Boxer Health Guide

Complete health profile covering disease predispositions, vital statistics, and preventive care recommendations for Boxer.

Vital Statistics

Lifespan10–12 years
Weight Range25–36.3 kg
Height Range53–64 cm

Disease Predispositions (8)

Boxer is predisposed to the following health conditions. 5 are hereditary.

ConditionCategoryRisk LevelHereditaryScreening
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 LevelModerate
Ideal Body Condition Score5

Genetic Screening

CHIC Required TestsHip Evaluation; Elbow Evaluation; Cardiac Exam; Thyroid Evaluation
Dystocia RiskHigh

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