are mostly white boxers unable to be bred?

Question

We just got a mostly white boxer, his back has a fawn kind of cape. We have heard we are not suppoed to breed them. We are planning to get a fawn female later to breed. He is AKC papered. And the vet didnt know. Does anyone have any sites or info that would help. If he isnt able to be bred we are going to keep him anyways. He's just tooo cute!

To help some with some of the odd answers i recieved: Both his parents are full fawn for 3+ generations. The reason I know this is because I got him from my brother in-law and they have been breeding for many years. I did not mean to sound like a complete total idiot, but my family has bred labradoodles and labradors for almost all my life.

I have gotten many of my dogs from the pound. I do not want to be in breeding for the profit. I would just like other people to enjoy boxers also.

And last but not least, I did not realize Yahoo Answers was meant to make others feel belittled by the sometimes rude answers people give.

If I would have known I was going to get rude answers I wouldnt have asked. I am not personally familiar with boxers (else I wouldnt have asked, I would have asked the breeders but they went out of town for the week).

THANKS for those who were not mean and gave very helpful answers!

Answer 1

You are not supposed to breed white boxers (more than 1/3 is white). White boxers are not show quality. I actuakky have contracts just in case i get any pups that are white saying they have to be spayed/nuetered. However I also sell them cheaper. I don't suggest breeding the boxer if it's white. Ant questions E-Mail me. My pups are due in 8 weeks.

Answer 2

The reason Boxers with a lot of white shouldn't be bred is because the white color gene is also related to genetic deafness and skin problems in the dogs -- too much white in the genes, and you could potentially produce all white Boxers, which will usually be deaf and have various other health problems.

I would stick to the "more than 1/3 white" rule. If you must breed him, do ALL genetic testing possible for the breed and research the b itch's pedigree...she may be fawn, but may also be carrying the genes to produce a white dog. You won't know unless you look back through her pedigree and know exactly what colors/amount of white her ancestors had/produced. The b itch should also be tested for genetic problems common to the breed.

You don't want to produce this problem, intentionally or unintentionally. Neuter, or be prepared to do a lot of testing and homework.

Answer 3

Do you realize that just on Petfinder alone there are over 120,000 HOMELESS dogs because of people breeding????? This doesn't even count the county shelters or poor strays that haven't been rescued.

To breed animals when there are so many that need homes is just UNTHINKABLE. I am sure that you are in it for a profit which makes it even worse. The only reason to breed is for the betterment of the breed otherwise you would be known as a backyard breeder.

You have NO CONTROL over what happens to the offspring. It doesn't mean anything that a nice couple that has paid a fortune for one of you puppies. Many high priced and full blooded dogs are abandoned and end up in shelters or are tossed out like trash everyday. Too many people like them as babies and then are through with them in a few months. No one wants to spay/neuter and trust me, some of your puppies WILL BE ABANDONED down the line. Me and other rescues do not want to have to take in your little puppies and all of their offspring when this happens

Thousands of dogs are put to death EVERY DAY because there aren't enough homes. I urge you to go to your county shelter and look at all of these little faces knowing that by breeding you are not only taking homes from them, but you will be adding more numbers to the shelter when some of yours end up there. I HOPE THAT YOU WILL PLEASE RECONSIDER ABOUT BREEDING!!! Do your dog a favor (you don't have a clue about breeding) and get him neutered!!!!

Answer 4

Your mostly white boxer is able to be bred - if she's not spayed or he's not been neutered. However, bear in mind that:

There is ONLY one reason why anyone should breed - and that is to improve the breed as a whole.

On the other hand, there are all kinds of reasons for dog owners - and especially you, with a white boxer, to NOT breed this particular dog.

The problem with white boxers (or white dobermans or shepherds or any other breed where white is not an acceptable coat color in AKC registration) is that the recessive genes that give that marble white coat and pink skin (really pretty) are also carriers and markers for other, not nearly as desirable, genetic traits such as skin, nerve, coat, eye, hearing, joint problems, etc. as well.

Your best bet is to have Chester neutered at about 4-8 months of age. AKC papers notwithstanding. In fact, your breeder was really incorrect in registering a white boxer with the AKC for this reason. He does not meet AKC standards. Typical of an inexperienced or disreputable breeder however - the dreaded "puppy mill" or BYB.

