down's syndrom?

[tengles]

I am a new owner to the breed and I had heard that boxers were bred to have down syndrom. Is this true?
Please add some other interesting facts/things about the boxer breed!!
Thanks

 

[ehayes21]

Well that's a good one. How would that be even possible? I've never heard that...LOL

 

[Chiefsmom]

I work in the field of Developmental Disabilities, so I've done some minor research on the affects of Downs Syndrome with animals. Downs Syndrome is the only chromosomal defect that is believed to be able to affect all mammals. There have been documented cases of different mammals (horses, dogs, cats) to have Downs Syndrome. The reason is doesn't occur as often as in humans is due to that the mothers body rejects the baby early and they don't survive if this chromosomal defect is present. With that said, I'm not sure I'd believe the theory of boxers being bred with Downs Syndrome. Please correct me, somebody, if I'm wrong.

 

[bucca]

I work in the field of Developmental Disabilities, so I've done some minor research on the affects of Downs Syndrome with animals. Downs Syndrome is the only chromosomal defect that is believed to be able to affect all mammals. There have been documented cases of different mammals (horses, dogs, cats) to have Downs Syndrome. The reason is doesn't occur as often as in humans is due to that the mothers body rejects the baby early and they don't survive if this chromosomal defect is present. With that said, I'm not sure I'd believe the theory of boxers being bred with Downs Syndrome. Please correct me, somebody, if I'm wrong.

that is so interesting, i never knew that. thanks for explaining.

 

[Caney Creek]

I'm not sure I'd believe the theory of boxers being bred with Downs Syndrome. Please correct me, somebody, if I'm wrong.

I will definitely AGREE with you and add that I can't imagine WHY anyone would want to have a breed of dogs with mental disabilities??? That's just crazy!

 

[LILYLARUE]

I will definitely AGREE with you and add that I can't imagine WHY anyone would want to have a breed of dogs with mental disabilities??? That's just crazy!

Maybe they just needed an excuse for the boxer's being so dang crazy! Sorry, couldn't resist. ;(

 

[LILYLARUE]

Please accept my apologies if my last reply sounded insensitive. I in no way intended to be unempathetic to those with down's.

 

[ajosanders]

Haha, I'm sure everyone understands :P

 

[dlcenters]

This is really ironic due to the fact that my daughter always teases our J.C. saying she looks like she has "Down's Syndrome". weird...

 

[boxerlove45]

that is too funny..because my sons say the same thing about my calli..it,s either she has down syndrom or she is autistic..they always make fun of her...she is such a sweetheart..