Truth about white boxers

The White Boxer has been the cause of much controversy among breeders and owners for quite some time. You deserve to know the facts about white boxer dogs.

• Myth
  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.
  
  
  
  
• Myth
  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
  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
  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
  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
  White Boxers cannot be registered.
  
  Fact
  White Boxers can be registered with the Kennel Club. However, they can not been shown in the show ring, but they can be shown in obedience.