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Boxer Colors and Markings

      Colors in Boxers

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FAWN-This color varies from light tan to mahogany.  The darker red color preferred.

BRINDLE-This is a fawn dog with black stripes.

WHITE-This is NOT an albino.  A white Boxer is all white or they may even have patches of fawn or brindle of one or more places.

CHECK-This is a term for a brindle or fawn dog with approximently 1/3 - 2/3 white.

BLACK

BLUE

Here are some other sites regarding colors in Boxers and coat color genetics:

Colors In Boxers

Coat Color Genetics

Canine Coat Color Inheritance and Appearance

Markings on the Boxer

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FLASHY-This term refers to a fawn or brindle Boxer with white markings covering up to 1/3 of the body. Stockings...coming soon
PLAIN-This term refers to a fawn or brindle Boxer with little or no white. Collar
SEMI FLASHY- This is not a technical term, but rather a term in which some breeders/exhibitors in the US refer to a dog who may only exhibit white markings on the face, chest and legs, or exhibits a partial collar with white tipped feet and plain face. Blaze Face...coming soon
MIS-MARK (overly flashy)-This is a term used to describe markings on a dog that is "out of place". Black Mask...coming soon

OTHER

Light/Dark haws "Tight"/"Cat-like" feet
"The White Haw"