My boxer is a mix with no white markings, what kind is he? Owner: Haliey Boxer: Julius Answer: Hi Hailey. This is a good question; because many people think of Boxer dogs as being fawn or brindle color along with white markings.
The official Boxer breed can be 1 of 3 colors:
Fawn
Brindle
White
Now, there are also 5 types of markings that a Boxer dog can have. But, a Boxer does not need to have any of those markings!
When people talk of a fawn or brindle Boxer, they are usually actually talking about a fawn or brindle Boxer with white markings and a black mask. While this is a common color combination, it is not the only combination for this breed.
Therefore, if your Boxer is just fawn or brindle, he does not need to have any of the white markings.
He would just be considered to be fawn or brindle Boxer.
Puppies often change in color and markings as they grow. However, if a Boxer puppy was a fawn or brindle without any white, that dog would be registered with the AKC as a Fawn or Brindle and the Markings Section would not be checked off.
We will explain the difference between fawn & brindle and then you will know exactly what color your Boxer is.
Fawn - This is a tan color that varies from light to dark and can have reddish tones to it.
It is solid and often described as the color of a deer. The fawn may vary from light to dark. If you look at the photo at the top right, of this page, that Boxer is fawn (with white markings). He is a dark, reddish fawn. Fawn can range from a light tan to this dark red.
Brindle - A brindle colored Boxer is much different than a fawn. Brindle is a mixture of colors. Brindle is a base color of tan, red, or orange with strong black cross stripes.
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