15 Things Only Boxer Dog Lovers Will Understand

Boxers are particularly prone to developing mast cell tumors, as well as lymphoma and brain tumors. White boxers and boxers with lots of white markings can get sunburned and even get skin cancer. If your boxer is light-colored, apply sunscreen to his ears, nose, and coat whenever they are outside.

This well-known heart defect occurs in many boxers. The aorta narrows below the aortic valve, forcing the heart to work harder to supply blood to the body. This disease can lead to fainting and even sudden death.

It is an inherited disease, but the mode of transmission is currently unknown. A veterinary cardiologist typically diagnoses the disease when a heart murmur is detected. Dogs with this disease should not be used for breeding.

Also called boxer arrhythmic cardiomyopathy (BAK), as well as familial ventricular arrhythmia (FVA) and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVK). BKM is a hereditary disease. The dog's heart beats intermittently (arrhythmia) due to an electrical conduction disorder. This can lead to weakness, collapse, or sudden death. Since this disease is difficult to detect, it can lead to unexpected death. Boxers showing signs of this disease should not be used for breeding.