White Shepherd Dog

Dog Breed Name: White Shepherd Dog, American White Shepherd, Berger Blanc Swiss, American-Canadian White Shepherd, White German Shepherd

Description: The White Shepherd dog looks like the German Shepherd dog except for the white coloring. As the names suggests these dogs are always White.

History: In German Shepherd Dogs the recessive gene for white coat hair was cast in the breed gene pool by the late 19th and early 20th century breeding program that developed and expanded the German Shepherd Dog breed in Germany. A white herding dog named Greif was the grandfather of Horand von Grafrath, the dog acknowledged as the foundation of all contemporary German Shepherd Dog bloodlines.

Temperament: White Shepherd Dogs are courageous, alert and fearless. Cheerful, obedient and eager to learn new tricks or training methods. Confident, serious and clever. White Shepherd Dogs are extremely faithful, and brave.

Height: Male Dogs: 23 to 26 inches. Female Dogs: 21 to 24 inches. On average
Weight: 74 to 87 pounds on average.

Health Problems: The White Shepherd dog can suffer from hip and elbow dysplasia. Bloat, Allergies and other coat and skin problems. As with any dog breed the parents and bloodline of the puppy play a big part in determining the length of life and whether there will be any genetic problems as the puppy gets older.

Living Condition: The White Shepherd dog can adjust to apartment or condo living providing you get your puppy or dog enough exercise with daily walks or runs. A high fenced yard or land where the White Shepherd can run would be a big bonus.

Exercise Required: Daily exercise is required. A high fenced yard or land where the White Shepherd can run would be a big bonus. The White Shepherd puppy or dog will gladly chase a ball, frisbee or other fetch toys.

Life Expectancy: 12-15 years on average

Litter Size: 3-7 puppies per litter on average

Origin: The White Shepherd dog originated from the United States, Canada and Europe. It was a direct descendant of the original German Shepherd Dog. A true White Shepherd dog has not been mixed with any other dog breed since its introduction to the United States.

Group: Herding group

Recognized Registries: At last check the the registries below recognize the White Shepherd dog breed and you can aquire puppy papers for your litter with them.

WGSDCV = White German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria
UKC = United Kennel Club
NKC = National Kennel Club
AWSA =American White Shepherd Association
APRI = American Pet Registry
WSSDCA = White Swiss Shepherd Dog Club of Australia
DRA = Dog Registry of America
CKC= Continental Kennel Club