MAGNUM
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STATE: ME
AGE: 18 MOS
WEIGHT: 65
SEX: MALE
NEUT/UTD: YES?YES
COAT COLOR: DK BRINDLE
DOCKED TAIL: YES
CROPPED EARS: NO
CHILDREN under 4: NO
CHILDREN OVER 4: YES
SEPARATION ANXIETY: NO
OTHER DOGS: YES
CATS: NO
CRATE TRAINED: YES
HOUSE TRAINED: YES
OBEDIENCE TRAINED: NO
LEASH TRAINED: YES
ATTENDING OBEDIENCE: NO
MICROCHIPPED: NO
ADOPTION FEE: $300
AGE: 18 MOS
WEIGHT: 65
SEX: MALE
NEUT/UTD: YES?YES
COAT COLOR: DK BRINDLE
DOCKED TAIL: YES
CROPPED EARS: NO
CHILDREN under 4: NO
CHILDREN OVER 4: YES
SEPARATION ANXIETY: NO
OTHER DOGS: YES
CATS: NO
CRATE TRAINED: YES
HOUSE TRAINED: YES
OBEDIENCE TRAINED: NO
LEASH TRAINED: YES
ATTENDING OBEDIENCE: NO
MICROCHIPPED: NO
ADOPTION FEE: $300
UPDATE 8/2/09 - Magnum died on July 31. Magnum had aortic stenosis diagnosed by my vet when I brought him
immediately after adoption. On Tuesday, July 28, he developed an infection with an elevated white count and a
fever. He was treated with Baytril oral and IV. He responded briefly but declined during the week. He died here at
home on Friday night. I miss him terribly -- he was here for only 3 years and 3 months but it was a wonderful time
for both of us. I am grateful to have had such a wonderful dog.
UPDATE 4/24/08 - Magnum and I are celebrating our second anniversary together. It is a glorious celebration
because Magnum is an extraordinary dog. Maybe the best way to describe it is in my daughter Mary's words when
she was introducing her new SCBR girl, Jaxx, to Maggs -- I quote; "You will never meet a finer dog." He has
captured the hearts of family and friends.
Magnum enjoys sharing my kingsize bed -- he think that by getting up after I turn off the light, that I don't see him --
little does he know that I would miss him if he chose to sleep elsewhere. Perhaps his other favorite place is on
the back of our patio boat -- he is a true boatsman Best of all is his enthusiasm and love for everyone -- from
grandchidren to strangers.
Magnum's heart murmur (3 on a scale of 6) has not worsened -- he takes his 25 mg of atenolol each day -- in 2
doses. He still is itchy -- sometimes worse than others. We have investigated all our options including a recent
thyroide scan -- .50mg Benedryl at night seems to take care of it as well as anything else.
April 24, 2006 was the start of my lucky days -- and I am grateful to SCBR for the gift that he is.
UPDATE 4/24/07 - Magnum and I are celebrating our first anniversary of his "forever homecoming" today. He may
be my 5th boxer but he is Number 1 in my book. (Don't tell Tiger, Patty, Maggie or Ginni.) He is a great dog -- loves
people -- has the curiosity of a cat and notices everything. The family loves him -- he does well with children as
well as adults. Maggs loves to ride in the car. I take him as often as possible as long as the weather is neither too
hot nor too cold. This spring he looks forward to going to Little League games to watch grandchildren play.
The vet still indicates that his heart murmur is pretty much a 3 (on a scale of 1-6). When he is extremely active, he
suffers for a period of 3 or more hours -- dreadful vomiting, white gums, etc.. Of course, we limit this - he absolutely
cannot run off lead -- a pity because he is a beautiful, graceful runner. Extreme cold was a factor one day this
winter -- but that's the only time he had one of these episodes that were not activity related. Even then, he was
jumping around trying to get back in the house out of the wind and terrible cold. His weight is good at about 65
(down from 70 which the vet thought was too much.)
