Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading white german shepherd. Learn about your dogs natural behavior instincts, and learn how to change and correct some of them. 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. 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.
Bred for intelligence and white color, our white german shepherd dogs are highly intelligent and want to learn. The white shepherd is a direct descendent of the german shepherd, now established as a breed in its own right. Wgsdcii club information white german shepherd dog club. Due to their sweet nature, white german shepherds are not usually employed as police dogs unlike their brown cousins and are unjustifiably considered to be not as desirable in the. 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. Although traditional german shepherd devotees have shied away from solid white dogs, thousands of enthusiasts have embraced the beautiful, talented white shepherd and established it as a. Others have a somewhat different build and a milder temperament. Kir was a beloved pet to all of us and our relationship with him led us to adopt more german shepherd dogs and eventually, at the request of friends, to begin breeding these intelligent and beautiful animals. Eileen hilldrup foreword unfortunately, as is often the case with the good things in life, a small minority has been very vocal in its disapproval of. Her sole close companion is her beloved white german shepherd, bonnie.
White shepherd dog breed facts and information wag. 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. For several reasons not necessarily good reasons, white dogs arent appreciated by the german shepherd s national breed club nor by german shepherd breeders who. Beautiful pure white german shepherd puppies available. Teaching your dog to respect you means interacting with him in specific ways that encourage respect.
This is a community page about white german shepherds and white german puppies. The author george hoppendale is an experienced writer and a true animal lover. The nook book ebook of the german shepherd training guide. We had all the farm animals, cats, and 3 german shepherd dogs one of the german shepherds was a white. German shepherds dog books for kids amazing animal books for young readers bestselling author john davidson presents german shepherds dog books for kids. Written by accomplished breeders and exhibitors, jean reeves and diana l. Home club information breeders stud dogs pedigree about the breed. The white shepherd is a direct descendant of the german shepherd dog. All in all, the loyal and intelligent german shepherd dog is a global favorite breed for a reason. The german shepherd big book audiobook by amy morford. Good german shepherd dog training leads to great companions. Wildwood white shepherd puppies white swiss shepherd. The white shepherd emerged from white coat lines of the german shepherd dog in canada and the united states and from european imports.
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. For a dog with a healthy coat and skin, a bath is only really necessary once every 45 months. 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. For anyone looking for a sweet book, with neither agenda nor moral to give as a gift to someone you love who just happens to have a white german shepherd, this book s for you. Some of these dogs look and act exactly like non white german shepherds. By following these german shepherd training tips and techniques and socializing them regularly, these dogs can be a stellar example of mans best friend.
White german shepherd book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and. He enjoys writing animal books and advising others how to take care of their animals to give them a happy home. White paws german shepherd rescue in green bay, wisconsin has rescued over 1,000 dogs during our lifetime. There are really three dog breeds that could claim the name white shepherd. Jun 17, 2008 this is a really good book for anyone new to white german shepherds like me. Jan 5, 2020 beautiful white german shepherds see more ideas about white shepherd, german shepherd dogs and shepherd dog. Our white shepherd dogs are very loyal with steadfast allegiance. Raising your german shepherd will be much easier when you read this helpful book on teaching and training your german shepherd. White shepherd puppies for sale from reputable dog breeders. In the united states, instead of registering a white german shepherd puppy with the. White shepherds, white fci bbs puppies, white shepherd breeder, white shepherd show dogs, links, club, breed, health, training info. The german shepherd coat has a lot of natural oils in it.
Abstract one of the most quoted books on dog genetics and coat color is the. It is well balanced, with harmonious development of. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. White german shepherd book for care, costs, feeding, grooming, health and training. The top 10 german shepherd puppy training tips are here to help you raise a smart, confident and friendly canine friend.
We are also committed to following the code of ethics of the groups that we are members of. So in reality, the availability of white german shepherd dogs is a matter of supply and demand, fashion, and the gsdowning communitys preference. Echo dogs white shepherds for adoption home facebook. See us at vom hundhaus german shepherds in florida 7276875338. We provide them with a safe, secure foster home, where they receive necessary veterinary care and. 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. The american berger blanc suisse club, the american white shepherd association, the united white shepherd club, the united kennel club, the american kennel club, and utilize the white shepherd genetics database to assist us in eliminating genetic problems. White german shepherd dog a complete guide to a snowy. Heres a book that was just written about a ranch i worked on for 3 years the 70 ranch. This page is dedicated for advertising echo dogs white shepherds for adoption and crossposting white german shepherds only. Echo dogs white shepherds for adoption, hoffman estates, illinois.
