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  White German Shepherd Dog Breed Standard
The White German Shepherd Dog has a distinct personality marked by direct and fearless, but not hostile, expression, self confidence and a certain aloofness that does not lend itself to immediate and indiscriminate friendships.
The dog must not be timid, shrinking behind its master or handler; it should not be nervous, looking about or upward with anxious expression or showing nervous reactions, such as tucking of tail, to strange sounds or sights.
The White German Shepherd Dog is a trotting dog with a gait that is outreaching elastic, seemingly without effort, smooth and rhythmic, covering the maximum ground with the minimum number of steps.
www.arba.org /WhiteGermanShepherdDog1BS.htm   (1531 words)

  
 SiriusDog.com - The White Shepherd: International Dog   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
In the early decades of the history of the SV (club for GSDs in Germany), the white dog was considered atypical and possibly the carrier of unwanted deficiencies.
The newest organization for the white dog in the U.S. is the one that was founded to be the breed's "parent club" for the UKC, and is known as UWSC, United White Shepherd Club.
White Herders are recognized by FCI clubs in several countries, but FCI will not allow into the gene pool any of the dogs, no matter their identical genetic heritage, that are registered under a different name, such as German Shepherd Dog.
siriusdog.com /articles/white-german-shepherd-dog.htm   (3824 words)

  
 American White Shepherd Information
The gene that controls the white color is a natural component in the total color genetic makeup of the German Shepherd Dog breed.
The White Shepherd is registered independently with the American White Shepherd Association in the United States of America.
The Swiss recognized the White GSD as a separate breed first, which is why Switzerland was credited as the country of origin and the breed name changed to reflect this.
www.dogbreedinfo.com /americanwhiteshepherd.htm   (658 words)

  
 White Shepherd Dog - White German Shepherd Dog - Canada's Guide to Dogs
The White Shepherd was recognized by the UKC in 1999 and the F.C.I. recognized the breed as the "Berger Blanc Suisse" in 2002.
The White Shepherd's double coat is weather-resistant with the outer coat being of medium length, dense, straight and close lying.
White Shepherd Genetics Project — Their goal is "to educate and coordinate all lovers worldwide of the White Shepherd, White German Shepherd Dog, Berger Blanc Suisse, to increase awareness of and improve upon the genetic health, temperament, and instincts of the breed."
www.canadasguidetodogs.com /whiteshepherd.htm   (1723 words)

  
 White German Shepherd
Breeders of dark German Shepherds argue that the white German Shepherd is a degenerate animal that weakens the German Shepherd population and deteriorates the quality of the breed.
White in Shepherds was still preferred by some who disagreed with the GSDCA and continued to breed for white.
Although white genes in animals are often recessive to dark (as albino genes seem to be), many are not, e.g., fl is recessive to white in cats and sheep.
www.awsaclub.com /history/whiteger.htm   (4289 words)

  
 Furrari Kennels Exclusively White Shepherds, White German Shepherds
While UKC has approved a new breed of dog called the "White Shepherd," your white German Shepherd Dog may still be registered as a German Shepherd Dog with UKC and may be shown in the conformation ring as a German Shepherd Dog.
As of 1968, when the German Shepherd Dog Club of America changed its breed standard to list the color white as a disqualifying fault, the white German Shepherd has been disqualified from the AKC breed (conformation) ring.
As a registered German Shepherd Dog, a white GSD is fully eligible to compete in obedience trials, tracking trials, temperament tests, herding events, and any events sponsored by AKC for German Shepherd Dogs.
www.furrarishepherds.com /faq.php   (661 words)

  
 The White German Shepherd Dog
A: The White German Shepherd is NOT an albino.
A: The White German Shepherd can indeed be registered in this country by the KC with the title German Shepherd Dog (Alsatian) but it is not recognized in the show ring due to the fact the in 1968 The German Shepherd Dog Club of America made the White coat colour a disqualifying fault in Conformation.
The White German Shepherd is indeed recognized by the AKC.
www.walcss.50megs.com /about.html   (339 words)

  
 American White Shepherd Association
The white dog was bred and kept by such respected early American GSD kennels as Longworth Kennels, Giralda Farms and Grafmar Kennels.
The White Shepherd Dog is *not* a wolfdog or a wolfdog mix.
White Shepherd pups need to be in their new homes sooner than many other breeds because they tend to bond at an earlier age.
www.awsaclub.com /faq.htm   (8306 words)

  
 The White Shepherd: International Dog
For examples, in Holland, where I judged the White Shepherd world show recently, there are the VWH (Friends of the White Shepherd) as member, and the smaller WHVN (White Shepherd Club of the Netherlands) as the non-member.
All the rest of the White Shepherd dogs in Europe, with the partial exception of the U.K., have been recreated by the imports from North America.
For instance, White Herders are recognized by FCI clubs in several countries, but FCI will not allow into the gene pool any of the dogs, no matter their identical genetic heritage, that are registered under a different name, such as German Shepherd Dog.
www.regalwise.com /ws_internationaldog.html   (3333 words)

  
 germanshepherds.com The White German Shepherd
German Shepherd Dogs with white coats are not accepted by many kennel clubs, particularly the AKC.
Despite this, the snowy shepherd has a worldwide following that is pushing to have it recognized as a separate breed or as a viable color for the GSD.
The White German Shepherd Dog Club International Inc. was formed under the name the National Club for the White GSD, according advancement of the White German Shepherd Dog, in 1964 in Sacramento, California, to protect and further the interests of the dog.
www.germanshepherds.com /thegsd/whitegsd   (286 words)

