My name is Tanker Wayne Osborn, and I am a handsome white
Boxer. My Human Mom and Dad said I should tell you about white Boxers,
so you will understand us a little better.
First of all, there
are many myths about us white Boxers.
We are not the least bit rare. In fact, about 20% of all baby Boxers
are white.
Some of us are born
deaf, but only about 12 percent of us white babies. The rest of us
can hear just fine including me! Those of us who are deaf can be taught
"sign language" similar to what deaf or hearing impaired
humans use to communicate.
We are not prone to
more health problems than our fawn and brindle siblings because of
our color. Because our skin color doesn't affect our health, we can
live just as long as dark-colored Boxers. Our light-colored skin is
more sensitive and will burn more easily, so we have to watch how
long we are outside in the sunlight.
And now, here are some
facts about white Boxers:
- We can be registered
with the American Kennel Club (AKC) but the American Boxer Club (ABC),
who provides the AKC with the breed standard for Boxers, does not
currently allow its members to register whites with the AKC. At AKC
shows, we can only compete in performance areas such as agility and
obedience. Even Boxers, white or colored, not registered with the
AKC can compete in these types of trials by obtaining what is called
an ILP from the AKC.
- In the past some breeders
required that a contract be signed prior to breeding stating that
any white puppies will be destroyed at birth. The good news is that
some of these horrible practices are changing. Many reputable breeders
now place their white puppies in great homes or their white puppies
may go to rescue organizations to find their great homes. These babies
are the lucky ones because they find happy forever homes.
- We make great companions
and are very smart just like our fawn and brindle brothers and sisters.
I am really smart, too. Sorry Mom, I know you told me not to brag.
I hope you have learned
something about white Boxers and understand us a little better now.
It was fun talking to all of you!
**Coming soon: other
articles and links to web sites that will give you even more great
information about us White Boxers!
Please keep checking
back with me because I will be writing more later!
Boxer Wiggles and Slurps!
Tanker
