Boxers breathing habits

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Question

"Bubba" We have a 7yom whom seems to hyperventilate when relaxing in the house. Upon lying down, he will begin to breathe between 60-80 times a minute!!! We havent noticed any loss of conciousness or seizing associated with this breathing pattern, but it has us concerned. Whats the normal respiratory rate for a boxer? As a note, he is a very large-frame AKC boxer (tipping the scales at 100lbs) but our vet says he is in perfect shape; just larger than normal.

Answer
Bubba is gorgeous and he is a big, big boy.

That might be the cause for his breathing.

Boxers get hot very, very, extremely easy, and will pant even when laying around.

What might be considered a normal room temperature to you, is too hot to him.

I would suggest addressing this panting and breathing to your vet to check his lung health, but also consider a cooler house temperature.

Being as large as he is, is indication he becomes hotter than a smaller Boxer.

If he seems healthy in every other aspect, then checking his lungs for an okay, would signify room temperatures.

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