There was no difference in the average lifespan of females (10.41 years) and males (10.53 years)
#UK BOXER DOGS SKIN#
Among the 34 most common specific disorders, females had a higher risk of periodontal disease, skin masses, and urinary incontinence than males, while males had a higher probability of heart murmurs, aggression and aural (ear) discharge than females.Despite previous concerns, there was little evidence of major health differences between white and non-white Boxers The most common colours of Boxer dogs were brindle (23 percent) and dark red (23 percent) but 11 percent of Boxer dogs were white.skin mass (abnormal skin growth/lump) (4.29 percent)īoxers were shown to be quite large dogs, weighing on average 30.4kg, which owners should take into account when considering acquiring a Boxer dog (eg cost of feeding, issues around handling).įemale Boxers (27.6 kilograms) on average weighed quite a bit less than males (33.0 kilograms).heart murmur (abnormal sound in heartbeat) (4.29 percent).periodontal disease (gum disease) (4.63 percent).corneal ulceration (eye ulcer) (5.00 percent).epulis (fleshy lump on the gum) (5.84 percent).otitis externa (ear infection, being diagnosed in 7.15 percent of Boxers in 2016).The most commonly recorded specific disorders of Boxers included: The most commonly reported overall groups of disorders alongside neoplasia, were skin disorders (17.74 percent) and ear disorders (10.41 percent). The study found that 14.2 percent (one in seven) of Boxers were diagnosed with cancer (neoplasia) each year.Ĭancer was also found to be the most common cause of death (12.43 percent of all deaths), suggesting cancer should be considered a health priority for the breed.įollowing neoplasia, the next most common causes of death identified were brain disorders (9.54 percent) and mass lesions (lumps) (8.38 percent). These included tumours/cancers (neoplasia), gum mass (epulis) and eye ulceration, which shows the Boxer also has some important health concerns specific to the breed. However, the study did identify some specific conditions that Boxers were at a substantially higher risk of developing.
So, in that sense, many of the health issues of Boxers are just typical dog problems overall.
They did so via analysis of the clinical records of a random sample of 3,219 Boxer dogs who received veterinary care in 2016.ĭisproving some false narratives about the breed’s health risks, the study found that many of the common disorders that Boxers experience are typical of all dog breeds, including ear infections, dental problems and obesity. This study, led by the RVC’s VetCompass programme, aimed to explore these and other important health concerns in Boxers. However, despite these concerns, until now, there has been limited evidence on the overall health status of Boxers. Previous to this study, there were concerns that their relatively flattened faces (moderate brachycephaly) might mean Boxers were more likely to suffer from the problems commonly associated with flat face breeds, such as breathing problems and skin fold infections.
The Boxer dog has long been a popular breed in the UK, with this study finding that one in every 100 dogs in the UK are Boxers. These results will help vets provide breed-focused targeted preventative healthcare and better inform and prepare potential owners for what to expect from the unique breed. Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has found the most common health conditions in UK Boxer dogs are ear problems, tumours and eye ulcers.
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