Breed: White Shepherd Temperament: intelligent, loyal Maintenance: medium Lifespan:12 years. Recommended for: active people, families with older children The White Shepherd is similar to the German Shepherd in most respects other than colour. In fact, white shepherd pups will appear in litters from coloured german shepherd parents, if those parents have the relevant genes. White shepherds were permitted to be registered in Australia until 1994 when the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) restricted the breed to a limited register. Whites placed on this limited register are not permitted to breed, however they will have papers. The German Shepherd breed standard states that white german shepherds are regarded as a ‘serious fault’. White Shepherd owners fear that classing these dogs in such a way, without allowing whites to breed or being recognised as a separate breed, results in healthy white pups being killed rather than being placed on the limited register. White Shepherd owners claim that certain breeders of the German Shepherd may rather kill healthy white pups rather than disclose that their breeding dogs may be capable of producing ‘serious faults’ such as white offspring.

The White Shepherd Association of Australia (WSAA) began in early 2000 and its members are currently lobbying the ANKC for full recognition of the White Shepherd as a separate breed on the main register. Currently there are only 16 whites on the limited register but a further 300 registered with the WSAA.Teacup Puppies Sale Long Island At birth, the coat is very white, with the possibility of apricot colouring to the flanks. Husky Puppies Sale CtAs the dog ages the coat may become a more pronounced apricot colour due to the development of the harsh outer coat.Homes For Sale Lowndes County Ms As with the German Shepherd, whites will usually have a short coat, however long coats are sometimes seen. Many breeders of german shepherds believe that whites are albinos and should be eliminated from the breed.

This belief is wrong. Whites are not albinos; they may have a brown nose, have brown eyes and dark lips, eyelids and pads. They are not prone to the problems associated with albinism. As with the German Shepherd, the White Shepherd is an intelligent dog. It is not readily trusting of strangers though very loyal to its family. They do require early socialisation and obedience training. The German Shepherd Dog League currently runs an excellent breeding program which has developed a breed with a stable temperament. Although the White Shepherd Association currently has no plans to formulate a similar protocol, owners of whites believe that their dogs may be quieter than their coloured cousins and not as excitable. There is some credible scientific evidence which does indicate that white haired animals may be more placid than darker haired. As with the German Shepherd, the White Shepherd should be groomed once a week. They do shed their coats continually and are particularly heavy shedders approaching the warmer months.

Daily brushing is required at this time. Depending on the quality of breeding a pup will cost between $500 and $1000. Should live to approximately 13 years. Although these are white dogs there is no predisposition for them suffer conditions such as skin cancers, blindness or deafness. In fact there is no more likelihood for them to suffer skin cancers than in any other breed of dog. Any health problems associated with the White Shepherd are those also common to the German Shepherd, such as hip and elbow dysplasia. The WSAA observes stringent hip and elbow testing of its breeding stock and any interested purchasers of puppies are referred to those breeders who have participated in the scoring program. Haemophilia testing of males is also standard and positive males are not permitted to breed under WSAA guidelines. These dogs need plenty of room and require daily exercise. They should be kept in a well fenced, medium to large sized yard and walked daily. Active people with room for their pet.

Anyone who likes large dogs and is prepared to spend the time training, grooming and walking their dog. Filmed in conjunction with Brooke Taylor and the White Shepherd Association of Australia (now re-named the White German Shepherd Dog Alliance of Victoria) members, Melbourne, 2002.German Shepherd Puppies for sale in TexasSo, You are Looking to Own a German Shepherd ?Puppies and Dogs Available - SEE BELOW for details and contacts...The GSDCV has provided a list of Breeders who currently have puppies available. We recommend that you read this article, and gather as much information as possible, BEFORE you start looking at puppies ....Before you go any further you should consider the following: BUYING A GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY?Some Breeders advertise that they are “a member of the German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria Inc.” This DOES NOT mean that the Breeder follows the German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia (GSDCA) Breed Improvement Schemes and the GSDCV Code of Ethics. THE GSDCV RECOMMENDS THAT YOU PURCHASE YOUR GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY ONLY FROM A BREEDER WHO ADHERES TO THE STRICT GSDCA BREED IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES AND THE GSDCV CODE OF ETHICS.

