The Boxer, a large member of the Working Group of dogs, was developed in Germany in the 1800s from the now extinct Bullenbeisser (German Bulldog) and the English Bulldog. The Boxer is one of a number of brachycephalic dog breeds.

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Alopecia (Seasonal), Aortic Stenosis (Heart Disease), Atopy, Atrial Septal Defect, Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy, Congenital Deafness, Corneal Dystrophy, Corneal Ulcers, Cryptorchidism, Cushing’s Disease, Cutaneous Hemangioma, Cutaneous Hemangiosarcoma, Degenerative Myelopathy, Demodectic Mange, Dermoid Cysts, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Distichiasis, Ectropion, Entropion, Gastric Dilation Volvulus (GDV - Bloat), Hip Dysplasia, Hypothyroidism, Lymphoma, Lymphosarcoma, Mast Cell Tumours, Medication Sensitivity, Melanoma, Muzzle Folliculitis, Osteosarcoma (Skull), Pericardial Effusion, Pododermatitis, Puppy Acne, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin, Wobbler Syndrome

(* The fact that this breed may be susceptible to these conditions does not mean that all dogs of this breed will be affected by them. They are listed here purely as a guide.)

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