Since we just had one born, now is a good time to share our policy on White Boxer Puppies. B4 Boxers is white boxer friendly, but we actively work to produce dogs that conform to the current Boxer Breed Standard. We believe that a Boxer is a Boxer, and a white one is just as intelligent, beautiful and just as outstanding as a companion as a colored dog. On the rare occasions that we do produce white puppies, we allow them to remain with the litter and raise them with the same loving care as any colored pup gets unless there is a very good reason to remove them.
Have I ever culled white pups? Yes, I have, and colored pups as well. The decision to cull one or more pups from a litter is always a difficult one, and must take into account all the pups, colored or not, in the assessment of overall health, confirmation and maturity. I do not believe in letting any animal suffer. When it is obvious that, despite my best efforts, a pup is not going to make it, I do the right thing and put them down. As a responsible breeder I accept that obligation and utilize the most humane means I possibly can to end that life.
Do we support the breeding white Boxers? Yes and No. We do believe that there are some white dogs who can be of great value to the overall Boxer gene pool, but we do not advocate the breeding of whites as a rule but rather as a very rare exception. I believe that any dog that is used for breeding should be carefully assessed to determine if they can contribute in a positive way to the health and development of a bloodline. Yes, I know, that statement is more than a little controversial and several Boxer Clubs will probably be adding me to their black list for that statement, but I will not support any organization that dictates to breeders how they should dispose of a puppy based solely upon the color of a pup.
So, what do I do with my white puppies you ask? I sell them and sometimes I give them away for free, but mostly I do whatever I need to do to see that they have the best homes possible, JUST LIKE EVERY OTHER PUP.
Do I market them as "Rare White Boxers"? No. While it is true that I rarely produce them, the fact remains that white boxers are actually fairly common and charging some inflated price and justifying it by claiming that they are "rare" is unconscionable. White Boxer Pups are sold as pets only and are subject to the same contract as any other dog I place. Their owners will get the same support and guidance from me as someone who buys a colored pup. The subject of white puppies can trigger some very heated conversations. I have found some of the most stimulating conversations tend to occur between breeders of European Boxers and those who breed American Boxers. I breed a combination of both which puts me in a unique position of seeing both sides of the story.
So, what’s your take? Do you think that whites should be destroyed at birth? Do you think they should be recognized as valuable contributors to the gene pool and actively incorporated into breeding programs worldwide? Why don’t you take a moment and let us know your thoughts, then take another minute and bookmark this post so that we can see what others think as well.
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