Seasonal flank alopecia in boxers and Airedale terriers: 24 cases (1985-1992)

Clinical and histologic features of seasonal flank alopecia in 12 Airedale Terriers and 12 Boxers were reviewed. Most of the affected dogs were spayed females; however, sexually intact females as well as sexually intact and neutered male dogs with the disease were identified. Mean (+/- SD) age of onset was 3.6 +/- 2.4 years.