Opinions on White GSDs - Page 1

Hey all

With the loss of Abbie there is a big horrible void in our home.  I am considering getting a puppy in a few months when the weather cools here a bit (well a lot...lol)  I have heard some lovely things about white GSDs and think they are beautiful.  I was hoping to get the opinions of you kind folks.  Are they prone to any health issues?  Temperments as mellow as I have been told?  Good with kids?

As you can see from the Avatar pic Abbie was a piebald...  very, very, piebald.  The chances finding another like her are very rare.  I loved that crazy coat.   I am not interested in a "Panda."  As cute as they are they are not the same and i am not out to break the bank.

Anywho, I would love some feed back.  Some KIND feed back.  I really do not want people to rip eachother, or the dogs, or the breeders apart on here.  Not sure I could take it. 

Thank You

~Rooka

    This board is not for the faint of heart......just sayin....

            Very sorry for the loss of your Abbie....she is a cutie pie...Ruger1

I've had two white GSDs in the past, actually my first was white.  She was a sweetheart, very smart, willing to please and wonderful with my children.  The second was not so.  She had temperament issues that came out when she was around 2 years of age.  I could not trust her around strangers AT ALL and that kind of dog is very difficult to live with.  My children were small at the time and I couldn't even trust her with their friends.  My father teased her as a pup and at one point she had him pinned in a chair, teeth bared an inch from his face, because my youngest decided to play "let's pretend Pap is hitting me"!  His face was as white as hers.  Bad situation (even though I felt he deserved it at the time) that I wouldn't want to repeat.  Do have to say though, she was wonderful with my kids and would have protected them with her life, no question.

So, in a nutshell, it depends on the dog and the dog's lineage, as with any other color.  If you like different, I've heard many state that their LCs had a softer temperament and I would have to agree, mine did.

My suggestion is to go for temperament.  Find a reputable breeder you're comfortable with and you'll be more likely happy with a pup of any color, as long as you get the personality you're after.

I know how hard it is to lose a special dog, but don't try to replace her...  you can't.  Best of luck to you in your search.

I guess that is really it in a nutshell.  Temperment is WAY WAY more important to me then coat color.  I just think they are pretty and wondered if they lived up to the accolades I have seen.

There is no replaceing Abbie. The thought never crossed my mind.  Just really want to take my time and do this right.  I want a mellow (well mellow for a GSD), intelligent, loyal dog that I can bring into my home and make part of our family.  A dog that will run around with my boys and play ball and likes to swim.  If you can recommend a breeder that breeds dogs like this I am all ears :)  I will even road trip to get it :).    We are thinking around November isa good time to do it.

~Rooka

@Ruger1  Thank you for the kind words.  I know how the board is...Been around a bit.  Was just hoping for a Snarky free thread...think the PDB could use one.

I am sorry for your loss,  good luck with your seach for the right dog..Lida

What state are you in?

South Carolina.  But I am willing to travel if needed.  Would like to be able to do it in 2 days( well, 12 and 12)  if travel a was needed but if it came down to it, for the right fit, I would work it out. :)

oh, and I really think I would like a girl.  I am the only girl in the house now (husband and 2 sons.)  Need to balance things out around here...lol.  I have ZERO plans for breeding by the way I know that is important.  

~Rooka

bump :)