White Boxers

Here we would like to offer some information on white boxers.

Not all white boxers are deaf!

White boxers are not caused by genetic birth defects. Just like human hair color is the product of combined genetics of the parents; so is the color of a boxer's coat.

25% of boxer puppies are white or almost white.

White boxers do not meet the breed standard, because of this they are frequently euthanized by the breeders.

White boxers can be registered with AKC however they can't be shown in the conformation ring, but are allowed to be shown in obedience ring.

White boxers have not been proven to have more health problems.

White boxers ARE more prone to sunburn if in direct sun for long periods of time. Which is easily prevented, if you are planning a extended outdoor activity with your boxer you would just need to apply sunscreen to his ears and face primarily.

Not all white boxers are deaf or blind. Only 18% of white boxers are deaf. Our rescue has never had a blind white boxer. The cause of deafness in white boxers is the absence of pigment cells in the inner ear resulting in a loss of sensory hair cells at about 6-8 weeks of age; also this shortage of pigment cells is the cause of white coat and unpigmented third eyelids.

Did you know a police dog has to know 46 different hand signals to become a certified police dog. Boxers hearing or deaf are capable of learning and leading happy productive lives. Deaf white boxers can be trained with a variety of methods, hand signals, sign language, flashlights and more.

White boxers should be spayed and neutered. This is because white boxers tend to reproduce deaf puppies. Even though your boxer maybe able to hear, their puppies may not.

White boxers are the same as any boxer. Many are overlooked because of myths and not knowing the facts.

Please take the time to research information on white boxers, you will find they would make the perfect addition to your home as any boxer would.

In every way the white boxers are the same as any color boxer, energy, personality, and everything that makes them a boxer.