We also have an ongoing "housebreaking" issue. If I leave Maggs in his kennel, he will often pee or even have a
BM in there. Obviously I take him out just before I leave. Recently I brought the kennel to the family room which is
downstairs. That made the problem even worse. I remember Nora telling me that Maggs had been locked in a
basement -- this is probably an offshoot of that. Recently I started leaving him in the living room with gates that
prevent his going upstairs or downstairs -- only 1 small pee today after leaving for 3 hours. I hope that is progress.
No matter what the case, we adore him and are so grateful to SCBR for giving him to me.
UPDATE 11/3/06 - Magnum has been with me for a little more than 6 months. It has been a great time for me and
I believe that he is happy as well. I am especially pleased with his interaction with family members - human and
canine. Magnum plays gently with my 4 year old twin grandsons - more enthusiastically with their nearly 11 year
old brother. He plays rough with my son's 7 year old boxer and a little more carefully with another son's 4 year old
Boston terrier. I had 2 boxers here for a week recently and I was able to walk them together. There are still
occasional "accidents" - not sure what that is all about and will put a question up on the Yahoo group for input.
Magnum is being checked regularly for his aortic stenosis . We have moved from monthly checks to every 4
months. His pulses are good - and when I press on his gums over his canine teeth, they change from bright red
to pale and recover to red immediately. We are doing atenelol 12.5 mg/2 X daily. He also takes benedryl (2 X
daily)for his itching - he does a lot of that. We are grateful for every day.
Magnum loves the patio boat - enjoys walks. He is the pride of our condo association - very seldom barks - and
goes deep into the brush to do his business! Don't know where that comes from but it sure makes it nice not to
have to scoop. If I stop to talk during his walk, he sits patiently. I have had 5 boxers since 1955 and Magnum is far
and away the best!
UPDATE 7/26/06 - What shall I say about this great dog! He is simply gorgeous -- has one of the most beautiful
gaits I have ever seen -- graceful, effortless. His stance is truly boxer. Maggs is a dark, dark reverse brindle -- his
coat is incredibly shiny.
This handsome guy seldom barks -- the only times I have heard him bark in three months have had to do with
other dogs. He loves everyone -- men and kids are his favorites.
I have a box of toys that my grandchildren enjoy when they visit -- the other day Magnum arrived in the living rooom
carrying a box of blocks in his mouth -- didn't drop even one of them -- apparently he wanted to build something.
We exchanged it for a doggy toy -- no objections from Maggs.
Two weeks ago we went to the vet to check his aortic stenosis after he has been on atenolol 1.5 mg twice daily.
Dr. Mak listented very carefully and thinks there is less turbulence -- and heard a murmur closer to 2 than 3 (which
it had been two weeks before. We are happy for that news and continue to take it a day at a time.
Continue to be grateful to SCBR for this chance to have such a great dog.
UPDATE 6/29/06 - After 9 weeks Magnum has found his way even more deeply into my heart, if that were possible.
He knows the routine and fits in so very well. He loves the times when the house is filled with grandchildren and
aunts and uncles - and enjoys time alone with me, and a chance to recoup. The family loves him. Maggs has met
his doggie cousins: Mia, a boxer girl, Duke the Boston terrier, and Wendell, a 4 month old pug. He does well with
all of them but couldn't really play with Wendell yet because of the age difference. The condo dogs are all his
friends -some more so than others. He is eating well - puts up with time in his crate when necessary (I bought
him a larger one so that he would have more room and comfort). He loves the boat and even likes walking on the
docks when he gets the chance. We completed obedience training and have the paper to prove it. He did quite
well - certainly better than the funny labs that were in his class - socialized well with all.
