer is SO excited to see you they curve into the shape of a Kidney Bean. I think this is due to the fierce wagging of the nubby tail, without the length to absorb all that energy the whole body arcs!
• Hummingbird : This is when the little nub moves so fast all you see is a blur. This indicates a Boxer is SO happy they can hardly contain themselves. This is often followed by the butt wiggle, and the shiver as the vibration from the Hummingbird travels through the body.
• Tic Toc Clock : This is when the nub is happy, yet curious. Wagging very slowly like the pendulum on a clock, not quite sure if it is coming or going. Just very slow like a tic - toc - tic - toc. This usually happens when a Boxer is excited and curious, i.e. the first meeting with a cat who is hissing at them.
• The One Eye Wink : You'll notice this when the Boxer indicates the desire to visit the yard to 'take care of business'. I really need not say more because if you have a Boxer you know exactly what I mean...
• Vapor Lock : This is when one Boxer is scared and running, they have no tail to put between their legs so their tail locks down over the, um, err, 'door bell' for lack of a better word. Now if we could command the 'Vapor Lock' to initiate with the 'Psssssss' (see below) happens the hole might be smaller in the ozone layer...
• Pssssssssssssss : This is when you should run, evacuate, cover your head and hide. This indicates a Boxer Fart. For some reason Boxers are notorious for passing gas, in the worst way. They are not quiet about it either. Sometimes you get the 'psssst' sometimes you think your husband let one loose on the leather couch. Regardless, accept the warning as a 5 second window to escape from impending doom because Boxers don't do 'fun farts' they spread the wealth...

So, there is my 'tail' for the day, I hope you enjoyed it!

The 'End'

Alethea Anderson

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No dogs on the couch...

No Dogs on the Couch...

Yep, we had that rule back when we got our new leather couch, the one with the gentle recline, electric, with a touch of a button...

Then came along Astrid, we adopted her from Boxers And Buddies in Reno, Nevada. Well, as you can see the 'no dogs on the couch' rule flew out the window. She has 'daddy' wrapped around her little tail nub!

Alethea Anderson
Boxer Dog Mommy

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Weight Check!

Greetings Fellow Boxer Lovers!

The other we were curious the weight of our Boxers!

Bodhi is 94#
Astrid is 54#

There ya have it, 2 bouncy, trouncy, fun - fun -fun - fun - fun Boxers! One a HUGE bohemuth and one average! LOL

~Alethea Anderson

Boxers and SNOW!

Hello Fellow Boxer Lovers.

Boxers and SNOW!

Boxers typically are not 'snow' dogs, being a short hair breed with a very lean, muscular build they don't have a lot of body to hold in the heat.

Bodhi and the snow...

We got Bodhi as a puppy in 2006, he met his first snow in the Winter of 2006 and fell in LOVE! He tosses it, twirls in it, bounces in it and races in it. Throw a snow ball and the goof ball will spend several minutes looking for it and then he'll eat it. He LOVES to eat the snow!

Bodhi is the bohemuth of Boxers weighing in at over 95# if not 100# by now. He's never been 'cold' in the snow and we bring him in because WE'RE cold, however he'd keep on trucking out there as long as he could.

Astrid and the snow...

We got Astrid as a rescue in 2007, she met her first snow in the Winter of 2007. Orginally from CA she had never experienced the white stuff and it was quite an effort to get her to walk out the door. Once she saw Bodhi having fun she walked on the deck under the overhang where there was no snow falling. She pee'd on the deck not wanting to get her furry tootsies cold! However, finally she hopped into the knee high snow like a blissful deer. Hopping and twisting like Tigger simply having a ball.

A very petite Boxer Astrid was shivering, so we put on a dog coat we had and she was a happy camper playing out there with Bodhi. It was a race to see who could jump, twist and chop more snow.

Watch the cold...

Keep an eye on your Boxers in the snow, make sure they have a nice warm place to come in to and never EVER leave your Boxer outside in the cold weather. Boxers are INSIDE dogs and should never be left out for extended periods of time in the cold OR hot.

Alethea Anderson
The Boxer Blogger

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Boxing Boxers

Boxing Boxers

Many are intimidated by the Boxer Breed, to those of us Boxer lovers this seems crazy as we know the breed as loving, playful and clown like. We have to remember how others may see Boxers!

