The Truth About Albino Boxers

by
Lori Eustis

Although albinos occur in almost every animal species by natural genetic mutation, albino dogs are almost never found in any breed. White boxers are NOT albinos. True albinos have no pigmentation at all, which is most readily apparent in the unpigmented eyes, which appear to be pink. White boxers, at the very least, have dark spots under the fur on the skin, as do all boxers (look closely in the "flashy" area of a colored boxer). Most whites also have brown (or in some cases blue) eyes and partially-to- fully-pigmented noses and lips. Also, many white boxers have patches of color around the eyes, ears, or tail. DO NOT let any breeder, veterinarian, or other person tell you that your boxer is an albino, as it is simply not true.

 

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