On a not so happy note, the cardiac ultrasound revealed an aortic stenosis, most likely congenital. The prognosis
is uncertain - it depends on the progress of the disease. Early or sudden death are certainly two real possibilities
- but then there are some dogs that manage to have normal life spans. We will continue to monitor on a regular
basis - perhaps start a beta blocker (the doctors are still deciding whether or not to start now). As for Maggs and
me, we will continue to take life a day at a time - and enjoy each one as much as we possibly can. As the vet said
when we were leaving - "It certainly doesn't change how nice he is." - and that's the truth. Maggs is a great dog and
I am so lucky to have him.
UPDATE 6/27/06 - I updated Magg in the "Update your Dog' section of the website. I have had him for 9 wonderful
weeks -- he is my fifth boxer and one of the best ever. Today we had cardiac ultrasound which diagnosed him as
having aortic stenosis, probably congenital. There are a number of outcomes -- some not good at all. Our vet will
keep a close watch -- possibly start a beta blocker at some point. Just wanted to put this out there in case
someone has had experience with this -- I know it is not uncommon in boxers. As I was leaving, Dr. Mak said to
me: "It doesn't change how nice he is..." No, it doesn't -- I will take good care of my buddy and enjoy each day -- a
good lesson for all.
4/24/06 - Magnum has been adopted!
4/15/06 Magnum is doing super! He is all up to date and neutered now, and his sweet personality is really coming
out. He is such a handsome boy and really swings his legs out and marches when he walks. I've been taking him
on daily walks as he is really good on leash and loves to go. Although someone has worked with heeling I dont
think he has had formal obedience as he does not sit when you stop as he should. He is very tractable and I think
would learn quickly in a class, and he is also very anxious to please. Magnum loves to give kisses and wrestle a
bit, and enjoys patrolling around the house when he has his turn to roam free.
As I had not originally planned to foster him I did not introduce him to any of my dogs until recently, but he seems
fine with my two quiet boys. I think he would also be fine with a female who likes other dogs. He is eating well
though he did have a spell of diarreah last weekend that he has recovered from, probably due to the stress of all
his changes. He is crating well too, though I did opt to put him in my largest wire crate as he did have some anxiety
being crated when he was first here. It seems to have subsided now that he is accustomed to our daily routine,
and even though he is crated here at my house while I work, I do have other dogs here, including a loose one, so
he is not truly alone. That helps many dogs that have mild seperation anxiety. He will be a wonderful adiiton to
some lucky family.
4/5/06 Magnum was pulled from a local shelter this afternoon. He is a beautiful dark brindle boy with nice white
markings on his chest. He will be neutered and brought up to date tomorrow. Magnum is a typical active young
boxer, very high energy, but also very sweet.
I have had no issues handling him or crating him, and he does quite well on the leash. According to his
paperwork he did not like being confined in a basement, but he seems to be doing just fine in a crate.
immediately after adoption. On Tuesday, July 28, he developed an infection with an elevated white count and a
fever. He was treated with Baytril oral and IV. He responded briefly but declined during the week. He died here at
home on Friday night. I miss him terribly -- he was here for only 3 years and 3 months but it was a wonderful time
for both of us. I am grateful to have had such a wonderful dog.
UPDATE 4/24/08 - Magnum and I are celebrating our second anniversary together. It is a glorious celebration
because Magnum is an extraordinary dog. Maybe the best way to describe it is in my daughter Mary's words when
she was introducing her new SCBR girl, Jaxx, to Maggs -- I quote; "You will never meet a finer dog." He has
captured the hearts of family and friends.
Magnum enjoys sharing my kingsize bed -- he think that by getting up after I turn off the light, that I don't see him --
little does he know that I would miss him if he chose to sleep elsewhere. Perhaps his other favorite place is on
the back of our patio boat -- he is a true boatsman Best of all is his enthusiasm and love for everyone -- from
grandchidren to strangers.
Magnum's heart murmur (3 on a scale of 6) has not worsened -- he takes his 25 mg of atenolol each day -- in 2
doses. He still is itchy -- sometimes worse than others. We have investigated all our options including a recent
thyroide scan -- .50mg Benedryl at night seems to take care of it as well as anything else.
