Genetically, all Boxers’ base color is fawn.
But, some Boxers carry “white spotting” genes, which lay white patches on top of the fawn.
And for breeders, “white Boxer” has a very specific definition: a Boxer with white markings covering more than 30% of its body.
Which doesn’t sound like a large proportion, but for a Boxer to have that much white in their coat, they must have inherited two copies of the “extreme white spotting” gene.
These Boxers produce so little pigment they end up at risk of sunburn, skin cancer and blindness caused by UV damage.
And because the same pigment also plays a vital role in the development of delicate hair cells in their ears, white Boxer dogs are more likely to be deaf.
This doesn’t mean white Boxers can’t make great family pets with the right care (and SPF!), but breeders will usually require them to be neutered so that the extreme white spotting gene isn’t passed on any further.
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But, some Boxers carry “white spotting” genes, which lay white patches on top of the fawn.
And for breeders, “white Boxer” has a very specific definition: a Boxer with white markings covering more than 30% of its body.
Which doesn’t sound like a large proportion, but for a Boxer to have that much white in their coat, they must have inherited two copies of the “extreme white spotting” gene.
These Boxers produce so little pigment they end up at risk of sunburn, skin cancer and blindness caused by UV damage.
And because the same pigment also plays a vital role in the development of delicate hair cells in their ears, white Boxer dogs are more likely to be deaf.
This doesn’t mean white Boxers can’t make great family pets with the right care (and SPF!), but breeders will usually require them to be neutered so that the extreme white spotting gene isn’t passed on any further.
https://zoobeeg.com/category/longest-videos/
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