White German Shepherd Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jun 13, 2019, Modified : Dec 20, 2019 Zina

White German Shepherd Origin and behavior

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States Canada
Nicknames and Other Names	American White Shepherd White Canadian Shepherd
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Purebred
Group	Herding Group
Bred For	Herding livestock
Size	Medium-sized
Recognized By	UKC
Life Span	12-14 years
Ideal Weight	Male: 75-85 pounds Female: 60-70 pounds
Ideal Height	Male: 25 inches Female: 23 inches
Fur Type	Double-coated, straight, dense
Common Colors	White, off White
Markings	None
Availability	Rarely available
Achievements	Featured in movies and shows
Suitable for Apartments	No
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	German Shepherd

White German Shepherd which is also known as White Shepherd or white Alsatian. It is a mutation of the regular German Shepherd that shares the same genes. It is a beautiful, medium-sized dog that is the same as the regular GSD but only with the different colored coat.

The appearance of White German Shepherd is muscular, strong but not bulky. Their body is covered with slightly longer coat than the colored German Shepherd. The tail is feathery and hangs down with slight curve on the tip.

Origin and History

The origin of White German Shepherd was in Germany by Captain Max von Stephanitz in 1889. The White color was considered as a fault and was not allowed in various shows. However, many worked for its recognition and also formed the club after its name in Canada and the U.S. After much difficulties, they became successful to get White German Shepherd registered in the United Kennel Club as a breed.

The American Kennel Club has not accepted White German Shepherd as a different breed. However, White German Shepherd can be registered as German Shepherd with American Kennel Club.

Is White German Shepherd Child-Friendly?

Yes, White German Shepherd is a child-friendly dog that gets along with all age children pretty well. They are playful who loves the company of kids. However, small children’s interaction with them needs to be supervised as to avoid any kind of accidental knock over.

Small kids might play rough that may not be acceptable by your White German Shepherd, so do not leave them alone.

White German Shepherd relaxing with children.
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Temperament, Behavior, and Behavior

Temperament: The temperament of White German Shepherd is gentle, friendly, and fun. They are very devoted to their family and are protective of them. If they sense any kind of harm towards them, they do not back off from defending them. Therefore, they make great guard dogs.

Behavior: White German Shepherd forms a strong attachment with its family members and is very protective of them. You might find a behavioral problem like aggression when they see someone approaching their family. They need early socialization so they are gentler with the guest in the house.

Personality: The personality of White German Shepherd is loving, protective, and kind. They love their people’s company and enjoy spending time with them. They are a smart dog that catches on new commands and instruction quickly.

Trainability

Training White German Shepherd is tough if you fail to establish a firm and consistent leadership on them They need a patient, active, and gentle leader. Once you develop leadership on them at an early age, start from obedience training and gradually move into the advanced training.

Reward them with delicious treats and lots of vocal praises to motivate and encourage them on training.

Never be harsh on your dog as it might make them fear you or they can even become aggressive. So, always train them in a gentle way even if they make some mistakes. After all, not even humans are perfect.

White German Shepherd agility training.
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Facts

White German Shepherd is mostly referred to as albinos but it is not.
It was viewed as a flawed in the genetic of original German Shepherd Dog.
The white color is actually one of the original colors of the traditional German Shepherd and not a flawed color.

Health Issues

General Health	Healthy
Common Health Issues	Hip Dysplasia, Deafness, Hypothyroidism
Hypoallergenic	No
Vaccination Required	Rabies, Leptospirosis, Canine Coronavirus, Canine Parvovirus, Canine Parainfluenza, Kennel Cough, Canine Distemper
Shedding	Heavy Shedder
Drooling	Moderate Drooler
Grooming	Average to High Grooming Required
Weight Gain Potential	Moderate
Separation Anxiety	Moderate Chance
Allergies	None
Diets and Supplements	Protein: 25% Fat: 10% Glucosamine Coenzyme Q10 Fish Oil

White German Shepherd is generally a healthy dog breed with few canine health conditions.

Deafness: Deafness is common in white dogs. Your White German Shepherd may also face this health condition. However, this condition will not affect the overall life of your dog and your dog can live a normal and happy life. They only will not be able to hear properly but there are many hearing aids in the market for a convenient life of your dog.
Hip Dysplasia: The condition where there is a dislocation or underdeveloped of the hip bones is called hip dysplasia. It makes the life of your dog hard once the condition gets serious. They have difficulties in moving from one place to another due to a sharp pain on the back. Visit a vet for a proper consultation.