It is well balanced, with harmonious development of the forequarter and. However, shelter personnel can be overzealous in labeling every medium to large dog with a vaguely shepherd ish look as a german shepherd cross. The german shepherd dog and belgian malinois are two herding breeds both valued as police and military dogs. German shepherd lab mix a complete guide to the sheprador. Written by accomplished breeders and exhibitors, jean reeves and diana l. The sheprador stands at an average of 24 inches tall and can weigh up to 80 pounds when fully grown. Echo dogs white shepherd rescue is a 501 c3 nonprofit, foster based organization of volunteer professionals dedicated to saving white german shepherd dogs from mistreatment and unnecessary death simply because they are unwanted and unloved.
The german shepherd is a breed of medium to largesized working dog that originated in germany. The white shepherd emerged from white coat lines of the german shepherd dog in canada and the united states and from european imports. How to breed german shepherds background, litter management. The white german shepherd by vicki hearne goodreads.
To many people, white shepherds are more appealing to the eye in the sense that they actually dont look as menacing and serious as dark german shepherds, who are the most famous police dogs in the world. Her sole close companion is her beloved white german shepherd, bonnie. The white german shepherd dog club international states that, in the 1960s, the recessive white coat gene was mistakenly blamed for genetic issues in some bloodlines, leading to germanys attempt to outlaw the white alsatian. Find female american white shepherds for sale on oodle classifieds. I believe this is how the white, long coat gene of german shepherd dogs was introduced into the german shepherd breed. However, shelter personnel can be overzealous in labeling every medium to large dog with a vaguely shepherdish look as a german shepherd cross. The different bloodlines of the german shepherd canidae.
German shepherd white silhouettes on navy blue accent pillow. With this dog guide book, you will be able to understand. Raising your german shepherd will be much easier when you read this helpful book on teaching and training your german shepherd. Welcome to german shepherd rescue of central florida. So in reality, the availability of white german shepherd dogs is a matter of supply and demand, fashion, and the gsdowning communitys preference. The breeds officially recognized name is german shepherd dog in the english language. Although originally black and tan, the german shepherd dog now comes in many variations, including sable, gray, white and of course, blue. Courageous, loyal the german shepherd, is a breed of largesized dog that originated in germany. Pastore svizzero bianco is a variety of the german shepherd bred in switzerland, it descends from the american white shepherds, the first stud dog of what became the breed was an american dog born in 1966 that was imported to switzerland. However, it is slanted toward the white shepherd designation instead of the white german shepherd designation, which i believe is a mistake and gets into the politics of the kennel clubs, which is. The author george hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. Female american white shepherds for sale dogs on oodle. It is unknown when the blue german shepherd first appeared, but it is still a rare color variation of the breed.
The most surefire way to get white german shepherd husky mix puppies is by picking whitecoated parents. The white shepherd is a direct descendent of the german shepherd, now established as a breed in its own right. White german shepherd dog a complete guide to a snowy. The dog is longer than tall, deepbodied, and presents an outline of smooth curves rather than angles. A careful breeder who understands german shepherd coat color genetics can reliably produce a litter of white german shepherd puppies by mating two white german shepherd dogs. German shepherds especially puppy german shepherds can be very energetic, easily distracted, and pretty stubborn. We provide them with a safe, secure foster home, where they receive necessary veterinary care and. If you already have a white german shepherd, this book will teach you everything you need to know to make your dog a happy dog and to make you a happy dog owner. German shepherd alsatian dog book 1965 association ebay. It is well balanced, with harmonious development of. German shepherd puppies for sale lancaster puppies. German shepherd puppies for sale in pa, as well as indiana, new york, ohio and other states.
Feel free to browse classifieds placed by german shepherd dog breeders in pa and the surrounding areas. This is a really good book for anyone new to white german shepherds like me. German shepherd engraving vector hand drawing illustration coloring book, german shepherd dog. White german shepherds origins history little known facts. Beautiful pure white german shepherd puppies available. The american kennel club recognizes eleven colors of german shepherd dog. Bred for intelligence and white color, our white german shepherd dogs are highly intelligent and want to learn. We had all the farm animals, cats, and 3 german shepherd dogs one of the german shepherds was a white. They have been used as herding dogs, guard dogs and as pets. The ultimate guide to the white german shepherd k9 web. Ven grasso, of majestic white shepherds in upstate new york. German shepherd crosses and mixes are frequently found in animal shelters. History of berger blanc suisse white shepherdwhite swiss.
It is standing german shepherd dog color vector eps 10. Jun 17, 2008 this is a really good book for anyone new to white german shepherds like me. The white shepherd breed was officially recognized by the united kennel club on april 14, 1999. The german shepherd and the white german shepherd are the same dog, though their coat colors vary. It was first developed in germany in an area called alsace. Jan 15, 2018 check out the german shepherd handbook everything to know about choosing, feeding, and caring for a gsd. Even after the defeat of nazism in world war ii, some misconceptions about the white german shepherd dog continued. Unlike the majority of annie daltons novels, the white shepherd is written for adult lovers of mystery and suspense and dog lovers. Majestic white shepherds, usa is located in the town of. Just like looks, husky shepherd mix pups can inherit any mix of personality traits from their parents. German shepherds are some of the most trusting, loyal, and loving dogs around, but training them especially initially is never a simple or straightforward kind of process. They are often used as police dogs, but they have many other uses.
