is my dog a purebred white german shepherd

by hexe on 01 July 2011 - 04:07

"All you all white shepherd breeders get ready to be upset. All white is a genetic flaw should NOT be bred which is why in Germany they euthanise them at birth and don't breed them! prone to tons of health problems! You can"t improve on a perfect breed esp German working lines we can maintain it and all white breeders should be ashamed!"

OK, Dr. Mengele, thanks for checking in and educating everyone.

by skyhorse on 01 July 2011 - 19:07

your dog looks very nice. if he starts to dig a den in your yard and is an escape artist and howls - he might have northern blood (ie, wolf, husky).

best description on web of different GSD types.
http://www.shawlein.com/The_Standard/13_Breed_Type/Breed_Types.html

German Shepherd Dog, White (Swiss Shepherd Dog). White is a dominant masking gene that is a disqualification in most countries. Lovers of the white GSD campaigned for equal recognition, but finally pursued separate breed status and gained FCI recognition as the Swiss Shepherd Dog. In North America they are still AKC/CKC registered as GSDs, or are recognized by ARBA as Canadian or American White Shepherds. In general, they show good but somewhat oversized structure and medium to soft temperament, with variable drive. They have served as SAR, therapy and guide dogs, where white can be an effective colour. The white gene is not linked to deafness or any health problems, and is not albinism. They should show dark eyes and skin, and black nose, lips, pads and nails.

by Abby Normal on 02 July 2011 - 22:07

Personally I am not particularly fond of white GSDs, although I have seen some very nice ones.

But to say that they are prone to tons of health problems because of their colour is completely incorrect.

by SchaeferhundSchH on 03 July 2011 - 03:07

OP Your dog looks like a German Shepherd to me. In fact my SO was walking past my computer as I had the thread open and stopped and asked if that was our dog. I laughed and said I thought the same thing. Here are some pictures of my whtie shepherd next to yours to show you how similar they are.

your dog looks very nice. if he starts to dig a den in your yard and is an escape artist and howls - he might have northern blood (ie, wolf, husky).

best description on web of different GSD types.
http://www.shawlein.com/The_Standard/13_Breed_Type/Breed_Types.html

German Shepherd Dog, White (Swiss Shepherd Dog). White is a dominant masking gene that is a disqualification in most countries. Lovers of the white GSD campaigned for equal recognition, but finally pursued separate breed status and gained FCI recognition as the Swiss Shepherd Dog. In North America they are still AKC/CKC registered as GSDs, or are recognized by ARBA as Canadian or American White Shepherds. In general, they show good but somewhat oversized structure and medium to soft temperament, with variable drive. They have served as SAR, therapy and guide dogs, where white can be an effective colour. The white gene is not linked to deafness or any health problems, and is not albinism. They should show dark eyes and skin, and black nose, lips, pads and nails.

Just because a dog starts digging does not mean it has northern blood. All three of my German Shepherds adore Digging as does my pitbull...

The white gene is not dominant. It is recessive and it takes a dog who is or carries white, with another dog who is or carries white, to produce white puppies.

by ggturner on 03 July 2011 - 22:07

Nice pictures Schaeferhund!

by skyhorse on 05 July 2011 - 15:07

"Just because a dog starts digging does not mean it has northern blood."

dig a DEN. it was a joke. all dogs can dig holes. Wolves like BIG holes and are fantastic escape artists.

by SchaeferhundSchH on 08 July 2011 - 00:07

there is a thread going on in another GSD forum. Some German Shepherds dug a HUGE hole/ Den area in their owners back yard. Pictures were posted.

DOGS like digging and dens, not just wolves. ;)

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