It covers all the basics, and some things that are more obscure. German shepherds glamorous brother, the white german shepherd is not only fabulous when it comes to looks, but quite striking in all other walks of dog life. Partnered with southwest german shepherd rescue an arizona 501c3 tax exempt corporation and a participating member rescue of cabra coalition of all breed rescue of arizona, also a 501c3 organization, we are a small group of individuals dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming white german shepherd dogs into their forever homes. A dog who respects you will do what you say and will stop what hes doing when you tell him no. The wgsdcii also maintains a breed book which is a showcase of white german shepherds with pictures, pedigrees, show records or just fun facts about. Foreword unfortunately, as is often the case with the good things in life, a small minority has been very vocal in its disapproval of white shepherds. White dog is a 1982 american drama film, which samuel fuller directed from a screenplay he and curtis hanson had dramatized, which, in turn, they based on romain garys 1970 novel of the same name. The film depicts the struggle of a dog trainer named keys paul winfield, who is black, trying to retrain a stray dog found by a young actress kristy mcnichol, that is a white. White german shepherd dog names popular male and female. 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.
Our relationship with the german shepherd breed began when we were given our first dog, kir, in the early days of our monastery. Shop for the perfect white german shepherd gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. Unlike the majority of annie daltons novels, the white shepherd is written for adult lovers of mystery and suspense and dog lovers. The white german shepherd book hardcover june 1, 1983 by paul d. 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. 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 shepherd dogs can stand as high as 26 inches at the shoulder and, when viewed in outline, presents a picture of smooth, graceful curves rather than angles. 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. Berger blanc suisse vom hundhaus german shepherds united. The white german shepherd by vicki hearne goodreads. Berger blanc suisse, white swiss shepherd in florida. German shepherd dog puppies are divinely cute and for a reason. German shepherd training keeping clever dogs entertained. Breeding to ukc white shepherd and fci breed standard. With this dog guide book, you will be able to understand. The white shepherd breed was officially recognized by the united kennel club on april 14, 1999. White german shepherds have been in existence since the early foundations of the breed. To train a german shepherd puppy dog you must be consistent, kind and clear.
Ven grasso, of majestic white shepherds in upstate new york. In that time, we have rarely needed funds like we do now. While the horrors of the kz sachsenhausen in oranienburg have been documented for posterity, and the kz itself has been preserved as a memorial for future generations many of the structures used by the ss connected to the camp lie hidden in a forest, crumbling to pieces. Majestic white shepherds, usa is located in the town of. Because we take in young, old, and sick dogs with unknown medical conditions its a gamble each time we bring in dogs. The first impression of a good german shepherd dog is that of a strong, agile, well muscled animal, alert and full of life. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The solid white shepherds were excluded from conformation.
The german shepherd and the white german shepherd are the same dog, though their coat colors vary. There are ukcregistered german shepherds who have dropped the word german and just go by the name white shepherd. The very popular breed that we call a german shepherd comes in a variety of colors, including white. 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. Then, by the 1980s breeders began purposefully breeding for pure white german shepherd dogs.
Dec 21, 2019 good german shepherd dog training leads to great companions. Initially, color was not considered as long as the dog demonstrated working ability. Although originally black and tan, the german shepherd dog now comes in many variations, including sable, gray, white and of course, blue. For several reasons not necessarily good reasons, white dogs arent appreciated by the german shepherd s national breed club nor by german shepherd. White shepherd dog club of new zealand, an association of registered breeders, working under a common set of principals for the benefit of our white shepherds and their owners. 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. The genetics of coat color in the white german shepherd. 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. It is unknown when the blue german shepherd first appeared, but it is still a rare color variation of the breed. Distinguished by its stunning white coat and unmatched versatility, the white shepherd is a direct descendant of the german shepherd dog. 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. Beautiful pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with dogs. I worked on farms and ranches with cattle and horses, i have extensive animal knowledge.
This is a really good book for anyone new to white german shepherds like me. 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. This is one of over 50 books in the amazing animal books for young readers series. Even after the defeat of nazism in world war ii, some misconceptions about the white german shepherd dog continued. Breeders of standard color only german shepherd dogs and white german. History of berger blanc suisse white shepherdwhite swiss. During the 1920s and 1930s, with television in america, white german shepherds, alongside their colored counterparts, became stars to a growing audience of. I believe this is how the white, long coat gene of german shepherd dogs was introduced into the german shepherd breed.
Since the 1970s, german shepherd dogs have swept across the united states, quickly becoming one of the countrys most popular breeds of dog. The white shepherd is a superb thriller, set against the picturesque backdrop of oxford. Teach your white shepherd to respect you respect training is the dog training method i use and recommend for training white shepherds. Majestic white shepherds, usa is located in the town of charlotteville, ny.
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