THE EYES ON A BOXER

The shape of the eye is not described fully in any standard around the world. Most say "The eyes should be dark brown; not too small or protruding; not deep set. " or words similar.

Enno Myer in his book "Judging the Boxer" said about eyes:

"Size, shape, setting and color share equal responsibility in creating the correct Boxer expression even though it is true that these qualities overlap in influence, each upon the other.

The normal Boxer eye is dark brown and luminous. It radiates energy, amiability and intelligence. It breathes trust as opposed to any semblance of craftiness or beligerence.

The eye TOO LARGE is is definitely not Boxer; ordinarily it protrudes, and it has a vapid look which would indicate almost a lack of mental capacity.

The SMALL, DEEPLY SET eye goes to the other extreme. If dark it may have a threatening or piercing expression, foreign to the normal character of the breed. If it is light in color, it often incorporates a certain degree of shrewdness as if the dog must make up in cunning what it lacks in real brain power."

Normal

Large and protruding

Small, deeply set

Loose bottom eyelid

Eye socket larger than eyeball showing white around the eye

Bottom eyelid loose showing the inner haw

This is a drawing of my interpretation of the correct shape and frontal placement


(After drawing this shape I think it resembles a lemon!)