  
 White German Shepherd
White Shepherds are homozygous for this particular gene, so a pair of white dogs will produce the white color in 100 percent of its offspring.
White German Shepherd dogs are still eligible to be registered with the American Kennel Club and Canadian Kennel Club; however, due to the color disqualification, these dogs can no longer be shown in the conformation breed ring.
White German Shepherd Dogs can be found in *police forces across the country, in bomb detection squads, drug interdiction units, tracking, attack work, community activities, whatever is required of a dog on any police force.
www.justshepherds.com /wgsd.htm   (1579 words)

  
 German Shepherd Dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
German Shepherds are well-suited to obedience, with advanced and prestigious titles available to test both the handler and dog in various schutzhund trials.
The white shepherd is recognized as a separate breed by the International (FCI) Fédération Cynologique Internationale since 2002 and by the United Kennel club for several years.
German Shepherds are also often trained as police dogs, due to their trainability, size, work drive, and general appearance which commands respect.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/German_Shepherd_Dog   (2156 words)

  
 Berger Blanc Suisse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The White Shepherd as the name implies should be white with a medium length coat though a light cream color is also acceptable.
The History of the White Shepherd is the generally the same as that of the German Shepherd.
The White Shepherd is the result of some breeders not wanting the white color so over time the white dogs became their own breed.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/White_Shepherd_Dog   (202 words)

  
 White German Shepherd Puppy Breeders - Ohio White Shepherd Dog Breeders - Pierre's Sunshine Shepherds in Huntsburg, Ohio
Pierre's Sunshine Shepherds is a small German Shepherd kennel, and we raise the pups in our own home in a warm, family environment so that they have the care that they need and can grow used to people at an early age.
Our German Shepherd dogs have pedigrees and are AKC registered, though we don't take time to show them in dog shows ourselves - more time and attention is spent on raising and breeding our shepherds.
We guarantee that our dogs are healthy and if, on delivery, a pup is found by your veterinarian to have a disease or a physical disorder, we will offer a cash refund or replace the puppy within a reasonable period.
www.dogpage.us /pierres-shepherds   (713 words)

  
 The White Shepherd -- White German Shepherd Dog Ring
The White Shepherd -- White German Shepherd Dog Ring is a place for owners, breeders, exhibitors and lovers of white German Shepherd Dogs to meet in order to pool resources and disseminate information.
Welcome to Australia's only ANKC registered White German Shepherds who are Trialing in the Obedience Ring in 2007, with gaining a Title of CD, and well on our way for CDX for more Information.
White Shepherd puppies from some of the finest Champion and performance bloodlines in the world!
x.webring.com /hub?ring=whiteshepherds&id=13&ac=I7   (415 words)

  
 White German Shepherd Dog Rescue / White Shepherd /Katrina Animalsfor adoption/ Rescue and Referral Available Dog Page
She is between 3 and 4 years old and has lost the hyperness associated with young dogs but will rise to any level of activity you have in mind.
She has not been around small dogs so we are not sure how she would get along with them There are no cats in her foster home so we don't know how she would be with them.
This is a really quirky but great dog with lots of love to give the right person – and she has come through so much, she deserves a great home with lots of love and understanding.
www.coastalwgsdrr.org /dogs.htm   (3063 words)

  
 noble dogs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
A White German Shepherd was the Grandsire of Horand von Grafrathe, born in 1895, this dog is acknowledged as the foundation dog of the contemporary German Shepherd Dog bloodlines, from that time forward, the color white has been within the natural genetic color variations which make up the modern German Shepherd.
It was not until the 1930s that white dogs were discriminated against, after the death of Max Von Stephanitz (architect of the modern Shepherd), and increased with the rise of Hitler.
Puppies born with the snow white coat were drowned, and records of their births destroyed.
whiteshepherd.com /jaminken/nobledog.htm   (838 words)

  
 White German Shepherd Dog Breed Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The dog has erect ears and a low-set natural tail that normally reaches to the hock and is carried in a slight curve.
In Canada the white GSD is accepted for breed survey and show, but in US white GSD's can only compete in agility and even though they are bred in the states, the color is not accepted or acceptable for show.
Brief History: The White Shepherd is a direct descendent of the German Shepherd Dog.
www.puppiesanddogsforsale.com /dog_breed_info/WhiteGermanShepherd.asp   (297 words)

