| Occasionally I get messages from fans of Lucy | | | | They do make sunscreen for dogs and if you |
| and also asked questions about breeding our white | | | | have a white short haired dog of any kind I'd |
| boxer from friends. I'm sorry to say that although | | | | recommend that you put sunscreen or sunblock |
| the white boxer is not a rare occurrence, | | | | on your dog. This will cut down on the chances of |
| breeding of the white boxer is not sanctioned by | | | | skin cancer tremendously. |
| any kennel group. | | | | Terri and I love the boxer breed. I don't think we |
| In the past, most kennels and breeders would put | | | | will ever own any other type of dog. We are |
| down a white pup because they do not comply | | | | especially attracted to the white, but to own one |
| with the standards of the boxer breed. Other | | | | comes with some tough rules. Don't breed a |
| reasons for not wanting to breed a white are the | | | | white boxer is the number one rule! If you are |
| associated physical problems that the boxer may | | | | lucky enough to acquire a white from a litter of |
| encounter. It is reported that the gene that | | | | pups from a reputable breeder you will almost |
| produces the white flash in the boxer breed is | | | | certainly have to sign a spay and neuter contract. |
| associated with deafness. A white is actually a | | | | I think the best way to acquire any dog is |
| fawn or brindle boxer with a heavy white flash. | | | | through adoption however... |
| Nearly 18% of all white boxers have hearing loss | | | | Please do not let anything I've written here deter |
| in one or both ears which makes them a special | | | | you from owning a white boxer. They make |
| needs dog. Luckily for us our white "Lucy" does | | | | great family pets and therapy dogs. Best of all is |
| not display any hearing problems at this time. | | | | the number one characteristic that you will get |
| More health issues include increased chance of | | | | with any boxer and that is the heart of a clown, |
| sunburn and skin cancer. When we take Lucy out | | | | but that for another article. |
| on sunny days we have to mindful of this fact. | | | | |