What you really should do is research the breed really well - determine the precise conformation standards. Go to rated AKC shows and ask breeders if they would kindly spare some time to talk about their breeds with you. They're awfully busy but often will at least give you some contact information for talking at length later on. Please listen to and follow their advice. They have decades of experience with your breed of dog - and have dedicated their lives and fortunes to it's continued improvement. They're really your best advisors. Take what they say to heart.

A word about AKC Registration. Any dog with registered parents (sire and dam) can be registered with the AKC - whether it is of show quality or not - and believe me maybe one of every several hundred - maybe thousand puppies is of show quality. The rest are simply "pet" quality. Also, it's up to the breeder to decide whether to register a puppy. That said, breeders - and we're referring to amatures, puppy mills and BYB's - have found that AKC papers will net them more money. So they have no scruples at all about registering puppies such as yours - those who for some reason don't conform to AKC standards.

Again, have your puppy neutered at the appropriate time and learn much more than you know now about your breed of dog before you even consider breeding.

Answer 5

In order to be bred, he should be shown and proven in the show ring. However, according to the AKC breed standard, Boxers with white over 1/3 or more of their bodies do NOT fit the standard. Sorry to say that your adorable boy should not be bred. Neuter him and treasure him as a wonderful pet that I'm sure he is, and take LOTS of pictures so everyone can see how cute he is for years and years to come. Here's a link to the breed standard. I found the information under color disqualifications.

http://www.akc.org/breeds/boxer/

Answer 6

I strongly suggest you do your research and talk with responsible breeders before deciding to take the plunge and start breeding. There is a lot more to breeding dogs than just them being "registered".

Please take a moment and look at the American Boxer Club's website. They are the parent club for the breed and it contains excellent information.
Go to some shows and find someone who would be willing to mentor you.

Answer 7

DO NOT BREED>.. you are quite obviously not familiar at all with BOXERS... i suggest you start by finding a reputable breeder and speaking with them,, go to dog shows and speak with the breeders there..... your dog should have been sold to you with LIMITED REGISTRATION PAPERS,,, you do not just by another boxer and breed it,, it takes years of researching pedigrees etc. in order to determine which male , from which lines , would compliment the female,,,

dogs are not chosen for breeding based on color,, it is conformation and a myriad of other things,, may i suggest you become familiar with the boxer standard.. and start from there..... my god

SPAY AND NEUTER,, we really do NOT need more puppymill wannabes,,,,, disgusting

Answer 8

I appreciate your desire for others to enjoy the boxer breed -- they are wonderful dogs.

Best to leave the breeding to those who have dedicated their lives to breeding, showing, and improving the breed. If you really want to learn more about breeding, ask one of these "pros" to be your mentor and teach you before you breed.

You don't want to be considered a backyard breeder or a for profit breeder by breeding before you know what you're doing -- it could come back to haunt you if, perchance, you ever did want to become a club member (and reputable breeder)

Here's a good link:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/NoPuppyMillsVA/What_is_a_Backyard_Breeder_/what_is_a_backyard_breeder_.html

and here's another one:

http://st15.startlogic.com/~justonel/breeder.html

Enjoy your boxer !
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ADD:
Oops - -forgot to give you another link

http://www.petfinder.com

Check out all the boxers in your area who are waiting for their forever homes

There are so many lovely boxers dying in shelters and waiting in rescues. Boxer rescues in my area have to repeatedly turn them away, solely due to lack of space. It's very sad :(

Answer 9

fristly a white oxer is out of bred standards...you should NEVER breed any dog out of standards...
secondly white boxers tend to be prone to deafness, by breeding your white boxer you are wittingly passing the possiblity for deafness to his offspring...

just because a dog has AKC papers does NOT mean its worthy of being bred...
neuter him and enjoy him as a pet.

and before you get your female "to breed" start looking into RESPONSIBLE breeding, this includeds SHOWING your dog in confirmation, and with a working breed preferably agility or obedience as well...
also included spending a fortune every year on ofa, cerf and optigen testign as well as thyroid, heart hips, knees and eyes...

breeding is something to never take lightly, find a responsible boxer breeder neer you, one that SHOWS and ask them to mentor you!

Answer 10

Just had to answer this question........but i have a boxer too! once u have a boxer u'll fall in love with them forever!!

there goes a lot into breeding.........good luck with that....... i don't think u are allowed to breed white boxers??

keep him anyway!!! i know u will be a great parent!!