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Boxer health survey online: All Boxer owners encouraged to participate

| February 10, 2012 Jennifer WalkerFebruary 10, 2012

The American Boxer Club has developed a breed health survey, and is asking all Boxer owners, past and present, to participate. The survey intends...

Idiopathic head tremors in Boxers

| September 20, 2011 Jennifer WalkerSeptember 20, 2011

Boxer owners are no strangers to panic attacks when it comes to their dogs. The inquisitive and mischievious nature of the breed frequently leads...

Holter monitoring for Boxer dogs

| July 19, 2011 Jennifer WalkerJuly 19, 2011

Boxer breeders who are concerned about producing long-lived, healthy puppies engage in health testing, which includes, among other things, holter...

Recall Alert: Pig ears sold in 14 states recalled due to possible salmonella

May 04, 2011 | May 4, 2011 Jennifer Walker

Keys Manufacturing Company, based in Paris, Illinois, is recalling pet chews made from pig ears due to possible contamination with Salmonella....

Aortic stenosis in Boxer dogs: Genetics and inheritance

May 03, 2011 | May 3, 2011 Jennifer Walker

Aortic Stenosis is a common heart condition in Boxers and other dogs, caused by a ridge or narrowing on the wall of the aorta, at or just below the...

Trainer saves Boxer's life with "CPR": A lesson for all dog owners [video]

Jennifer WalkerMarch 10, 2011 | March 10, 2011

Dog trainer Ron Pace, who owns the Canyon Crest K-9 Training Center in Tacoma, WA, has gained sudden fame after he saved the life of a client's...

DNA tests for Boxer dogs

| January 8, 2011 Jennifer WalkerJanuary 08, 2011

Dog breeders often talk about genetic screening or DNA tests on their dogs. The field of canine genetic research has grown over the last few...

Aortic stenosis in Boxer dogs: Physiology

December 17, 2010 | December 17, 2010 Jennifer Walker

Aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the aorta, is one of the most common cardiac diseases in all dogs. This narrowing may lead to exercise intolerance,...