April 24, 2006 was the start of my lucky days -- and I am grateful to SCBR for the gift that he is.
UPDATE 4/24/07 - Magnum and I are celebrating our first anniversary of his "forever homecoming" today. He may
be my 5th boxer but he is Number 1 in my book. (Don't tell Tiger, Patty, Maggie or Ginni.) He is a great dog -- loves
people -- has the curiosity of a cat and notices everything. The family loves him -- he does well with children as
well as adults. Maggs loves to ride in the car. I take him as often as possible as long as the weather is neither too
hot nor too cold. This spring he looks forward to going to Little League games to watch grandchildren play.
The vet still indicates that his heart murmur is pretty much a 3 (on a scale of 1-6). When he is extremely active, he
suffers for a period of 3 or more hours -- dreadful vomiting, white gums, etc.. Of course, we limit this - he absolutely
cannot run off lead -- a pity because he is a beautiful, graceful runner. Extreme cold was a factor one day this
winter -- but that's the only time he had one of these episodes that were not activity related. Even then, he was
jumping around trying to get back in the house out of the wind and terrible cold. His weight is good at about 65
(down from 70 which the vet thought was too much.)
We also have an ongoing "housebreaking" issue. If I leave Maggs in his kennel, he will often pee or even have a
BM in there. Obviously I take him out just before I leave. Recently I brought the kennel to the family room which is
downstairs. That made the problem even worse. I remember Nora telling me that Maggs had been locked in a
basement -- this is probably an offshoot of that. Recently I started leaving him in the living room with gates that
prevent his going upstairs or downstairs -- only 1 small pee today after leaving for 3 hours. I hope that is progress.
No matter what the case, we adore him and are so grateful to SCBR for giving him to me.
UPDATE 11/3/06 - Magnum has been with me for a little more than 6 months. It has been a great time for me and
I believe that he is happy as well. I am especially pleased with his interaction with family members - human and
canine. Magnum plays gently with my 4 year old twin grandsons - more enthusiastically with their nearly 11 year
old brother. He plays rough with my son's 7 year old boxer and a little more carefully with another son's 4 year old
Boston terrier. I had 2 boxers here for a week recently and I was able to walk them together. There are still
occasional "accidents" - not sure what that is all about and will put a question up on the Yahoo group for input.
Magnum is being checked regularly for his aortic stenosis . We have moved from monthly checks to every 4
months. His pulses are good - and when I press on his gums over his canine teeth, they change from bright red
to pale and recover to red immediately. We are doing atenelol 12.5 mg/2 X daily. He also takes benedryl (2 X
daily)for his itching - he does a lot of that. We are grateful for every day.
Magnum loves the patio boat - enjoys walks. He is the pride of our condo association - very seldom barks - and
goes deep into the brush to do his business! Don't know where that comes from but it sure makes it nice not to
have to scoop. If I stop to talk during his walk, he sits patiently. I have had 5 boxers since 1955 and Magnum is far
and away the best!
UPDATE 7/26/06 - What shall I say about this great dog! He is simply gorgeous -- has one of the most beautiful
gaits I have ever seen -- graceful, effortless. His stance is truly boxer. Maggs is a dark, dark reverse brindle -- his
coat is incredibly shiny.
This handsome guy seldom barks -- the only times I have heard him bark in three months have had to do with
other dogs. He loves everyone -- men and kids are his favorites.
I have a box of toys that my grandchildren enjoy when they visit -- the other day Magnum arrived in the living rooom
carrying a box of blocks in his mouth -- didn't drop even one of them -- apparently he wanted to build something.
We exchanged it for a doggy toy -- no objections from Maggs.
Two weeks ago we went to the vet to check his aortic stenosis after he has been on atenolol 1.5 mg twice daily.