  
 White German Shepherd? - Dog forum
Hello...I am new to the site and I am hoping that someone can help me. I have three German Shepherds but my third is a new one to the family and was a rescue.
I am having a terrible time finding a good shampoo that will keep his coat nice and white but will be easy on his sensitive skin.
I owned a white shepherd and that is what I used on her.
www.web-rover.com /dogforum/showthread.php?t=1013   (256 words)

  
 White German Shepherd Dog Fanciers, Inc - About Us - Dogpages.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The White German Shepherd Dog Fanciers (WGSDF) was formed in January 1997 by a group of people devoted to the protection and advancement of the German Shepherd Dog with a white coat color.
The color white is one of the original colors of the German Shepherd Dog breed.
As a matter of fact, one of the first German Shepherds imported into the United States carried the gene that produces the white coat color.
www.dogpages.net /wgsdf/about.html   (110 words)

  
 ZWINGER VOM BIRKENBAUM
These pedigrees are intended to show that the white gene has been present in many of the very best of the German Shepherd Dog breed since the breed's creation.
The pedigrees are mostly of white dogs out of famous GSDs and well known GSD bloodlines, arranged by approximate decade.
Color & Coat Genetics of the German Shepherd Dog and White Shepherd Here are articles on the various colors and patterns of the GSD and their genetics, with pictures.
www.angelfire.com /wi/birkenbaum   (609 words)

  
 Northern Horizon White German Shepherd Fanciers
The Northern Horizon White German Shepherd Dog Fanciers is a group of energetic, enthusiastic group of people whose main focus is their White German Shepherd Dogs and whose main goal is to promote the breed through many fun activities!
A German Shepherd is a German Shepherd, is a German Shepherd, is a German Shepherd...
Whites are a necessary part of the genetic pool of the German Shepherd Dog...
home.netcom.com /~joechief/wgsdf.html   (351 words)

  
 Coastal White German Shepherd Rescue / White Shepherd Rescue and Referral, dogs, puppy, puppies, t-shirts, mugs, gear ...
Common misspellings of shepherd are shepard, sheppard, sheperd, and shepperd).
Often times dogs are senselessly killed at shelters just because they have heartworms or need a special surgery that neither the shelter nor most rescues can afford.
Please note that these dogs are not necessarily under the care of CWGSDRR, INC and you will need to contact the person, shelter or organization listed in the dog's bio.
www.coastalwgsdrr.org   (397 words)

  
 White German Shepherd Puppies | Dog Breeders | Dogs
The American White Shepherd looks almost exactly like a German Shepherd except for the color which is always white.
The basic temperament is softer than that of the typical colored German Shepherd.
The Pampered Pup designer dog boutique offers designer dog clothes and puppy apparel, dog toys, 100's of dog collars, adorable totes and luxurious dog carriers, dog treats, dog jewelry and much more!
www.thepamperedpup.com /puppy/white_german_shepherd_puppy.htm   (194 words)

  
 White swiss shepherd dog & German shepherd dog | Whitelineczech
White swiss shepherd dog and German shepherd dog | Whitelineczech
White swiss shepherd dog and German shepherd dog
The Kennel was registred in ČMKU/FCI on 15th May 2002 under the internationally protected name Whiteline Czech (reg.
www.whitelineczech.com /en   (98 words)

  
 White German Shepherd Dog Club of America, Inc. || Welcome
We are a national organization devoted to the protection and advancement of the German Shepherd Dog with a white coat color.
White German Shepherd Dogs are everything a German Shepherd Dog should be - versatile, loyal, protective, athletic and intelligent.
We invite you to learn all about these beautiful dogs and the activities we enjoy with them.
www.wgsdca.com   (99 words)

  
 White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Our Belle is bright white, strong, very sweet and loyal, reliable and protective.
Belle is a strong muscled athletic stock-hair White Shepherd.
Though she looks bold and impressive, her nature is very sweat and terribly gentle.
www.whiteswissshepherddog.net /zwitserse_witte_herder_belleENG.htm   (198 words)

  
 Sells White German Shepherd dog/pup gifts : CafePress.com
Often times dogs are senselessly killed at shelters just because they have heartworms or need a special surgery that neither the
CWGSDRR was founded to help give these deserving dogs a chance at life by listing them on our site, and by selling WGSD and other pet-related items.
Please note that these dogs are not necessarily under the care of CWGSDRR, and you will need to contact the person, shelter or organization listed in the dog's bio.
www.cafepress.com /coastalwgs   (403 words)

  
 HEARTLAND WHITE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB
of the WHITE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG CLUB INTERNATIONAL, INC.™ We are a group of white German Shepherd Dog fanciers based in the Phoenix, Arizona, area, but we have Chapter members from all over the United States, including Arizona, Idaho and Minnesota.
It is our goal to educate the public not only on the white German Shepherd Dog, but in all phases of responsible dog ownership.
Our Chapter members are involved in many projects, including dog training classes, the Midwest Pet Fair--the Heartland Chapter has sponsored the same booth since the first Pet Fair, obedience matches, breed rescue, white German Shepherd conformation shows, "Show-N-Go's" and so much more!!!!
www.whitegermanshepherd.org /heartland.htm   (128 words)

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