Meeting Other Dogs

When my Boxers meet other dogs they fiercly wag their butts and rear up with their front feet forward. Other dog owners see this as an attack as they cannot see the mini stub wagging 100 miles per hour. Nor do they understand that Boxers literally 'box' to play with other dogs. Something to remember, dogs also watch for wagging tails and may be intimidated by your Boxer too. Always use caution when having dogs meet and be aware that meeting by leash is often not the best manner as when on a leash dogs feel they are 'on duty' to protect their owner and are not as relaxed.

The Look

I don't know how many times people have asked if my dogs were Pitbulls - argh... People don't know and just assume a muscular meat head of a dog is a Pitbull! In most cases people are wrong about those too as there are many 'bully' breeds and only one true 'Pitbull'. Boxers have a broad chest, narrow waist and very muscular thighs. They also have very short hair which readily shows all these attributes! Their faces have 2 versions, though both are Classic Fawn in coloration; our Boxer Bodhi has more American Boxer attributes with a larger stature and longer snout not as 'squishy' looking as Astrid our othe Boxer carries more of a German physique. More compact in size, squishy face and undershot jaw.

The Sounds

Boxers are very vocal in playing, this has literally scared the crap out of many visitors when double trouble decides to show off in the middle of the living room. On their hind legs, boxing with paws flying, growling, talking and wrestling. People ask 'are you going to stop the fight' and we have to teach our guests that they simply are observing Boxer play. They are stunned! Especially when we tell the 2 to 'knock it off' and they sit looking at us like 'huh?'

Boxers make great pets

To anyone considering a Boxer as a pet, they make great family friends, are very gentle with little children and are extremely devoted and loving. A Boxer will NOT thrive in a family where it will be left alone as that is when Boxers can get into trouble. i.e. favorite shoes = bye bye. Counch = snack. Leg of table = good chewing. Boxers need LOTS of attention, play time and love. I personally did not get Boxers until I worked at home!

Alethea Anderson
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Change in Food, Boxers' Diet

Greetings Fellow Boxer Lovers,

When we adopted Astrid a few months ago they recommended we change the food to Dick Van Patten's brand - so we did! It has great ingredients, is naturally based, etc..etc...

Well, Bodhi kept getting sick...we could not figure it out. His eyes were watery and droopy, and his 'movements' were quite 'liquid' you could say.

I contacted Bodhi's breeder and she said though Dick Van Patten is a good food line, it is too rich for some Boxers' sensitive stomachs and that it sounded like Bodhi was allergic to the food. With the eyes and the tummy problems we decided to switch him back. No less than 2 weeks later he is 100% better and Astrid had no problem adjusting.

We originally and now went back to Nutro for Sensitive Stomachs, it's a light green bag with Chicken/Potato/Rice

The 2 beasties have been enjoying the snow, chasing the cats and knocking bows off the presents under the tree!

Alethea Anderson
The Boxer Blogger

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Bodhi has a friend!

Greetings Fellow Boxer Lovers!

Family + 1

Recently our family got a new member! We contacted a local Boxer Rescue and found Astrid a precious Boxer Girl. She's Bodhi's twin, but mini.

Responsible Pet Owners...

We did the responsible thing as Boxer parents and got Bodhi neutered, much to his dismay. We decided it was not important to keep him 'intact' and wanted to lessen the chances of him wanting to roam the forest. Of course Astrid is spayed as well!

Astrid's Story

Astrid was found roaming the streets of central California, she was young, pregnant, hungry and dehydrated. She was taken to a shelter there she stayed until she had her puppy, which was adopted as soon as it could be. Shortly after she was on the list to be put down as no one wanted her. A Reno Boxer shelter rescued her, and then we saw her smiling face on the internet.


The Visit

We went to the shelter to visit her. She was soooo skinny but full of love, so much love. The moment we saw her we knew. We drove right home and got Bodhi so he could meet her. The bond was instant and they played like they knew eachother for years! A few days later she was at her new home sweet home.

The Duo

They are best friends, play mates and snuggle buddies. They eat together, sleep together and potty together. They also knock furniture over together, steal socks together, pull the covers off the bed together and chase the cats together!

Bouncing bundles of Boxer Bliss!

Have you hugged your Boxers today?

Alethea Anderson
The Boxer Blogger

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