I am the same one that asked the question about whats the deal with people downing white boxers. I worked at a ER Vet Clinic for 2 years. I have done my research on white boxers and they are not more prone to anything than a regular boxer are. The only thing 2 things that are different is their color and they get sunburnt easier. They Do not have a shorter life span, They do not easily get cancer. My 2 babies will always get checked for everything and anything. My only question is why do ignorant people kill them and disapprove them. They are just like any other dog anyone will ever own.
2007-09-09 12:05:55 · 14 answers · asked by Tiffany S 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If what you say is true about not having a shorter lifespan and not being prone to cancer then that is a new developement. I'm not trying to argue with you but I have been around show dogs all my life and breeding dogs myself for about 20 yrs. Although I am not myself familiar with the standards on Boxers, I have heard the health issues about them for many years. I have known breeders who also had told me that and that is why they frowned upon them. I sincerely hope that what I have heard all these years HAS been wrong, as you obviously love your dogs and I'd like to see them be with you for many years to come.
You sound very defensive about the info you were given, but the fact is we were all honestly answering your question. The reasons you were given ARE the reason why ignorant people kill them and disapprove of them. However, it's very rude of them to say anything to you about yours. It's not their place. They should keep their opinions to themselves.
Anyway, sorry you weren't happy with your answers. Best wishes anyway.
2007-09-09 12:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by Sniggle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually they are prone to certain genetic issues. The pigment in the skin actually helps develop the ear drums. A lot of white boxers are born deaf or blind. This is a fact. This is why show breeders, mostly, drown them at birth. They don't want to deal with them and the other issues that they may have genetically. Now, they are being more accepted and decent breeders are now adopting them out. My next issue is that idiot backyard breeders are breeding whites with whites, which will only produce genetically inferior white's that also are going to be more prone to be deaf or blind. I own a white boxer, that a show breeder gave to me . My mom breeds and shows boxers. So far, she hasn't had any whites appear in the litters.
2007-09-09 12:15:42 · answer #2 · answered by Alexis R 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I never heard any of these things before! And I got confused. At first I thought you were talking about white boxers as in the underpants. Then I thought you were talking about Boxing as in the sport... It was only right at the end I got it!
First, I think it's wrong to kill any animal. Unless of course it has a disease or is suffering etc. I guess people just choose to believe the myth and go ahead and kill them? But it falls down to ignorance basically.
2007-09-09 12:13:10 · answer #3 · answered by sean d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if you are a breeder and show your stock, then owning a white dog is an embarasment, to know that your kennels produced a faulty dog. It's stupid, I think it was 20% of boxers that are born white? If a breeder has a white boxer puppy, they should just not show it and find it a loving pet home! It's worse culling a puppy that could have been loved and cherished than not being able to rewrite genetics.
2007-09-09 12:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by Goldengirl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you 100%. I would never put a white boxer down. I charge less and require a contract with them. There are a lot of people that like the white boxers and would love to have one for a pet.
2007-09-11 18:11:46 · answer #5 · answered by ladybug_777_18 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are ignorant people of every kind in the world. Why not put you good knowledge base to work to help people know more about white Boxers???? My sister has one and always gets whites. There are many Rescues for White Boxers to save them from the misinformed (for lack of a nicer name) people. Do a Yahoo search and find them. I bet they'd be happy to have your knowledge!
2007-09-09 12:13:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Professional breeders euthanize them because too much white is considered a fault and they can't be shown. They only want to breed and show dogs that are true to standard. They commonly show up in litters. I have also seen plenty of healthy ones. I don't believe in euthanizing them either, just give them away spayed and neutered to pet homes--no papers.
2007-09-09 12:15:27 · answer #7 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never kill them but I don't agree with trying to a have a litter of unhealthily pups. I'm thought breeder where trying to bred to improve the breed and not make it worse. Just my thoughts on it.
2007-09-09 12:14:39 · answer #8 · answered by Weimaraner Luver~ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think some are supposed to be deaf, but i dont see that as a reason to put it down. hmm... next time someone comes in requesting to do that to his/her white boxer as the reason.
hope i helped~
Ari
2007-09-09 12:11:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are just people who dont have a heart... Animals are wonderful and people who dont see that are the ones that ought to be put to sleep....
2007-09-09 12:26:55 · answer #10 · answered by Raushni I 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