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The Boxer At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC
Country of Origin
Germany
Life Expectancy
10 - 12 yrs
Height Range
21 - 25 in
Weight Range
55 - 70 lbs
Colors
Fawn or brindle, with white markings
Trainability
Very good, but requires an active trainer due to his high energy level
With Children
Very good, although may be too playful for very young children
With Animals
Requires socialization from a young age
Climate
Tolerates heat well
Indoor/Outdoor
Should be both; needs interaction
Exercise Reqd
High. Really needs a fenced yard and plenty of play time with family
Grooming Reqd
Low.
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Duke and Camber
Posted by Chris & Carleight from NW Kansas
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Sparticus
Posted by Lisa from 7 Barrows St.
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relaxing on a sunny day
Posted by peg evans from United States
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Garfield and Reese
Posted by Joan Musso from New Jersey
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Boxer Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Boxer breeders:
Cardiac Evaluation - OFA
Cardiomyopathy (Holter Monitor)
Elbow Displasia (OFA, by X-Ray)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Thyroid Function Test (blood test)
Boxer Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Boxer:
Abnormal Dentition
Atrial Septal Defect
Autoimmune Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
Canine Allergies
Cardiomyopathy
Cataract
Cherry Eye (Eversion of nictitating membrane)
Crohns Disease
Cushings Disease
Cutaneous asthenia
Cystinuria
Demodicosis
Dermoid cyst
Distichiasis
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Endocardial fibroelastosis
Entropion
Gastric Torsion
Hemophilia - Prothrombin Deficiency
Hemophilia A - Classic Hemophilia
Histiocytoma
Hypothyroidism
Mastocytoma
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Portosystemic Shunt
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Sertoli Cell Tumor
Spondylosis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Subaortic Stenosis
Superficial corneal ulcer
Thyroiditis
Ulcerative Keratitis
Unexplained Fainting
Vaginal Hyperplasia
von Willebrands Disease
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