Does A Boxer Have Any Health Problems?

[Tie]

Hi, everyone. I am planning on getting a boxer sometime in the near future, and i was wondering if Boxer dogs have any certain health problems that i should know about.

[Tombo]

sometimes Boxers will have minor - severe heart problems... But my boxer (maximus) Is Perfectly healthy. I got him from a Breeder in Hampton Ontario, She is really good and I am in love with my baby maxi..lol...

Another problem with boxers is that they are prone to tumors.

[BoxerLove]

I've been fortunate with my boxers never to have had any major problems. But I did an internet search and came up with this information that I hope will help you.

Unfortunately, the Boxer is susceptible to several potential health problems, including hip dysplasia, bloat, aortic stenosis (a heart ailment), digestive problems, hypothyroidism, and cancerous and benign tumors.

Hip dysplasia and hypothyroidism affect many breeds of dogs and their presence can be determined by testing breeding stock before mating. Dysplastic dogs should not be bred; thyroid dogs should be bred carefully to non-thyroid dogs. Thyroid disease can be controlled by medicine; dysplasia cannot be controlled and can be corrected or alleviated only by surgery.

Prospective Boxer buyers should ask breeders for proof the litter's sire and dam are free of dysplasia and for the thyroid status of both puppy parents.

Bloat is a life-threatening disease of deep-chested dogs. The incidence may be lessened by feeding adult dogs twice a day; sticking to a premium dog food diet without table scraps -- especially spicy or rich table scraps; and by allowing a dog to digest his meal before indulging in strenuous exercise. However, bloat cannot be completely prevented, so vigilance is necessary to make sure that the dog gets to a clinic as soon as possible after the symptoms are noticed.

Potential Boxer owners may be tempted to reconsider their preference upon learning of potential health problems, but should think again. The incidence of these diseases is not high, and buying from an ethical breeder who provides health certificates, answers questions about her breeding stock, and offers a contract that backs up her dogs improves the chances of getting a healthy pet.

[Trackerway]

Very nice info, Boxerlove. I've not had any of these problems with my dog, but it's great to see all the info in one place.

[Rich S]

Is hyper a health problem? If so, then yes, boxer's have a serious heath problem.

[BoxerLove]

Originally Posted by Rich S

Is hyper a health problem? If so, then yes, boxer's have a serious heath problem.

Funny Rich! Funny because it's SO TRUE!!

[williamgump]

Last couple of weeks I am having boxer dog. Still now I don't find any health problems with my dog. I have to take him to veterinary doctor and I have to find is there any health problem to him.