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German Shepherd Dogs with white coats are
not accepted by many kennel clubs, particularly the AKC. Despite this,
the snowy shepherd has a worldwide following that is pushing to have it
recognized as a separate breed or as a viable color for the GSD. There
are two clubs in North America that promote the white German Shepherd.
The White
German Shepherd Dog Club International Inc. was formed under the
name the National Club for the White GSD, according advancement of the
White German Shepherd Dog, in 1964 in Sacramento, California, to protect
and further the interests of the dog. In 1977, the club changed its name
to the White German Shepherd Dog Club International Inc., and today
nearly 20 local chapters exist.
The American
White Shepherd Association, founded in 1994, works for full
acceptance of the White Shepherd as a separate and distinct breed in all
major kennel clubs and registries. It currently has nine regional clubs
in the United States and Canada.
At press time, the AWSA had successfully petitioned the UKC to grant the
White Shepherd full status as of January 1, 1999.
The white GSD has nearly the same standard as the regular GSD, except,
of course, for the color. In addition, to differentiate the dog from an
albino, a white German Shepherd should have dark eyes and black lips,
eyelids, foot-pads and nose, with dark nails. Black, blue or gray skin
is desirable.
White supposedly adversely affects a dog's working abilities. A white
dog blends in with sheep or goats, lessening its visibility and herding
effectiveness. Also, a white coat stands out against a grassy or brushy
hillside, making the dog an easy target for prey animals.
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