Those Wonderful Whites!

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White Boxer births occur when whites or "flashy" Boxers are bred, and in the latter case, occur in approximately 20-25% of births. White Boxers are NOT rare, although some less than reputable breeders and pet stores may try to pass them off as "valuable."

White Boxers are not Albinos, which have no pigmentation and have pink eyes.  White Boxers have brown eyes, have some dark spots on their skin, and often have patches of fawn or brindle on their heads, faces, or bodies.  If the darker color covers one-half of their bodies, they are often referred to as "check" or "piebald" rather than white.

White Boxers appear to be at a higher risk of deafness than non-white Boxers, resulting from the absence of pigment cells in the inner ear.  Deaf dogs can easily learn signs, and are usually very attentive in watching their owners for "cues."  It is not proven that white Boxers have more significant health problems in general, except for sun burning more easily than fawns or brindles.

White Boxers are not considered typical breed standard by the American Boxer Club, which stipulates that two-thirds of the body be fawn or brindle.  They are usually viewed by breeders as less desirable, and are frequently put down or "sold cheap."  Therefore, Boxer rescues tend to take in a relatively high number of white Boxers who were not fortunate in their early home situations.

The early Boxers were whites!  It wasn't until later that the white was "bred out" in favor of fawns and brindles, but the strain continues today. White Boxers have the same wonderful temperament as fawn and brindle Boxers.  They are playful, outgoing "fur kids," and make devoted, loving family members.