Take the Boxer Heart Problems Quiz Ten Important Questions Every Boxer Owner Should Know   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 to 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 SAS and BCM is: A.   6 months B.   1 year C.   2 years D.   Anytime   True or False 6. BCM is the same disease effecting Dobermans and Great Danes.   7. BCM is primarily an electrical disease of the heart and usually no murmurs are heard.   8. Boxers tend to throw more PVCs as they grow older.   9. Holter monitor readings need be taken only once in a dog’s life to certify him clear of BCM.   10.     Dr Kathryn Meurs is now at the University of Washington and will continue her Boxer Cardiomyopathy studies there. Answers Below, scroll down.                                               Answers: 1. C, 2. B, 3. A, 4. D, 5. C, 6. F, 7. T, 8. T, 9. F, 10. T       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!!!!