| THE WHITE BOXER |
White Boxers: The Myths and the Facts!
Unfortunately, the White Boxer has
been the cause of much controversy
among breeders and owners for quite
some time. We hope the information in
this brief article will help dispel any
myths that you have heard about the
White Boxer.
MYTH #1
White Boxers are rare.
FACT
Approximately 25% of all Boxers are
born white. In fact, some of the first
foundation dogs for the Boxer breed
were white. Since White Boxers do not
conform to the breed standard of the
American Boxer Club and the American
Kennel Club, many are euthanized by
breeders. (Not Bluerose Boxers!)
MYTH #2
White Boxers develop more health
problems and are sicker than other
Boxers.
FACT
Because a Boxer is white does not
mean that it is going to be unhealthy. No
clinical evidence has been recorded
showing the White Boxer at higher risk
for health problems.
MYTH #3
All White Boxers are deaf and are not
trainable.
FACT
Although there is a higher incidence of
deafness when a Boxer is white
(approximately 18% of whites), not all
are deaf. Deaf Boxers can be trained
using a variety of methods including
hand signals, sign language, flashlights
and more. Training any Boxer, hearing
or deaf, requires time, patience and
understanding.
MYTH #4
White Boxers are "mean".
FACT
White Boxers are not "mean". Coat
color on a Boxer does not affect a
Boxer's personality. White Boxers
exhibit the same endearing personality
traits as their darker counterparts.
MYTH #5
White Boxers are albinos.
FACT
White Boxers are not albinos. Albino
dogs do not have any pigment. White
Boxers are simply born with white hair.
MYTH #6
White Boxers cannot be registered.
FACT
White Boxers can be registered with the
American Kennel Club. However, they
can not been shown in the conformation
ring, but they can be shown in
obedience.
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