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Originally Posted by yorkiekist  The continued breeding of the extreme parti gene in Boxers has caused an increase in deafness. This is why almost all reputable Boxer breeders cull out the white puppies and do not breed them. It does not effect all white puppies though, but the chances of getting a deaf dog or passing on this gene is very high. |
This seems to be in line with what I've read; that the continued breeding of these dogs (piebalds) increases the risk of deafness. Maybe it won't happen early on, but isn't breeding for this trait like playing Russian Roulette with the pups' health? That's the really sad part of this.