White Shepherd

Breed Group: sporting

"Ahem, excuse me while I warm up my singing voice…"

Breed Profile

White Shepherds are hard workers and caring family pets. They are related to German Shepherds but are mellower in temperament. They’re smart, useful, and easy to train. They warm up their vocal cords regularly and might sing you a song or tell you someone’s at the door. Deeply devoted to their family, White Shepherds are protective yet loyal and sweet to those they love!

Behavior

White Shepherds like to communicate with their owners. In addition to the funny noises they make, they are alert dogs and will sound the alarm if a stranger is near their home. Their natural inclination is to warn their families, but are usually not aggressive toward new people. Consistent training and socialization ensures a well-balanced White Shepherd watchdog. They learn easily and are open to new things. With high IQs and athleticism, they love a new challenge or job.

Coat

White Shepherds are known for their striking snow-white coat that can vary in length. These shepherds are either medium-haired or long-haired, and both varieties shed. And you’ll notice more hair around the house when the seasons change. Brushing your shepherd every few days will maintain the coat’s softness and remove dead hairs. Bathe these dogs on an as-needed basis.

Lifestyle

White Shepherds make a great match for many different owner, including active families, outdoorsy people, and those with disabilities. It’s important to start training and socialization early to foster the qualities and temperament appropriate for your White Shepherd’s role. All shepherds need plenty of space and mental and physical exercise, so these dogs will make good use of a large backyard.

Activity

White Shepherds like to feel useful. Training for a job or sport gives them a chance to exercise their mental and physical muscles. Obedience, search-and-rescue, and Frisbee competitions are just a few examples sure to put a smile on your shepherd’s face. And as simple as it is, walking is also great activity for your White Shepherd. It’s a way to give any dog a much-needed workout, but it also helps reinforce your leadership role with your pooch.

Characteristics

Space Needs

Activity Needs

Intelligence

Playfulness

Grooming Needs

Trainability

Watch Ability

Dog-friendliness

Child-friendliness

About the White Shepherd

Originally from Switzerland, White Shepherds are as wonderful as working dogs as they are family pets. They are more mild-mannered and easygoing than their German Shepherd relatives. White Shepherds are smart, loyal, and quirky, and most come with their own set of murmurs, grumbles, and howls, but they only bark if there’s a good reason. Over time, you’ll learn what each noise means and what their favorite song is to sing! They can be trained to do a variety of jobs, such as service animal or search-and-rescue dog. White Shepherds like a challenge and love their family!