who makes rules like that its really unfair
2006-09-14 18:25:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Disqualifications Boxers that are any color other than fawn or brindle. Boxers with a total of white markings exceeding one-third of the entire coat.
2006-09-14 18:29:20 · update #1
They can be registered AKC..but not shown in conformation..However, they can be shown in all other disciplines, such as obedience and agility, etc. ..
That is what disqualification means..
The conformation ring is for the proving of breeding stock.. White boxers are not good breeding stock, as there would be several health issues, with are detrimental to the welfare of the breed as a whole.
.That doesn't mean that they are not healthy, but you WILL have problems if breeding white to white..
2006-09-14 20:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
for most breeds taht are known for their rich colors, a pure white is considered a flaw in the genes. For example, German Shepherds and Dobermans are known for their expressive and vibrant colors but when the all white started appearing, the judges and founders of the AKC requested blood tests on the albino dogs. They were found to have a defective gene which made them turn white or mostly white. Since they had this defective gene, they did not fall into the "picture perfect" dog. Remember, the dogs that AKC shows are what they and breeders consider to be the perfect specimen of a specific breed. There are other clubs that do allow albino dogs but AKC refuses to, again based on teh ideal picture and format. Now, as for who made the rules, honestly, if you look into the history of the AKC, it was the judges and the breeders of champion dogs that decided what was fully acceptable and not. You can petition to allow a type of dog in but it will take MANY more petitions from others as well as much time.
2006-09-14 18:31:27 · answer #2 · answered by vail2073 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The white boxers are not allowed in the show arena, but they can be registered with the AKC and compete in sporting events.
Many people believe that white boxers are albinos, which they are not. An albino is an animal that has no pigment whereas the white boxer's coat is just white and the animal does not lack pigment. For this reason the white boxer is not more susceptible to diseases that occur within albino animals than other boxers are.
2006-09-14 19:11:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have a White German Shepard, and they are against AKC specifications, but there are a million other groups for them...search the web for Boxer Groups.
2006-09-14 18:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by The Nag 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
***UNFAIR***????
LMAO!!!
W/out the BREED STANDARDS-drawn up by the PARENT CLUBS,umpty-ump years ago- there wouldn't BE any breeds! Just amorphous lumps of "dawgs"!
ALL breeds have STANDARDS,which describe EVERYTHING-including ALLOWABLE COLOR- about the CORRCET/PERFECT speciman of that breed.
"Rare colors" are RARE because they're WRONG!!! Reputable breeders used to bucket such HORRIBLE mistakes. Now,idiots are charging EXTRA(& getting it!!) from the GULLIBLE/IGNORANT public.
2006-09-15 00:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Huh- must be the state you live in or something- my cousin has two of them and they have papers
2006-09-14 18:27:12 · answer #6 · answered by anondewd 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