These are puppies that you will find listed below. Breeding animals should have the following: An ‘A’ stamp for Hip dysplasia which indicates that the animal has passed the GSDCA Hip Dysplasia Scheme and is suitable to be bred from and a ‘Z’ stamp for Elbow dysplasia which means that the animal has passed the GSDCA Elbow Dysplasia Scheme and is suitable to be bred from. Also Breed Survey Class 1 or Class 2 which means that they have been presented before a panel of experts that have ascertained and documented that the animals are suitable anatomically to be bred from and have passed a temperament test and a gun test which is their reaction to loud noises. The Breeder should be able to show you documents that verify that the parents have successfully passed these schemes. IF THE BREEDER DOES NOT FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES YOU NEED TO ASK “WHY NOT” ?AFTER ALL, THEY WERE PUT IN PLACE TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH, COMFORMATION AND TEMPERAMENT OF THE GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG 1. THE GERMAN SHEPHERD IS A LARGE, ACTIVE, WORKING DOG – NOT A LAP DOGAs such he has an active mind, which must be stimulated.

You must be prepared to provide your German Shepherd with a daily walk, playtime and obedience training so he can become a reliable canine citizen and well adjusted family member. Of course the exercise will be good for you too! 2. IF YOU WANT A GERMAN SHEPHERD AS A GUARD DOG – THIS BREED IS NOT FOR YOUWe recommend you buy a burglar alarm! Whilst the German Shepherd is naturally protective he does not cope well being confined and isolated without socialisation and as has already been stated requires mental stimulation. Failure to understand this can lead to behavioural problems. 3. HAVE YOU GOT ADEQUATE FACILITIES FOR YOUR GERMAN SHEPHERD?You will need a secure, safe and fully fenced yard with adequate shelter from all the elements and access to fresh clean water. Your yard must be “escape proof” as the law prohibits roaming dogs. Bailing your dog out of the pound can be costly, assuming you are lucky enough to find him there if he goes missing! 4. CAN YOU AFFORD A LARGE DOG?

Costs can run into many thousands over the course of your dog’s life. These may include, in addition to the purchase price, possible vet bills, feeding, Council registration, Membership fees (i.e. the German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria and Dogs Victoria), micro-chipping etc. 5. ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A 10-12 YEAR COMMITMENT?This is the average life span of the German Shepherd. Are you prepared to accept this long term responsibility to care for your dog for the duration of his/her life? 6. SO YOU STILL WANT TO OWN A GERMAN SHEPHERD?You are a committed, responsible and active person ready to make a german shepherd an integral part of your family.– WHERE DO YOU BUY YOUR GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY?Through the German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria, Puppy Listing Service.- A puppy that is purchased through the GSDCV Puppy Listing service comes from a breeder who is a member of the GSDCV, and has complied with all of the Breed Improvement Schemes and Breeding Guidelines relating to breeding and rearing of their puppies.

This will provide a greater assurance that you are buying a quality puppy that will have less chance of suffering from the hereditary diseases that may occur in the German Shepherd Dog. - Both the Sire and Dam must have been successfully Breed Surveyed and have passed both the Hip and Elbow dysplasia schemes - All puppies come with a Dogs Victoria (VCA) Registered Pedigree – providing proof of breeding and parentage. - The price of puppies is very similar to that from a Pet Shop, but they cannot provide any of the above. 9. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU VISIT THE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION, BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPY If you are interested in a German Shepherd puppy, check out the available litters detailed below. For further information please call: Judy 9796 9842 (No calls after 9:00pm please ) Puppy Listing Service DisclaimerThe German Shepherd Dog Club of Victoria advises that the details listed in this Puppy Listing are authorised for publication by the breeders concerned.