Boxer Health Guide
Complete health profile covering disease predispositions, vital statistics, and preventive care recommendations for Boxer.
Vital Statistics
| Lifespan | 10–12 years |
| Weight Range | 25–36.3 kg |
| Height Range | 53–64 cm |
Disease Predispositions (8)
Boxer is predisposed to the following health conditions. 5 are hereditary.
| Condition | Category | Risk Level | Hereditary | Screening |
| Cancer |
N/A |
Moderate |
No |
Annual exam |
| Dilated Cardiomyopathy |
N/A |
Moderate |
No |
Annual exam |
| Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus |
N/A |
Moderate |
No |
Annual exam |
| Hip Dysplasia |
N/A |
Moderate |
Yes |
Annual exam |
| Autoimmune Thyroiditis |
N/A |
Moderate |
Yes |
Annual exam |
| Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) |
N/A |
Moderate |
Yes |
Annual exam |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) |
N/A |
Moderate |
Yes |
Annual exam |
| Aortic Valve Disease |
N/A |
Moderate |
Yes |
Annual exam |
Obesity & Weight Management
| Obesity Risk Level | Moderate |
| Ideal Body Condition Score | 5 |
Genetic Screening
| CHIC Required Tests | Hip Evaluation; Elbow Evaluation; Cardiac Exam; Thyroid Evaluation |
| Dystocia Risk | High |