"Flashy Fawns"

[SargesMommy]

Hi everyone. As most of you know, I'm new to the whole being owned by a Boxer. :smile: I've seen a lot of posts about "Flashy Fawn" boxers. What does that mean?

Thanks!

 

[ehayes21]

The "flash" refers to the amount of white on a boxers coat. There is more explained in the article below on boxer coat colors:

http://www.boxerworld.com/forums/view_boxer-coat-colour.htm

 

[SargesMommy]

Thank you so much! So I guess that my Sarge is "Flashy" because he has white on his face, chest, legs (foot), and belly. I enjoyed reading that article. I can't seem to read enough about these very special pups!

 

[bayleighmom]

Thank you so much! So I guess that my Sarge is "Flashy" because he has white on his face, chest, legs (foot), and belly. I enjoyed reading that article. I can't seem to read enough about these very special pups!

He is a very handsome flashy fawn!!

 

[catcrazy56]

my Cooper is also a flash fawn if you check my gallery

 

[gmacleod]

So I guess that my Sarge is "Flashy" because he has white on his face, chest, legs (foot), and belly.

LOL - your guy is one of those whose appearance does not clearly reveal his genetic makeup. If I had to guess, I'd guess that he's actually classic rather than flashy. Reason being the distribution of his white markings (i.e. if it weren't for the bit of flash on one side of his face, he'd be the epitome of classic).

Most genetically flashy dogs have white on the face, extensive white on the chest and belly, perhaps a white collar round the neck, and white feet extending some distance up the legs. Classic dogs are characterised by coloured feet (perhaps just white toes or feet, but not extending up the legs), some white on the belly, limited white on the chest and little or none on the face. Your guy has a little more on the face than one would expect from a classic dog - but the body and feet markings are exactly what you'd expect with classic (it's actually rare these days for there to be no white at all).

This sort of marking pattern is often termed "semi-flashy" - for the exact reason that it isn't clear which set of genes he's got. Obviously, from a genetic standpoint there's no such thing as "semi" anything - you've got a gene or you haven't. But from a pragmatic point of view, "semi-flashy" is certainly a valid description.

 

[SargesMommy]

LOL - your guy is one of those whose appearance does not clearly reveal his genetic makeup. If I had to guess, I'd guess that he's actually classic rather than flashy. Reason being the distribution of his white markings (i.e. if it weren't for the bit of flash on one side of his face, he'd be the epitome of classic).

Most genetically flashy dogs have white on the face, extensive white on the chest and belly, perhaps a white collar round the neck, and white feet extending some distance up the legs. Classic dogs are characterised by coloured feet (perhaps just white toes or feet, but not extending up the legs), some white on the belly, limited white on the chest and little or none on the face. Your guy has a little more on the face than one would expect from a classic dog - but the body and feet markings are exactly what you'd expect with classic (it's actually rare these days for there to be no white at all).

This sort of marking pattern is often termed "semi-flashy" - for the exact reason that it isn't clear which set of genes he's got. Obviously, from a genetic standpoint there's no such thing as "semi" anything - you've got a gene or you haven't. But from a pragmatic point of view, "semi-flashy" is certainly a valid description.

He has one white foot, white belly, and white chest. I don't know if he's semi-flashy or fully flashy - I do know that he's a total hoot and I love him - bling or not. LOL!! Thanks for your input!

 

[maggiedeuce]

Your baby definitely isn't as "flashy" as my Maggie! She is full flash! My DH always tells people that she has "flare" I always have to correct him, I think it's really funny he can't remember. :D

 

[Bodiesmom]

I would also call your guy a very handsome classic. Flash doesn't mean a spot of white on the chest or belly, but entirely white chests and belly. I'm not sure how much you can tell from my pic, but my Bodie is a flashy Brindle.