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American White Shepherd

American White Shepherd
 

Breed Characteristics

Type:Pure
Family:Herders
Function:Working
Origin:United States
Preferred Climate:Any Climate
Group:Herding
Life Span:12-14 Years
Nicknames:White German Shepherd, WGSD
Hypoallergenic:No

American White Shepherd Build Information

The American White Shepherd is a large dog breed, standing 22-26 inches in height and weighing ideally 77-85 pounds. Often called the White German Shepherd because of their near exact resemblance to the German shepherd aside from the coat coloring which is always white, stiff, and long.

Size:Large
Length (Male):22-27 in.
Length (Female):22-24 in.
Weight:> 65 lbs
Litter Size:5 - 10 Puppies
Tail Dock or Crop:No

Behaviour and Personality

They are highly intelligent dogs and exhibit a high degree of loyalty and protection to their family, though they can be aloof or weary of strangers. American White Shepherds are great at learning tricks and enjoy work. They do need to be socialized from the time they are puppies as they are very sensitive and can even be timid.

Activity Level:Very Active
Affection Level:Very Affectionate
Energy Level:Very Active
Kid Friendliness:Very Friendly

Appearance

Colors:White
Shedding:Moderate
Grooming:Medium Maintenance
Coat Type:Dense

American White Shepherd Pet Insurance

When adding a dog or cat to your family you want to make sure your pet is happy, healthy and protected. During its lifetime your pet is exposed to many illnesses and diseases and some breeds are affected by a congenital disease which is a condition existing at birth. At these moments when your pet is ill or maybe needs surgery, you want to be protected for the unexpected and high veterinarian costs.

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Breed Talents and Facts

This American purebred dog breed is very talented!

Training:Easy
Ideal for Tracking:Yes
Herding Skills:Yes
Agile/Zippy:Yes
Obedient:Yes
Possible Schutzhund Work:Yes