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ARVC (cardiomyopathy) in dogs

A heart muscle disease where fatty or fibrous tissue replaces normal muscle, disrupting the electrical signals that control heartbeat. It causes irregular rhythms, fainting, exercise intolerance and, in some dogs, sudden death.

1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with ARVC (cardiomyopathy), including Boxer. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 11.3 to 11.3 years.

ARVC (cardiomyopathy) in dogs: quick facts

Type
cardiac condition
Breeds affected
1 of the 155 breeds we track
Severity (as scored)
Major-welfare or life-threatening

Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, ARVC (cardiomyopathy) is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.

Breeds commonly associated with ARVC (cardiomyopathy) (1), ranked by health score

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Boxer11.3 yr · large

Related cardiac conditions

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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.