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The American Boxer Club recommends these tests only apply to dogs in an active breeding program and each dog must be identified with a microchip.
| Condition Tested |
Test Used |
Minimum Age |
Frequency |
Reported As |
| Hip Dysplasia |
Radiograph OFA
Penn Hip |
2 years
1 year |
Once
Once |
OFA#
PennHip% |
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| Hypothyroidism |
Thyroid Panel |
Prior to Breeding |
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Date Tested |
| |
| AS / SAS |
Auscultation / Doppler |
2 years |
Once |
Date Tested |
| |
| Aortic Valve Disease |
Auscultation / Doppler |
None |
None |
Date Tested |
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| Boxer Cardiomyopathy |
Holter Monitor |
1 year |
Annually |
Date Tested |
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| (ARVC Only) |
DNA |
None |
Once |
A/A, A/N, N/N |
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| Degenerative Myelopathy |
DNA |
None |
Once |
A/A, A/N, N/N |
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 The AKC Breeder of Merit Program honors breeder/exhibitors' dedication and hard work as they continue to produce dogs that are healthy, capable, and beautiful.
The foundation of today's AKC, Breeders of Merit have the power to influence, guide, and teach future breeders, exhibitors, and all purebred dog owners.
Program Requirements
An applicant must meet these requirements to be accepted into the Breeder of Merit Program.
Program Benefits
Program participants will enjoy many benefits, including these.
Program Application
Download a Breeder of Merit Program application here.
List of Participants
Enter search criteria or select "View All" to display a complete list of breeders.
For more information on the AKC Breeder of Merit Program, contact:
AKC Special Services Department
P O Box 900059
Raleigh, NC 27675
Phone: 919-233-9767 Email: merit@akc.org
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