Boxer

Abstract

A Boxer is a brachycephalic dog with a short-haired silky coat. Of primary importance in this breed are allergic dermatoses (atopic dermatitis) and their attendant infectious complications (Malassezia dermatitis and pyoderma). Recurrent urticaria is a sign pointing to atopic dermatitis in the Boxer. The Boxer also has a predisposition to the folliculitis found in short-haired dogs, in the sign of whish is a patchy coat. Acne frequently occurs in this breed and it is sometimes difficult to treat. The Boxer has also a predisposition to the nodular forms of leishmaniasis. Although mastocytomas are frequent in this breed, the prognosis is often better than in other breeds. There have also been reports of a predisposition to the mucocutaneous form of cutaneous lymphoma. Lastly, it would appear that dysendocrinia (hypothyroidism and hypercorticism) is more frequently encountered in the Boxer.