Boxers were first exhibited in a dog show for St. Bernards at Munich in 1895, the first Boxer club being founded the next year. Based on 2009 American Kennel Club statistics, Boxers are the sixth most popular breed of dog in the United States for the third year in a row—moving up in 2007 from the seventh spot, which they'd held since 2002.
Health
Leading health issues to which Boxers are prone include cancers, heart conditions such as Aortic Stenosis and Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (the so-called "Boxer Cardiomyopathy"), hypothyroidism, hip dysplasia, and degenerative myelopathy and epilepsy; other conditions that may be seen are gastric dilatation and torsion (bloat), intestinal problems, and allergies (although these may be more related to diet than breed).Entropion, a malformation of the eyelid requiring surgical correction, is occasionally seen, and some lines have a tendency toward spondylosis deformans, a fusing of the spine or dystocia.
According to a UK Kennel Club health survey, cancer accounts for 38.5% of Boxer deaths, followed by old age (21.5%), cardiac (6.9%) and gastrointestinal (6.9%) related issues.Responsible breeders use available tests to screen their breeding stock before breeding, and in some cases throughout the life of the dog, in an attempt to minimize the occurrence of these diseases in future generations.
Boxers are known to be very sensitive to the hypotensive and bradycardiac effects of a commonly-used veterinary sedative, acepromazine.It is recommended that the drug be avoided in the Boxer breed.
As an athletic breed, proper exercise and conditioning is important for the continued health and longevity of the Boxer. Care must be taken not to over-exercise young dogs, as this may damage growing bones; however once mature Boxers can be excellent jogging or running companions. Because of their brachycephalic head, they do not do well with high heat or humidity, and common sense should prevail when exercising a Boxer in these conditions.
Boxer Dog Club Directory (English )
- Articles about the breed, parade of champions videos, breed information, information for buyers, illustrated standard, club information, and annual awards.
- Details about club shows and match nights, including results and photos, as well as membership details. Bolsterstone, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
- Includes show news, a gallery and contact details. [Russian, German and English]- Breed standard, breeding, health. Club information, code of ethics, officers, newsletter, membership, upcoming events, awards.
- Photo gallery, events, show judges, breed history, German kennels, and club information.
- Club history and a list of officers. Italy.
- Show schedule, information on their training sessions and seminars, and photographs. United Kingdom.
- Breed council for South Africa. Newsletter, affiliated clubs, photographs, accredited breeders and club events.
- News, club history, show schedule, and breed description.
- Schedule for their match nights and show results. United Kingdom.
- Information on the club, including officers and membership application, schedule of events, and breed related links.
- Meeting schedule, events calendar, and links to member websites. North Carolina.
- Show results, news, information on their training classes, breed standard, and club history. United Kingdom.
- Provides owners, breeders, and exhibitors with facilities for obedience and ring craft training for show dogs. Includes membership details and history. Northwest
Boxer Dog Club Directory (German )
- Vereinigung der Boxerclubs. Bietet Information über die Rasse sowie Ausstellungen. Links zu Boxerclubs weltweit.
- Interkontinentale Mailingsliste für Mitglieder der ATIBOX angehörenden Klubs.- Vorstellung der Vorstands. Information zu den Übungszeiten, Erfolge und Termine, sowie der Körpersprache des Hundes. Thematische Fotogalerien.
- Der Klub stellt sich vor und informiert über den Standard sowie über Termine und Aktuelles.
- Ausbildung in Fährtenarbeit, Schutzdienst und Begleithund. Vobereitung auf Prüfungen und Ausstellungen. Bilder der Anlage und der Hunde bei der Arbeit.
- Boxerklub Bremen, Mitglied im Boxerklub München. Übungszeiten, Aktivitäten, Anfahrt und Kontakt.
- Gruppe Prignitz der Landesgruppe Berlin-Brandenburg stellt sich vor. Informationen über das Vereinsleben, Trainingszeiten und Termine. Züchterliste, Fotogalerie und Anfahrtskizze.
- Die Gruppe Essen des Boxerklubs München stellt sich vor. Ausbildung nach den Richtlinien des BK München. Termine, Bilder des Hundeplatzes und Kontaktinformationen.
- Zuchtbuchführender Verein seit 1895, Informationen rund um den Boxer, Richterliste, Züchterverzeichnis, Welpen-Offerte, Termine und Fotogalerie der Jahressieger.
- Landesgruppe Sachsen des BK-München. Bietet Information über das Vereinsleben, Hundesport und Termine. Züchterliste und Fotogalerie.
- Gruppe Nürnberg des Boxerklubs München stellt sich vor. Termine, Leistungen und Fotos.
- Ein Verein für Boxer, stellt sich und sein Ausbildungsangebot vor.
- Zucht- und Gebrauchshundeverein Deutschland e.V. Sitz Hamburg, Mitglied im VDH. Organisation, Termine und Züchterliste.
- Die Gruppe stellt sich mit Terminen, Züchtern, Links und Foto-Berichten vor.
- Der Verein stellt sich vor und bietet Informationen zu Veranstaltungen, Terminen und Übungsplätzen.
- Informationen über die Organisation des Verbandes, Ortsgruppen und Ausstellungen.
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