The german shepherd dog community i love my german shepherd. Majestic white shepherds, usa is located in the town of charlotteville, ny. As you learn more about the breed, especially if youre planning on getting one, or already own one, youll understand why their popularity has skyrocketed. It covers all the basics, and some things that are more obscure. May 26, 2019 the german shepherd lab mix, or sheprador, is a cross between a purebred german shepherd and a purebred labrador retriever. For confirmation, the blue and liver are considered serious flaws, and white is a disqualification.
The white shepherd emerged from whitecoat lines of the german shepherd dog in canada and the united states and from european imports. Through the decades the german dog club in germany and still today, american kennel club akc disqualifies the white color coat from conformation and beauty competition. For several reasons not necessarily good reasons, white dogs arent appreciated by the german shepherd national breed club, nor by the folks who go to dog shows. White german shepherd book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training by asia moore and george hoppendale 2015, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. This dog breed, unlike the classic german shepherd, has a milder character though they still have the mentality of watchdogs. Distinguished by its stunning white coat and unmatched versatility, the white shepherd is a direct descendant of the german shepherd dog. The most surefire way to get white german shepherd husky mix puppies is by picking white coated parents. White shepherd puppies out of excellent working and champion dams. I worked on farms and ranches with cattle and horses, i have extensive animal knowledge. Puppies from number one white shepherd in obedience in the usa. Jul 03, 2014 the german shepherd is hands down one of the most versatile dog breeds around. White german shepherd book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training.
Join millions of people using oodle to find puppies for adoption, dog and puppy listings, and other pets adoption. Updike, this special rarebreed edition dedicated to the white shepherd is the first major publication of its kind on this noble canine and a welcome resource for everyone interested in this extremely talented working dog and companion. Jan 5, 2020 beautiful white german shepherds see more ideas about white shepherd, german shepherd dogs and shepherd dog. Their popularity was accelerated by their appearance as a respected working dog in world war i, their usefulness as an early guide dog for the blind, and their stardom in the dawn of hollyw. Coloring book for children, german shepherd dog german shepherd dog black and white eps 10. The history of this noble dog has been mired and to an extent fostered by the political environments from which it emerged from a white coated gsd to a. The very popular breed that we call a german shepherd comes in a variety of colors, including white. White german shepherd book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and. This is a community page about white german shepherds and white german puppies. The german shepherd big book audiobook by amy morford. It is well balanced, with harmonious development of the forequarter and hindquarter. Jun 18, 2019 although originally black and tan, the german shepherd dog now comes in many variations, including sable, gray, white and of course, blue. White shepherds, white fci bbs puppies, white shepherd breeder, white shepherd show dogs, links, club, breed, health, training info.
While the german shepherd dog is prone to some unfortunate health issues, it is thought that the general good health of. The white german shepherd dog german shepherd country. Black and white vector illustration logo of a german shepherd dog. Breeding to ukc white shepherd and fci breed standard. White german shepherds have been in existence since the early foundations of the breed. The german shepherd has its roots in germany, where the countryside was populated by herding dogs that were greatly cherished by their farm families for their protective nature, ability to manage hundreds of sheep and their companionship. The white swiss shepherd white shepherd popularity as a recognized breed has been growing rapidly throughout europe and has even returned back to germany, from which its roots began, and is acknowledged by the sv as a separate breed and not a white german shepherd dog.
Shop for the perfect white german shepherd gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. The prolonged sections of the book where the dog has no presence irritated me. Be aware that a dog can look like a german shepherd without having any shepherd genes at all. Deutscher schaferhund, also known as the alsatian, is a breed of mediumlarge dog. This is an intelligent breed capable of doing a wide variety of jobs. German shepherd outline stock illustrations 518 german. Known for their health, longevity, and exceptional people skills, polarbear shepherds have short coats, straight backs, mellow, affectionate, and playful temperaments, love wate. All you need to know about the white german shepherd. In 1917 the american kennel club registered the first white german shepherds from anne tracys new york kennel. The original job of the dog was as a multipurpose herder that could protect the flock, home and family, and be a companion pet at the end of the day. Heres a book that was just written about a ranch i worked on for 3 years the 70 ranch. Information provided in early books on the german shepherd make mention of greif and other white german herding dogs, with upright ears and a general body. So you need to prepare yourself for every eventuality.
The first impression of a good german shepherd dog is that of a strong, agile, well muscled animal, alert and full of life. White shepherd breed history the white shepherd as we know it today can be considered a dog of international origin and development, with several countries having a marked influence upon the formulation of the breed. Since the 1970s, german shepherd dogs have swept across the united states, quickly becoming one of the countrys most popular breeds of dog. Originally published in germany in 1923, the german shepherd dog in word and picture is the english translation of what is probably the most important book ever published on this popular breed.
As you learn more about the breed, especially if youre planning on getting one, or already own one, youll understand why. The german shepherd is hands down one of the most versatile dog breeds around. Polarbear white shepherds produce the finest and most beautiful white german shepherd dogs and puppies in north america. The white shepherd is a superb thriller, set against the picturesque backdrop of oxford. Learn about your dogs natural behavior instincts, and learn how to change and correct some of them. The white shepherd dog while the white german shepherd dog is registered as a german shepherd dog by the canadian kennel club and the american kennel club, the colour white is a disqualifying fault for the breed and, therefore, white german shepherds are not able to compete in the show ring.
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