Take The Boxer Heart Problems Quiz
Ten Important Questions Every Boxer Owner Should Know

Objective: Answer ALL 10 questions correctly.
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1. The most prevalent heart problem the breed faces is: 
A. Sub-aortic stenosis (SAS)
B. Pulmonic stenosis
C. Boxer Cardiomyopathy (BCM)
D. Heart-based tumor

2. The best test diagnose SAS is:
A. Three minute EKC
B. Echo cardiogram
C. Radiograph
D. Holter monitor for 24 hours

3. The best test to diagnose BCM is:
A. Holter monitor for 24 hours
B. Echo cardiogram for flow rates
C. Three minute EKG
D. Blood test for DNA markers

4. The first physical signs of BCM are:
A. Fainting
B. Sudden death
C. Exercise intolerance
D. All of the above

5. The earliest a Boxer should be screened for AS and SAS is:
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. Anytime

6. BCM is the same disease effecting Dobermans and Great Danes.
True
False

7. BCM is primarily an electrical disease of the heart and usually no murmurs are heard.
True
False

8. Boxers tend to throw more PVCs as they grow older.
True
False

9. Holter monitor readings need be taken only once in a dog’s life to certify him clear of BCM.
True
False

10. Dr Kathryn Meurs is now at the Washington State University and will continue her Boxer Cardiomyopathy studies there.
True
False

If you missed ANY of these questions, you must read the articles on the ABC website at: www.AmericanBoxerClub.org and click on "HEALTH".

Please test your dogs early and often. Also consider donating to the American Boxer Charitable Trust to help fund future Boxer research studies. The AKC will match all monies through their Canine Health Foundation as well!!!!

Answers: 1. C, 2. B, 3. A, 4. D, 5. C, 6. F, 7. T, 8. T, 9. F, 10. T

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