MYTH #1
White Boxers are rare.
FACT
Approximately 20 - 25% of all Boxers are born white. Some of the first foundation dogs for the Boxer breed were white.
As a matter of fact because of putting the label of "RARE" on these white boxers, unscrupulous breeders, backyard breeders and puppy farmers, may advertise them as such and add a hefty price tag!
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. Many whites are born without problems and stay trouble-free for the duration of their lives. In most ways the white Boxer isn't any different from any other Boxer. When problems do occur, they can occur in non-whites as well. It is difficult to find clear statistics about the white/nonwhite issue. White Boxer’s can be more prone to sunburn/stroke so more care may need to be afforded too them during long hot sunny spells.
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 colour 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 Kennel Club.They cannot be shown in the conformation ring however, they can partake in agility and obedience classes.
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White Boxers are rare.
FACT
Approximately 20 - 25% of all Boxers are born white. Some of the first foundation dogs for the Boxer breed were white.
As a matter of fact because of putting the label of "RARE" on these white boxers, unscrupulous breeders, backyard breeders and puppy farmers, may advertise them as such and add a hefty price tag!
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. Many whites are born without problems and stay trouble-free for the duration of their lives. In most ways the white Boxer isn't any different from any other Boxer. When problems do occur, they can occur in non-whites as well. It is difficult to find clear statistics about the white/nonwhite issue. White Boxer’s can be more prone to sunburn/stroke so more care may need to be afforded too them during long hot sunny spells.
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 colour 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 Kennel Club.They cannot be shown in the conformation ring however, they can partake in agility and obedience classes.
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