What percentage of white Boxers are deaf?

Regarding deafness, the genetic basis of white in Boxers is the same as in Dalmatians, although without the ticking factor to give the spots. In the United States, approximately 8% are bilaterally deaf and approximately 22% unilateral, the total number is approximately 25-30 % who are affected either way.

How can I tell if my white Boxer is deaf?

See if the puppy jumps or shies away as you approach him. Hearing-impaired puppies are easily frightened, because they can feel your footsteps approaching but can’t hear the direction of the movement. If the puppy cries or ducks away when you approach from behind, he may be deaf.

Do white Boxers have problems?

A misconception abounds that white Boxers have more health problems than other Boxers. There is no clinical evidence to support this. A very small minority of white Boxers are born deaf but live normal, happy lives. White Boxers are no more prone to health problems than their fawn or brindle-colored littermates.

What is the life expectancy of a white Boxer dog?

10 to 12 years is the average lifespan usually ascribed to Boxers. But quite a few owners lose their dogs much earlier, frequently from cancer. On the other hand, some Boxers reportedly reach 13 to 15 years. There are documented cases of Boxers living as old as 16.

Why are white boxers killed?

Many of the original Boxers were white and could be registered in Germany until 1925. Difficulty arose in using white Boxers in police work, as they could easily be seen at night. For this reason, Germany eliminated the ability to register white dogs and some breeders began to kill white puppies.

Do white boxers go blind?

A white Boxer dog is not automatically ill or blind or has eye issues…and this color is actually not that rare. In fact, 25% of all Boxers born are white. And the majority of them (70 – 75%) are born perfectly healthy.

What health problems do white boxers have?

Unfortunately, Boxers are most prone to brain tumors, lymphoma and mast cell tumors. However, white boxers are extremely vulnerable to skin cancer as well so they should be protected if out in the sun.

Are white boxer dogs healthy?

A white Boxer dog is not automatically ill or blind or has eye issues…and this color is actually not that rare. In fact, 25% of all Boxers born are white. And the majority of them (70 – 75%) are born perfectly healthy.

What is a white boxer?

Boxers with white markings covering more than one-third of their coat – conventionally called “white” Boxers – are neither albino nor rare; approximately 20–25% of all Boxers born are white. Genetically, these dogs are either fawn or brindle, with excessive white markings overlying the base coat color.