White Shepherds

[Sophist]

FWIW, my dad does has a lot of say in selecting dogs for area law enforcement and he is searching more actively for Belgians or white shepherds. Apparently, they're becoming known for having better temperaments and lasting longer health-wise than GSDs. A lot of this is no doubt due to issues in "American" GSD lines, but I found it somewhat interesting. Nicole's dogs appear to be healthy and stable and beautiful and will no doubt produce exemplary service dogs. I think that deserves at least as much respesct as excelling in herding.



Don't mean to hijack, but this thread has me wondering--- is the black GSD registerable? Didn't see it specifically faulted in the AKC guidleines like the whites and some of the dilutes... but for some reason I was thinking it wasn't anyway?

[NicoleLJ]

FWIW, my dad does has a lot of say in selecting dogs for area law enforcement and he is searching more actively for Belgians or white shepherds. Apparently, they're becoming known for having better temperaments and lasting longer health-wise than GSDs. A lot of this is no doubt due to issues in "American" GSD lines, but I found it somewhat interesting. Nicole's dogs appear to be healthy and stable and beautiful and will no doubt produce exemplary service dogs. I think that deserves at least as much respesct as excelling in herding.



Don't mean to hijack, but this thread has me wondering--- is the black GSD registerable? Didn't see it specifically faulted in the AKC guidleines like the whites and some of the dilutes... but for some reason I was thinking it wasn't anyway?

Thank you so much. If your dad ever wants me to put him in touch with some great WS breeders (some who have produced dogs that have gone on to do police work) please let me know.

As for blacks yes they can be registered, so can whites, and tehy can be shown through AKC and the CKC. But from what breeders have told me a black can have a harder time winning in the ring. I am not saying they can't, it is just harder. They told me it was because the black coat not only highlights the good parts but also the bad. It doesn't have any other colors to break up what the eye sees. Do I make sense?
Nicole