Q#1: Are White Boxers rare?

White Boxers are not at all rare. White Boxers make up as much as 25% of all Boxers. They are the result of breeding two "Flashy" parents with the white coat gene. Because of the propensity for “flashy” Boxers in the United States, many white Boxer puppies are produced.

Q#2: Are White Boxers new?

Ch. Blanka v. Angertor, one of the founding bitches of the breed, was white. Blanka's daughter, Meta v.d. Passage is known for being one of the most influential females of the Boxer breed, having produced offspring of exceptional quality. Many of the original Boxers were white and could be registered in Germany until 1925. Difficulty arose in using white Boxers in police work, as they could easily be seen at night. For this reason, Germany eliminated the ability to register white dogs and some breeders began to kill white puppies. This was the start of the controversy surrounding white Boxers.

Q #3: Are White Boxers unhealthy?

Contrary to popular belief, there is no evidence that white Boxers are more susceptible to diseases. An estimated 10-15% of white Boxers are deaf due to a lack of pigmentation of the hair cells in the ear and may sunburn more easily than colored Boxers. 

Q #4: Are White Boxers albinos?

White Boxers are just Boxers with white coats, they are not albinos and do not lack pigmentation.  White boxers still retain their true coat color of fawn or brindle, but have an excessive amount of white markings, many with colored eye patches or "check" markings.

Q #5: Can White Boxers become registered with the AKC?

White Boxers can be registered and can compete in sporting events, however the Boxer breed standard indicates that 2/3 of the body must be brindle or fawn. Since white Boxers do not meet the breed standard, breeders feel that white Boxers are inferior to colored Boxers and less reputable breeders euthanize them at birth. We do not support the killing of healthy boxer puppies.

Q #6: It is acceptable to breed your white Boxer?

It is irresponsible to breed your white Boxer regardless of bloodlines, etc. because of the higher incidence of deafness in whites. Breeding whites sustains the recessive gene, even if no ill effects are observed in the immediate offspring. A few generations down the line, an animal will suffer from a condition it must live with for life because you wanted to breed your white Boxer.