White German Shepherds are selectively bred for their beautiful snowy white coats and physical stature, striving for a German Shepherd dog that closely resembles the original dog; less angular than today's breed. Devotees of the White German Shepherd breed are currently striving for recognition as a distinct breed with the AKC and CKC.

White German Shepherds are loyal family dogs and fearless guardians of the home that excel in obedience work. German Shepherds are highly intelligent, affectionate dogs that make excellent family companions. Their dense, double coat requires regular, thorough brushing, and these large dogs need plenty of outdoor exercise. Training the German Shepherd puppy from an early age is recommended. On the "cuteness scale" of 1 to 10, the White German Shepherd puppy ranks at least an 11!

One of the most versatile and talented breeds in the world today, the German Shepherd Dog has been valued in police work, tracking, guiding the blind, drug and bomb detection, search and rescue, herding, avalanche rescue and so much more. In the 1890s, Captain Max von Stephanitz, a German cavalry officer, envisioned a superb and versatile herding dog and began a breeding program made up of the best German farm dogs available. He succeeded beyond all expectations. The German Shepherd Dog first came to North America in the early 1900s and got a huge boost in popularity here after World War I when Rin Tin Tin's movie exploits captured the attention of the public.

Height/Weight: The ideal height for adult male White German Shepherds is 25 in (64 cm) at the shoulder and weight ranges from 75-80 lb (34-36 kg). Female White German Shepherds will be somewhat smaller.

Coat: The White German Shepherd breed's outer coat is dense, straight, short and close. There is a soft undercoat.

Colour: Pure white with dark nose and paw pads.

The well-bred German Shepherd Dog is stable, sensible, intelligent, quick to learn, loyal and protective of his home and property. Unfortunately, because of the breed's popularity, the German Shepherd Dog has been exploited by some unscrupulous and irresponsible breeders. It's a good idea to be extremely selective when choosing a German Shepherd puppy to ensure that you are getting a well socialized puppy that will have a sound temperament.

A breed of exceptional stamina, the German Shepherd Dog was initially bred to trot all day long. Though relatively calm and quiet indoors, the White German Shepherd needs lots of outdoor exercise to maintain condition.

Regular, thorough brushing is necessary to keep shedding of the German Shepherd's dense undercoat under control.