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American White Shepherd Puppies for Sale
American White Shepherd
(Berger Blanc Swiss) (American-Canadian White Shepherd)
(White German Shepherd) (White Shepherd Dog)
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Pronunciation |
American
White Shepherd |
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Description |
The American White Shepherd looks almost exactly
like a German Shepherd except for the color. It
has a stiff, long, or long-haired coat. The long-haired types do not have an
undercoat. The color is always white. |
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Temperament |
The White Shepherd is friendly,
watchful and loyal. It is very protective of its family in appropriate
situations. Can be standoffish or even somewhat suspicious of strangers, but
should never be aggressive. They are eager to work and like to be close to their handler.
Very intelligent, these dogs are easy to train and learn quickly. White
Shepherds can be sensitive almost to the point of timidity. They are usually
quite obedient and harsh training methods should not be necessary, nor should
they be used with this breed. In this regard, they are very different from many
lines of GSD, especially the imports. It is very important that the young dog is
socialized well and has lots of positive encounters with many different animals,
people, things and situations to help it grow up to be a well-balanced animal.
This breed needs his people and should not be left isolated for long periods of
time. They generally get along well with other dogs and children. They only bark
when it is necessary. They will get along
with cats if they are socialized with them as a puppy. These dogs are very
vocal. Some are known to hold "conversations" with the dog next door.
They make a wide range of sounds and like to use their voices. To be successful
pets, these dogs should be trained and socialized from an early age with a firm
and loving hand. Coercive or angry training does not succeed well with these
dogs. To be truly happy, the German Shepherd needs a task in life. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: 24-26 inches (60-65cm.) Bitches
22-24 inches (55-60cm.)
Weight: 77-85 pounds (35-40kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Some of the diseases that have been found in this
breed are hip and elbow dysplasia (be sure both parents have their hips
certified as OFA good); malabsorbtion syndrome; degenerative joint disease
(including osteochondritis); megaesophagus; pannus and other forms of eye
disease (not commonly seen); bloat; allergies (food, fleas or airborne); other
skin or coat problems and missing teeth. Some lines of Whites are having
problems with illnesses such as Lupus and/or other forms of autoimmune diseases.
At this point in time, autoimmune problems are fairly rare in the breed. |
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Living Conditions |
White Shepherds will do okay in an apartment if
sufficiently exercised. They are relatively inactive indoors and do best with at
least a large yard. |
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Exercise |
Some kind of daily exercise is very important for
this breed, which always include long daily walks. This is a very intelligent breed. Try to put some variety into it so
the dog does not get bored. Most shepherds love to play ball or Frisbee. Ten to
fifteen minutes of fetching will tire your dog out quite nicely as well as
give him a sense of purpose. Whether it is ball chasing, frisbee catching,
obedience training, participation in a canine playgroup or just taking long
walks, you must be willing to provide some form of daily, constructive exercise. |
Life Expectancy |
Around 12 years. |
Grooming |
The White Shepherd is easy to groom. When the dog
is shedding they should be brushed and combed every day, otherwise occasional
brushing will do. The ears should be checked regularly. The claws should be
trimmed short. This breed is a seasonably heavy shedder. |
Origin |
Originated from the United States, Canada and
Europe. It was a direct descendant of the German
Shepherd Dog. The White Shepherd has not been mixed with any other breed of
dog since its introduction to North America. Certainly, there has been no other
breed or breeds added in order to make them white. 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. |
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Herding |
| Recognition |
WGSDCV,
FCI, UKC, NKC, AWSA, APRI, WSSDCA
The White Shepherd is registered as a White Shepherd with the American
White Shepherd Association (AWSA) and the United Kennel Club (UKC). The
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) recognized it as a Berger Blanc
Swiss in 2002, which is the same name the White Swiss Shepherd Dog Club of
Australia (WSSDCA) uses (in translation). 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.
Most other clubs register it as a German Shepherd Dog (white) calling the white
color a disqualifying fault. |
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WGSDCV = White
German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
UKC = United Kennel
Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
AWSA =American
White Shepherd Association
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
WSSDCA = White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Club of Australia |
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