The testicle/s, which developed in abdomen, fail to descend into scrotum. The usually underdeveloped and non-functional testicle/s should be removed, as it could turn cancerous later in life.

If condition remains after puppy is more than 2 months old, then chances are it will remain so permanently.

Eye ulcers, if caught early, are easy to treat. Late treatment can be expensive for you as well as painful for your Boxer.

Dermodicosis or non-contagious mange first appears as numerous patches anywhere on Boxer's skin. The hair will fall off, leaving bald patches in large areas, and bald skin starts to break down, turning into crusty sores.

Atopy is itchy (pruritic) skin disease caused by allergy to something Boxer breathes in or touch.

It cannot be cured and is number two common allergic skin condition in dogs, after flea allergy dermatitis. Having fleas would make it worse for your Boxer.

A Boxer suffering from atopy would have itchiness particularly on hands and feet.

He'd be chewing his paws, scratching his ears, shaking its head, scratching muzzle or rubbing it on ground. These same symptoms can also be brought about by food allergy.

Acne in young dogs shows as red bumps (papules) and blackheads (comedones) on chin and lips.

Shorthaired dogs like Boxers are more likely to get them. And like in human, they start getting acne around puberty, but problem would usually go away after one year old or so.

However, you may have to help with some topical gel medication similar to one used by teenagers. Such lesions may become infected and develop pus, which becomes itchy for your Boxer and he starts rubbing his face in carpet or against furniture.

Urinary incontinence in dogs can be due to a neurological lesion - something not normal with parts of nervous system that deal with urine regulation.

A Boxer with incontinence will dribble urine and if a neurologic lesion is cause, then this has to be removed.

This is easier to do when you get your Boxer from a reputable breeder or from a pet shop that get their animals only from known breeders.

Exercise prudence if you are getting your Boxer puppy from pet stores, which often get their supply from breeders of unknown reputation.

These "puppy mills" as they are called are not known to put much emphasis on quality and health of pups they are producing.

Reputable breeders would adhere to accepted standards for Boxers in terms of uniformity in breed, good health, temperament, size and color.

Reputable breeders would be able to show pedigree and registration papers and/or pictures of parent dogs that may reside somewhere else.

Professional breeders are also there to produce dog show champions or prospects.

Even if you are not looking to raise a show champion Boxer, known breeders can provide you with some "best buy" puppies because not all puppies in a litter are show prospect/champion materials.