Dr. Mak listented very carefully and thinks there is less turbulence -- and heard a murmur closer to 2 than 3 (which
it had been two weeks before. We are happy for that news and continue to take it a day at a time.
Continue to be grateful to SCBR for this chance to have such a great dog.
UPDATE 6/29/06 - After 9 weeks Magnum has found his way even more deeply into my heart, if that were possible.
He knows the routine and fits in so very well. He loves the times when the house is filled with grandchildren and
aunts and uncles - and enjoys time alone with me, and a chance to recoup. The family loves him. Maggs has met
his doggie cousins: Mia, a boxer girl, Duke the Boston terrier, and Wendell, a 4 month old pug. He does well with
all of them but couldn't really play with Wendell yet because of the age difference. The condo dogs are all his
friends -some more so than others. He is eating well - puts up with time in his crate when necessary (I bought
him a larger one so that he would have more room and comfort). He loves the boat and even likes walking on the
docks when he gets the chance. We completed obedience training and have the paper to prove it. He did quite
well - certainly better than the funny labs that were in his class - socialized well with all.
On a not so happy note, the cardiac ultrasound revealed an aortic stenosis, most likely congenital. The prognosis
is uncertain - it depends on the progress of the disease. Early or sudden death are certainly two real possibilities
- but then there are some dogs that manage to have normal life spans. We will continue to monitor on a regular
basis - perhaps start a beta blocker (the doctors are still deciding whether or not to start now). As for Maggs and
me, we will continue to take life a day at a time - and enjoy each one as much as we possibly can. As the vet said
when we were leaving - "It certainly doesn't change how nice he is." - and that's the truth. Maggs is a great dog and
I am so lucky to have him.
UPDATE 6/27/06 - I updated Magg in the "Update your Dog' section of the website. I have had him for 9 wonderful
weeks -- he is my fifth boxer and one of the best ever. Today we had cardiac ultrasound which diagnosed him as
having aortic stenosis, probably congenital. There are a number of outcomes -- some not good at all. Our vet will
keep a close watch -- possibly start a beta blocker at some point. Just wanted to put this out there in case
someone has had experience with this -- I know it is not uncommon in boxers. As I was leaving, Dr. Mak said to
me: "It doesn't change how nice he is..." No, it doesn't -- I will take good care of my buddy and enjoy each day -- a
good lesson for all.
4/24/06 - Magnum has been adopted!
4/15/06 Magnum is doing super! He is all up to date and neutered now, and his sweet personality is really coming
out. He is such a handsome boy and really swings his legs out and marches when he walks. I've been taking him
on daily walks as he is really good on leash and loves to go. Although someone has worked with heeling I dont
think he has had formal obedience as he does not sit when you stop as he should. He is very tractable and I think
would learn quickly in a class, and he is also very anxious to please. Magnum loves to give kisses and wrestle a
bit, and enjoys patrolling around the house when he has his turn to roam free.
As I had not originally planned to foster him I did not introduce him to any of my dogs until recently, but he seems
fine with my two quiet boys. I think he would also be fine with a female who likes other dogs. He is eating well
though he did have a spell of diarreah last weekend that he has recovered from, probably due to the stress of all
his changes. He is crating well too, though I did opt to put him in my largest wire crate as he did have some anxiety
being crated when he was first here. It seems to have subsided now that he is accustomed to our daily routine,
and even though he is crated here at my house while I work, I do have other dogs here, including a loose one, so
he is not truly alone. That helps many dogs that have mild seperation anxiety. He will be a wonderful adiiton to
some lucky family.
4/5/06 Magnum was pulled from a local shelter this afternoon. He is a beautiful dark brindle boy with nice white
markings on his chest. He will be neutered and brought up to date tomorrow. Magnum is a typical active young
boxer, very high energy, but also very sweet.
I have had no issues handling him or crating him, and he does quite well on the leash. According to his
paperwork he did not like being confined in a basement, but he seems to be doing just fine in a crate.
