Von Haus Piner Boxers
Boxer Info
Coat Colors in Boxers
The only acceptable colors in boxers are varying shades of fawn (light tan to dark red) and sparse to heavily striped brindle (black stripes on a fawn base). White markings may be present but should not cover more than 1/3 of the coat.
While white or mostly white boxers occur, are not rare and have been a part of the breed from the beginning, they are a disqulaification. They can’t be shown in conformation and must not be bred. However, they can still make great pets and can compete in performance sports. Some white pups sunburn easily, and a percentage may be deaf in one or more ears, so the breeder must inspect white pups for any issues.
Black is not a color in boxers and most boxers that are mistaken for black are actually very heavily marked reverse brindles.
Boxers are the Whole Deal!
Health Screening Recommendations for Boxers
The American Boxer Club recommends all breeders do the following tests prior to breeding:
- Hip and Elbow dysplasia (OFA or Pennhip)
- Thyroid Panel to test for Hypothyroidism
- Auscultation/ Doppler 1 to test for Aortic Valce Disease
- Auscultation and Doppler Echocardiam to test for AS/SAS
- Holter Monitor to test for Boxer Cardiomyopathy 1
- DNA test for ARVC
- DNA test for Degenerative Myelopathy
Sports and Activities You Can Do With Your Boxer
Boxers are very athletic, intelligent, with a great working drive and can excel at agility, obedience, rally obedience, lure coursing, tracking, search and rescue, IPO, dock diving, herding, and nosework. They can also make great service or therapy dogs. And last but not least, they can be trained for protection work.
American and European Boxers and the Breed Standard
According to the Breed Standard, the perfect boxer is a medium-size, square built dog. His well-developed muscles are clean, hard, and appear smooth under taut skin. His movement exhibits energy: the gait is firm yet elastic. He carries himself proudly. Developed to be a guard, working, and companion dog, he combines strength and agility with elegance and style. He is well proportioned and has a square look, with the length from the front of the fore chest to the rear projection of the upper thigh equal to the length from the top of the withers to the ground. European Boxers appear to have a more robust appearance, with larger bone structure, larger head, and a stouter shorter muzzle than the American Boxer.
The head is his most distinctive feature. The muzzle should be broad and blunt with an appropriate undershot. It must be in correct proportion to the head and the head to the body. His eyes are a dark brown and very expressive.
Males typically weigh between 60 to 80 pounds and females between 55 and 65 pounds. Males are typically 22 – 25 inches in height and females are 21 – 24 inches. More consideration is given to proper proportions than to fitting within the typical size.
The only acceptable colorings of a boxer is Fawn or Brindle; some white is acceptable, as long as it does not cover more than 1/3 of the body.
More details can be found on the American Boxer Club or the AKC website.
