The White German Shepherd is definitely one of the most beautiful but also underrated dog breeds existing. Usually, it runs along the shadow of the regular German Shepherd and many people doesn't even know of its existence. The White German Shepherd is certainly a unique and worth discovering animal that will impress you in many different ways. Please take a minute to read the following lines and make of your house a completely different palce with one of these amazing dogs. You won't be disappointed, that is for sure.
The White German Shepherd's origins are not certain. The only thing that is clear is that this breed is descendant of the regular German Shepherd and it is believed to have been incidentally born when White specimens appeared in a litter box. Expert breeders then took the time to perfect and make elements of this dog unique and peculiar. The genetics of this dog prooved to be quite outstanding and therefore, this dog immediately became a fabulous herding dog as well as loyal and protective companion. The controversy around this breed is that many international dog associations still do not recognize it as an official breed and consider these dogs a mistaken evolution of the original German Shepherd breed. However, the White German Shepherd is really popular as a family pet.
The White German Shepherd clearly stands out for its completely White coat. This is a rather short and abundant coat that covers the entire body of the animal and that may feature certain parts in cream or gold tones. As for the rest of its appearance, the White German Shepherd is quite similar to the German Shepherd: it features a large body with strong and long legs and a triangular head. The ears are quite large as well and stand out from the face frame. The eyes are small and dark while the nose is always dark and quite visible in contrast to the rest of the animal (which is always White). The tail is long and covered with abundant hair as so is the neck.
The temperament of the White German Shepherd is fabulous. We are talking about a dog that combines a unique tranquility with a truly protective and corageous attitude. They are extremely loyal towards their masters and respond perfectly to orders and commands. Training a White German Shepherd will always be a wonderful experience since these dogs are extremely intelligent, eager to please and affectionate. They are fantastic family pets and love permanent human company, even that of children. They can also get really well with other animals but as usual, this depend on the type of socialization you choose. One of the most distinctive and funniest things about the White German Shepherd is that this is not a great barker but it is famous for making lots of emotional sounds which are shared with other dogs and that make them look as if they were chatting. They require firm and strong leaders so roles are not confused.