Boxer
Health
For such rough and tumble dogs they do seem to have rather delicate digestive systems- at it's extreme they may have colitis, which is a watery, bloody, mucous filled diarrhea. While the great majority of Boxers do not have colitis, the incidences, as compared to other breeds, is so high that it is referred to as Boxer colitis... an honor this breed could well do without.
Many sources of reference have said that hip dysphasia and bloat- a twisting of the stomach which can result in death- are also a potential problem with Boxers but neither seems to be prevalent.
The percentage of deafness is higher within the ranks of the white Boxers, but that percentage does not seem to be too high. Nearly all white Boxers are merely white Boxers- they are not albino!
While individual Boxers may have some of these problems, the breed as a whole is not noted to have many eye, ear, or skin problems. Younger Boxers may develop skin problems due to mange. This is a microscopic parasite all dogs have but usually have the immunity to control.
Mange is a stress related outbreak (either spots of hair disappear or a gradual loss all over the body) and is easily treated although it does require some diligence.
Basically, the Boxer is a happy, healthy, bouncy dog with a great joy for life!
