![]() ![]() ![]() Breed standards are not written to discriminate. If you locate a breeder who breeds white boxers, I would ask them why, and strongly recommend searching for a different breeder.įor each breed that is recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), the AKC also recognizes an organization termed, "the parent club." Each parent club (in this case the American Boxer Club ) is responsible for establishing and writing a Breed Standard, a document describing that breed. However, it is not in the breeds best interest to use these dogs in any breeding program. White Boxers make wonderful pets, and absolutely have a place as companions, and beloved family members. To me it seems totally without logic to continue a breeding practice which, based on all available knowledge, will increase the prevalence of hereditary disease in a dog breed." I know that there is a strong group of advocates for white boxers, mostly because there is always attraction to something novel. If this practice is continued the prevalence of deafness in all boxers will increase as has happened with other breeds. If asked, I would be opposed to breeding white boxers - to either whites or colors. Breeding a white boxer without BCM back into the breed gene pool is not likely to affect BCM incidence, and in fact could worsen it if BCM is polygenic and the white boxer carries some of the responsible genes. I do not know the genetics of BCM, but it is not likely that white boxers are free of the defect, and nothing associated with pigmentation (or its absence) should logically protect against BCM. Breeding these dogs back into the boxer gene pool will very likely increase the overall incidence of deafness in ALL boxers (white or otherwise). "It is my opinion that white boxers carry a version of the regulatory gene that causes over- expression of the piebald gene, producing heavy white color, blue eyes, and deafness. Strain Associate Vice Chancellor Office of Research & Graduate Studies Louisiana State University. I trust this helps someone out there.Ī quote from George M. Here's some of my justification for the post on not breeding a white boxer. They make great family pets and therapy dogs. Please do not let anything I've written here deter you from owning a white boxer. I think the best way to acquire any dog is through adoption, however. Don't breed a white boxer is the number one rule! If you are lucky enough to acquire a white boxer from a litter of pups from a reputable breeder you will almost certainly have to sign a spay and neuter contract. We are especially attracted to the white boxer, but to own one comes with some tough rules. I don't think we will ever own any other type of dog. ![]() This will cut down on the chances of skin cancer tremendously. ![]() They do make sunscreen for dogs and if you have a white short-haired dog of any kind I'd recommend that you put sunscreen or sunblock on your dog. When we take Lucy out on sunny days we have to mindful of this fact. More health issues include increased chance of sunburn and skin cancer. Luckily for us, Lucy does not display any hearing problems at this time. Nearly 18% of all white boxers have hearing loss in one or both ears which makes them a special needs dog. A white boxer is actually a fawn or brindle with a heavy flash. It is reported that the gene that produces the white flash in the boxer breed is associated with deafness. Other reasons for not wanting to breed a white boxer are the associated physical problems that a white boxer may encounter. In the past, most kennels and breeders would put down a white boxer because they do not comply with the standards of the boxer breed. I'm sorry to say that although the white boxer is not a rare occurrence, breeding of the white boxer is not sanctioned by any kennel group. Occasionally I get messages from fans of Lucy and also asked questions about breeding our white boxer from friends. ![]()
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