AKC question concerning Boxers?
Our good friend is a serious-hobby breeder. Has a DNA certified Boxer Female and a DNA certified Mastiff female.
This years litter of boxers were born on my 30th birthday, and I am finally getting a boxer pup when they are ready. ( I have wanted one for years )
Anyway, I have already chosen my pup and have been going over daily to help out and learn about the breed.
I have a few questions that I have not been able to get suitably answered.
( They have nothing to do with my pup, but about the breed standards and history in general )
I am curious to know why they have such limited color standards for show and do not accept boxers that are solid white, more than 1/3 white, or black. All the sites I have searched do not give any reason for this.
** More questions to follow soon…
I have chosen a reverse brindle with white markings ..
I am just curious, the more I learn..the more questions I have out of curiosity
They don’t allow either white or checked Boxers into the conformation ring because it has been deemed unethical to breed them. Hell, until the past 50 years or so (might be more or less), it was deemed unethical to let them LIVE.
Why? Mainly because there are “genetic links” to deafness and, if I recall correctly, heart problems. And other undesirable, unhealthy genes. This isn’t scientifically proven, but it’s still very much believed in. And caution needs to be taken. So it’s the way it is to attempt to keep any undesirable genes from being passed on.
Black is because, well, you can’t get a true black Boxer. If it is truly black, not extremely dark brindle, it is more than likely a mix and not a purebred.
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That’s great you’re trying to learn more about Boxers and understand why things in the standard, ring, and history are the way they are. I really wish more people were more like you. Keep on asking. By the way (sorry, have to do this) — shoutout from another flashy, reverse brindle Boxer owner!
Now I have a question for the answerer below me — I’m confused. How’s brindle a terrible color for Boxers? I knew many judges prefered fawn to brindle, but I was unaware anyone would actually balk at it. Still trying to learn all the ins and outs of the breed myself. Thank you ahead of time if you answer.
judging the boxer part 1 the boxer is a square not a rectangle