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Looking to breed my AKC registered male boxer Walker B! Extremely intelligent. Large head beautiful boxer.
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3 Year old 85 lb. fancy fawn black mask boxer to breed
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If that's your femal she's beautiful.
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Just hope you guys are getting your genetic testing screenings done before you breed
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What genetic testing has been done on your dog to prove he is breed worthy? (not trying to be snarky). All boxers should be genetically tested for several conditions. This is what the boxer clubs recommend
americanboxerclub.org
Unfortunately in todays world being an AKC registered dog has little meaning anymore. Too many of our beloved dogs have died early in life due to the lack of knowledge in past.
I hope it all works out for you.
American Boxer Club: Recommendations For Health Screening Of Boxers In Breeding Program
americanboxerclub.org
I hope it all works out for you.
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Yes there are heart testing that should be done and at least DM testing which is a relatively cheap test. DM is a horrible disease easily prevented by not breeding two carriers of the gene. ARVC testing requires holster monitoring these tests do cost but they cost more in emotional pain for potential owners and huge vet bills
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Glad you are taking the time to find out these things. The info you gather will also determine your dogs future health as well especially where ARVC is concerned. It really is the right thing to do. DM has been a disaster for so many people and so many breeds of dogs this is far from a Boxer problem alone.
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Degenerative myopathy, the dog will start limping in usually the right rear leg or seem weak or off this progresses to full paralysis of the back legs. It is a truly horrible thing.
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Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is an inherited neurologic disorder of dogs characterized by gradual muscle wasting and loss of coordination typically beginning in the hind limbs. There is no known cure at this time. One of the reasons genetic health testing on breeder dogs is so important.
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No cure for this or much treatment sometimes people fit thier dogs with wheelchairs. This genetic disease is easily
ly avoided with what I heard was a 60.00 test I could be wrong about that I’m not a breeder.
ly avoided with what I heard was a 60.00 test I could be wrong about that I’m not a breeder.
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DM in dogs is similar to Lou Gehrig's disease in humans. It is truly terrible, and one of that many reasons that it is not recommended to randomly breed boxers. I lost 2 of my beautiful boxers to this horrible disease and I will never again purchase a boxer or any dog without full health testing from experienced breeders.
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I feel the same way. I want a genetically tested pup with a history of genetically tested lineage, I put a lot of money and time into my pets and I want them healthy and around as long as possible. Of course I understand even with the best tested you can run into troubles however your odds are favored. I guess years ago people didn't care as much dogs were dogs but today they are part of the family.
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I am the same way after losing dogs that never got to live thier full potential I want to reduce the risk of some genetically passed thing. I put alot of time and money into my dogs and want to enjoy them for a long time. There are multiple other things that can take them away so it’s best to eliminate the ones you can do something about!
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