ALCANCE BOXERS

Breeding & Showing Boxers for the love of the breed

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Boxer Heart Disease gene discovered by Dr Kathryn Meurs, Veterinary researcher at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. See the information at this website:  www.vetmed.wsu.edu/deptsVCGL/index.aspx

Dr Meurs' discovery means that professional boxer breeders now have two weapons available to them to identify and help manage potential carriers of Boxer Cardiomyopathy, more precisely known as ARVC (Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy).  These are:

1. Genetic Testing - currently only available at Washington State University - Veterinary Cardiac Genetics Lab
   
2. ECG Holter 24 hour monitor
   

By using these two tests, combined with the Boxer Association of Victoria Heart Murmer screening program, professional boxer breeders in Australia will be able to increase their puppy health profiles and provide owners with potentially healthier puppies.

Here at ALCANCE, all breeding dogs will be screened using the genetic test now available and will continue to be registered on the BAOV Heart Murmer Screening Register.

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