Some think that they have a different set of personality traits and will show different behavior than more traditionally colored dogs. Either that, or he doesn't know about coat color inheritance modes. Just curious of how the color thing works with dogs. Some puppies eyes are bluer than others, and some can even have a slightly grayish appearance, at least at first. Noses have nothing to do with body color. Other variations can include a mask or white markings. Like all living things, Boxers have different needs at […] We refer to this as the Boxer dog skinny phase and it typically only lasts a short while. The ONLY time that there could be a possible problem in telling is if a boxer pup is what is considered a *light* brindle. Before making a 10 year+ commitment, ask yourself the following questions: *Where will my dog stay when I am not home? Bringing home a dog, whether a puppy or an adult, is a HUGE life decision, and shouldn't be taken lightly! If two flashy fawns breed does it still have a chance to have a brindle or just a fawns? The white Boxer does not have the typical black mask. Some will argue that those dogs born white are more prone to illness or more aggressive than the other more traditionally colored dogs of the breed. Such is the case with a golden colored Boxer. You could have 1 fawn or and the rest brindle , you could have 1 brindle and the rest fawn, you could have any number of one color and any of the other. Is it common to breed a flashy fawn with another flashy fawn and a brindle with a brindle? Bringing a puppy home should be well planned in advance. I just bought an American Bulldog (not the same as a boxer but for this example it doesn't matter) and his parents were different colors, dad was brindle and white and mom was fawn with a black mask. Sleep may be erratic at this time and a Boxer puppy can sleep as little as 9 hours per day (rare) or up to 18 hours. They all are pink when born, and fill in. Since the Boxer breed can only be found in a handful of colors (unlike some other breeds that can be found in a wide range), there is almost never a question about what color a Boxer puppy or dog is. That Boxer newborn puppy that you picked out has rapidly matured into an 8 week old and it's time for your new family member to join the household. The age of your Boxer puppy when he first enters your household determines how you handle the arrival and what you have to deal with in the following weeks and months. Or both? Most will take quite a few naps during the day and then wake up 1 to 2 times per night. Breeding the two wouldn't really be "cross-breeding" at all, all you're doing is breeding two boxers that are different colors. Parti-colored or mis-marked Boxer is either fawn or brindle with more than 1/3 white markings on its body, often a white collar that extends past it shoulders & it could include white that appears in spots on the back or side. However, every now and then a unusual color will appear. Will they be all Brindle? (where the strips aren't showing up very much when very young). Regrettably, some people still believe that white Boxer dogs or puppies are the least favorable of the breed. Or all fawn? Fawn - All Boxers have a fawn base coat. Genetic Determinations of Colors in Boxers by Theresa Garton, MD - published July 1997 -on Boxer Rescue Mailing List web pages : Genetic Determinations of Colors in Boxers by Theresa Garton, MD. Only a BYB would breed boxers without at least doing all the genetic health testings as that is why the boxer have so many health issues. If your boxer has other colors, she is a mixed breed boxer. If you have a large family, other members must be told to keep the environment calm and peaceful until your Boxer puppy has a chance to gain their bearings and become used to its new home. As your puppy grows, his eye color will get darker depending on the concentration of … You may decide that a very young Boxer puppy just won’t work in your household. Young Boxer puppies are naturally a bit round, but they grow very quickly. B oxers have only two recognized colors, although a variety of shades exists among them. Lack of knowledge and ignorant to breed correctly. If a (boxer) brindle and a (boxer) flashy fawn mate what are its most common color possibilities the puppies born. The American Kennel Club lists specific boxer coat colors as fawn and brindle. I strongly suggest crate training until you can trust your Boxer to … Once a Boxer is close to the 1 year mark and up to the 2 year mark, he can sometimes be growing so fast in height, that he can't keep up in weight. Puppy's eyes start out lighter in color because the iris lacks melanin.