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Understanding your Boxer's playful nature and athletic build is essential for responsible breeding
Male: 65-80 lbs
Female: 50-65 lbs
Male: 23-25 inches
Female: 21.5-23.5 inches
10-12 years
With proper care
Playful, Loyal
Eternal puppy
Boxers maintain playful, clownish behavior throughout life. High energy and enthusiasm require active owners. Screen homes for exercise commitment.
Originally bred for bull-baiting and guard work. Modern Boxers excel in protection sports, therapy work. Maintain stable temperament.
Fawn and brindle are standard colors. White Boxers (20%+ white) are prone to deafness and sunburn. Responsible placement crucial.
Brachycephalic features make Boxers heat-sensitive. Cannot be outdoor dogs in hot climates. Climate control essential for breeding facility.
Boxers face serious health challenges requiring extensive testing and careful breeding decisions
Annual 24-hour Holter monitoring MANDATORY after age 3. Also called Boxer Cardiomyopathy. Leading cause of sudden death in Boxers.
Boxers have one of the highest cancer rates. Mast cell tumors, lymphoma, and brain tumors common. Screen bloodlines carefully.
OFA or PennHIP testing required. Both parents should have good or excellent ratings.
Genetic testing available and recommended. Progressive spinal cord disease appearing in older dogs.
Annual thyroid panel recommended. Can affect metabolism and coat quality.
Deep-chested breed at risk. Consider prophylactic gastropexy. Feed multiple small meals.
Though not extreme, Boxers can have breathing difficulties. Avoid overly short muzzles.
Prominent eyes prone to injury. Annual eye exams recommended.
ARVC causes sudden death in apparently healthy Boxers, often during exercise or excitement. Annual 24-hour Holter monitoring is MANDATORY for all breeding dogs starting at age 3. Dogs with more than 50 VPCs (ventricular premature complexes) in 24 hours should not be bred. This devastating condition can appear at any age but typically manifests between 5-7 years. Early detection through Holter monitoring is the only way to prevent passing this fatal condition to puppies.
Follow these essential guidelines for responsible Boxer breeding
Male Boxers
2 to 6 years
Female Boxers
2 to 5 years
Earlier retirement recommended due to high cancer rates. Heart testing cannot begin until age 3, so initial breeding at 2 requires follow-up.
Boxer Cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is the #1 health concern. Annual cardiac monitoring is absolutely critical.
Females: No more than once per year, maximum 3 litters lifetime
Skip at least one heat cycle between litters
Due to cancer risks, limiting breeding career is advised. Focus on quality and health
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