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AFFILIATIONS
American Boxer Charitable
Foundation "ABCF"
American Kennel Club
Canine Health Foundation
"AKC-CHF"
Canine Health Information
Center "CHIC"
ARTICLES
Acepromazine Warning
Breed Longevity
Lifesaving Tips for your Dog
Rabies Vaccination
Requirements by State
DNA SAMPLES
DNA Collection Form for
the Broad Institute
HEALTH SCREENING
ABC Requirements for
Health Screening for AKC
Breeder of Merit Program
Health Screening of Boxers
in Breeding Program
OFA-CHIC Health
Testing Requirements
HEALTH SURVEY
August 2012 
March 2012
OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES
Cornell University Health
Topics
Orthopedic Foundation for
Animals "OFA"
PennHIP
Pet Med
PubMed
ABC Requirements for Health Screening for AKC Breeder of Merit Program
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% |
| Hypothyroidism | Thyroid Panel | Prior to Breeding | Date Tested | |
| AS / SAS | Auscultation / Doppler | 2 years | Once | Date Tested |
| Aortic Valve Disease | Auscultation / Doppler | None | None | Date Tested |
| Boxer Cardiomyopathy | Holter Monitor | 1 year | Annually | Date Tested |
| (ARVC Only) | DNA | None | Once | A/A, A/N, N/N |
| Degenerative Myelopathy | DNA | None | Once | A/A, A/N, N/N |
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
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