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White Boxer Dogs
Regrettably, some people still believe that white Boxer dogs or puppies are the least favorable of the breed. Some will argue that those dogs born white are more prone to illness or more aggressive than the other more traditionally colored dogs of the breed. Some think that they have a different set of personality traits and will show different behavior than more traditionally colored dogs. For those of us who are lucky enough to love a white Boxer puppy...This simply could not be further from the truth. There is a lot of false information that can easily be found...So, let's clear this up by looking at the facts. While each dog is an individual and has his or her own personality quirks, in general, white Boxer dogs will behave exactly like most other more traditionally colored pups and dogs. There is no set change in disposition, aggressiveness or any other trait. Most, if not all Boxers are comical, fun loving and expressive animals with a strong craving to please their owners. They are excellent companions, family pets and enjoy the company of their humans. A white Boxer dog is not automatically ill or blind or has eye issues...and this color is actually not that rare. In fact, 25% of all Boxers born are white. And the majority of them (70 - 75%) are born perfectly healthy. What Causes This Coat Color White Boxers are not the result of genetic birth defects. In fact, they do not have defects at all. Just as human hair is the product of the combined genetics of the human parents, the color of a Boxer puppy’s coat is determined by the genetics of both the father (sire) and mother (dam)… Also color can skip a generation and a Boxer may have the color of his or her grandmother or grandfather. In some cases, color can go back as far as 5 generations. Both of the parents must carry the genetic code white. In every way the puppy is the same as all of its siblings…with all the liveliness, traits, and spirit that make them Boxers. A white Boxer is not an albino. Albinos entirely lack pigment. Any dog breed will infrequently have an albino…although it is very rare. When a dog is an albino there is no colored pigmentation anywhere on the dog…They have pink eyes and a complete lack of color anywhere on the body. Most white Boxer dogs have some spots on their skin (which can be seen due to their short coats) and have some markings around their nose and mouth. Some have colored markings in their coat (such as brown spots around an eye or on the back, etc). They will have pigment in their eyes, this alone rules out albinism as the cause of their whiteness. They are especially beautiful and expressive looking, as their eyes stand out very much and they often have the “puppy dog look” that makes us melt! Approximately one in four puppies are white (either all white or majorly white). Therefore, this is not a rare color. Even so, the AKC Boxer breed standard requires that 2/3's of the body be either fawn or brindle in color. Because of this limitation, white Boxer dogs do not meet the breed standard for show conformation. Many breeders and handlers hope that this changes. White Boxers, as beautiful as they are, may someday be accepted for conformation in AKC show events. Fortunately, the American Boxer Club allows for white Boxers to be registered with the AKC on limited privilege. |
Pictured above. This Awesome Family chose to love more than one white boxer and surprised their kids with two sisters! They are living "The Dream" Healthy and Happily together! Thanks for the photo, Yeager Family!
Pictures in Slideshow: "Falkor The White Boxer" (applauded for the Best name for a white boxer), he has his own Facebook page and Rocks Out With his Dad in a Band and digs Frisbee . Potato and Lorelei love hanging with their cool family on an Island. Thank you all for the pictures Kirk & Lanie!
Another Great White Baby...Tundra The Amazing White Boxer and her Loving Colorful Family members too! Thank you To Rosemarie & the Whole Boxer Family for the pictures and the Many Paws, LOL!!!!
Pictures in Slideshow: "Falkor The White Boxer" (applauded for the Best name for a white boxer), he has his own Facebook page and Rocks Out With his Dad in a Band and digs Frisbee . Potato and Lorelei love hanging with their cool family on an Island. Thank you all for the pictures Kirk & Lanie!
Another Great White Baby...Tundra The Amazing White Boxer and her Loving Colorful Family members too! Thank you To Rosemarie & the Whole Boxer Family for the pictures and the Many Paws, LOL!!!!