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HEALTH AND EDUCATION

We are always working on adding more presentation topics.

Dates, times, locations subject to change without notice.
​After-meeting presentations always FREE and OPEN to guests and visitors.
​Seminars may be subject to registration fee. Check this page for latest information.
WE WOULD LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE BEING PRESENTED FOR 2023.
PLEASE CONTACT OUR COMMITTEE TO SUBMIT YOUR SUGGESTIONS.
THANK YOU!


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Pacific Northwest BOXER CLUB HEALTH COMMITTEE

We are looking for members to join us in promoting boxer health and wellness education!
PNBC Health Committee:
Teri Carpenter

Lillian Jesse 
Cathy Harber

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UPCOMING HEALTH CLINICS
Click on the links below for
information on nationwide
​health clinics being offered.


ORTHOPEDIC FOUNDATION FOR ANIMALS


CavalierHealth.org

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Recommendations For Health Screening Of Boxers In Breeding Program

TESTING AND REPORTING GUIDELINES 
AMERICAN BOXER CLUB (Parent Club of PNBC)
PER ABC Health & Research Committee 
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.
Use and interpretation of tests should be in consultation with your veterinarian or veterinary specialist. These guidelines will be updated as further knowledge is gained. 

Hip/Elbow Dysplasia -OFA Radiograph- 2 years (Done once)
PennHip -6 months (Done once)
Hypothyroidism- Thyroid Panel 2-Minimum age 2 years then Annually for Breeding
Aortic Valve Disease- Auscultation / Doppler-no minimum age
AS / SAS-Auscultation & Doppler Echocardiogram 1 -
Age 24 mos. -Done Once 
Boxer Cardiomyopathy 1- Holter Monitor Minimum age 12 mos. Completed Annually for Breeding
RECOMMENDED: 
ARVC 1
​(ARVC 2 IS ALSO NOW AVAILABLE)

DNA TEST, DONE ONCE: RESULTS: A/A, A/N, N/N
(AFFECTED, CARRIER, NORMAL)
Degenerative Myelopathy
DNA TEST DONE ONCE:  RESULTS: A/A, A/N, N/N
(AFFECTED, CARRIER, NORMAL)

ATTENTION BREEDERS:
LINK FOR THE REPRODUCTIVE SERIES FROM THE AKC CANINE HEALTH FOUNDATION AND ZOETIS:

https://www.akcchf.org/educational-resources/podcasts/chf-and-zoetis-reproduction-series.html

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OFA/CHIC HEALTH TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BOXERS
The OFA, working with the breed's parent club, recommends the following basic health screening tests for all breeding stock. Dogs meeting these basic health screening requirements will be issued Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) numbers. For CHIC certification, all results do not need to be normal, but they must all be in the public domain so that responsible breeders can make more informed breeding decisions. For potential puppy buyers, CHIC certification is a good indicator the breeder responsibly factors good health into their selection criteria. The breed specific list below represents the basic health screening recommendations. It is not all encompassing. There may be other health screening tests appropriate for this breed. And, there may be other health concerns for which there is no commonly accepted screening protocol available.
  • Hip Dysplasia (One of the following)
    OFA Evaluation ➚ 
    PennHIP Evaluation registered with OFA
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis 
    OFA evaluation from an approved laboratory ➚
  • Cardiac Evaluation 
    Advanced Cardiac Exam - must also include Holter ➚
  • Degeneratative Mylopathy (DM) 
    DNA based DM test from an approved lab - results registered with OFA ➚
  • ARRHYTHMOGENIC RIGHT VENTRICULAR CARDIOMYOPATHY (ARVC) DNA Test 
    DNA based ARVC test from an approved lab - results registered with OFA​​

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EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS


​PAST PRESENTATIONS HAVE INCLUDED...

Presentation by Cynthia Smith DVM, Reproductive Specialist. October 2018

Time to RALLY: Part 2. April 2018

Cardiac Holter Monitoring. December 2017

Time to RALLY: Part 1. November 2017
Presented by Lillian Jesse, BoxerBrains Project

Training Boxers: Why A Balanced Approach Is Best. October 2016
Presented by Lillian Jesse, BoxerBrains Project

Aggression in Your Household Pack: Can You Fix This? July 2016
Presented by Lillian Jesse, BoxerBrains Project

An Introduction to AKC Rally and AKC Canine Good Citizenship Program. November 2015
Presented by Lillian Jesse & Patricia Traughber

AKC Rally Fun Course. August 2015
Presented by Patricia Traughber

Battaglia's Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS). April 2014
Presented by Cecily Joque, Blackhawk Boxers, Breeder/Trainer/Exhibitor

The Making of an AKC Judge. November 2013
Presented by Warren Hudson, Warjoy Boxers & Pugs, AKC Judge

The Conformation Stack. October 2013
Presented by Cecily Joque, Blackhawk Boxers, Breeder/Handler

Why Do Boxers Have Such Difficulty With Corneal Ulcers? September 2013
Boxers & Their Gum Problems. August 2013
Presented by Lillian Sugahara Jesse, BoxerBrains & Washington Boxer Rescue






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