White Shepherd
Also known as: White German Shepherd American-Canadian White Shepherd Dog
Breed at a glance
- Origin
- United States
- Weight
- Males
- Height
- Males
- Coat
- Double coat that is straight and dense
- Colour
- White, off white
- Other names
- White German Shepherd American-Canadian White Shepherd Dog
intro
The White Shepherd is a variety of the German Shepherd bred in the United States. Although white-coated German Shepherds have been known in Europe as early as 1882, in 1933 the breed standard was amended in their native Germany, banning white-coated dogs from registration. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] In the United States and Canada the coloration had gained a following and in 1969 a breed club was formed specifically for white-coloured German Shepherds, calling their variety the White Shepherd. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The variety is recognized as a separate breed by the United Kennel Club . [ 2 ] According to the breed standard of the United Kennel Club, the ideal height of a White Shepherd dog is 25 inches (64 cm) and the ideal weight is between 75 and 85 pounds (34 and 39 kg) , while bitches ideally stand 23 inches (58 cm) and weigh between 60 and 70 pounds (27 and 32 kg) . [ 3 ] The breed standard states they have a straight, dense, weather-resistant double coat that ideally is pure white, although light cream or light tan is acceptable. [ 3 ]