The five coats at a glance
| Coat | What it looks like | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Fawn | Tan to deep red with a black mask | Fawn Boxer puppies |
| Brindle | Dark tiger stripes over a fawn base | Brindle Boxer puppies |
| Reverse brindle | Heavy stripes that look almost black | Reverse brindle Boxer puppies |
| White | Mostly or entirely white coat | White Boxer puppies |
| Flashy | White chest, paws and face over fawn or brindle | Flashy Boxer puppies |
Fawn is a range, not one shade
Fawn can be a pale sand or a deep mahogany red. Breeders and owners sometimes use the word red for the darker end, but it is the same color family. The black mask on the muzzle is part of the classic Boxer face.
Pattern versus color
Brindle is a pattern laid over a fawn base. The stripes can be thin and light or thick and dark. When the stripes become so dense that the base barely shows, the coat is called reverse brindle. Flash is the white trim that can appear on top of any of these.
Does color affect health or personality?
Color does not decide temperament. Coat color can matter for skin and eyes, though. White dogs sunburn faster and need shade, and pale eyed dogs may be more light sensitive. Whatever color you pick, ask about the parents' health tests rather than choosing on looks alone. Our Boxer health guide explains which tests to ask for.
Color and price
Rarer coats are often priced higher, and registration type also moves the price. See the Boxer puppy price page for how we set prices from 900 to 5,000.
Pick your next step
Ready to look? See the puppies available now or ask about colors in an upcoming litter on the contact page.
Planning ahead for a color? Join the Boxer puppy waitlist.
Curious what earlier litters looked like? See the past Boxer puppies that have gone home.
Quick answers
How many Boxer colors are there?
Most Boxers are fawn or brindle. White is the third main coat, and flash markings can appear on all of them.
Is a black Boxer a real color?
A solid black Boxer is not part of the breed standard. Very dark dogs are usually heavily striped reverse brindles.
Which Boxer color is the calmest?
None. Temperament comes from the parents and early handling, not the coat.