White Swiss Shepherd
“Berger Blanc Suisse”
First Things First ……. Many people are confused or led to believe that the White Swiss and the German Shepherd of the Colour White are one in the same, this akin to saying “Black is White and White is Black”.
Every Member of the FCI/ANKC who breeds dogs, has a Breed Standard that they MUST comply with!
Let us compare with the different breed standards. As there is no such breed as a White Shepherd in Australia or recognized by the FCI, we will refer to the FCI German Shepherd breed standard GSD No 166 & the White Swiss Shepherd breed standard No 347.
We have compared both breed standards in detail. We have laid them out side by side below for you to compare
The White Swiss Shepherd Dog versus German Shepherd Dog (of colour white)
Our White Swiss Shepherd Health Testing
Health testing is an important part of our breeding program
» DNA Profile
» HD/ED (Hip & Elbow Scored)
» MDR1 (Multi Drug Resistance Gene)
» DM (Degenerative Myelopathy)
» Haemophilia WD1 (Willebrands Disease Type 1)
Temperament, Type, Conformation
Every kennel that is breeding SHOULD have a clear cut view to what their values & principles are and the above are ours - we stand by these principles 110%
We feel that ALL of the above are as equally important for any dog/puppy owners.
All of our involvement with dogs has been over a long period of time with different breeds over the years from the humble classic NZ working dog the Huntaway to cross-bred dogs as pets, to German Shepherds, which have included the White German Shepherd in New Zealand, to the ANKC registered White German Shepherd here in Australia.
Heather Scott is a credited ANKC/Dogs NSW instructor in all areas in obedience. Sue & Chris Harris have been breeding/competing with there German Shepherds. Silversuisse kennel fully understands the different 'drives' that is required for the dog to complete a task, we also understand the reasons why the dog switches into the different 'drives' so quickly to complete a very simple task - eg: getting the newspaper from the mail box on his own free will!
We also understand that 'environmental' can play a huge part in TEMPERAMENT issues and when we do have puppies, our selection from puppy to new owners is a very clear cut procedure, your wants and needs are of value in this life time addition!
We consider our past experiences with dogs is worth while when choosing potential mates or adding to my all ready large family from the ACE Worker in the obedience ring to the all time classic pet who is just as important family member.
Dog Sports - ANKC/FCI Approved
The White Swiss Shepherd has many good attributes:
A loving family pet, intelligent terrific obedience worker
Agility Performer
Tracking dog
A Reasonably Easy Care Show Dog
A guardian of all that is yours BUT ... these qualities come at a price.
The White Swiss Shepherd needs love, companionship, daily mental stimulation and physical exercise.
The White Swiss Shepherd is not the dog to purchase if you are going to leave it in the backyard all day with no company. It is a most intelligent and sensitive dog and when bored, they will use those 'attributes' to amuse itself ... often something not very amusing to you!
Spend some time with your White Swiss Shepherd every day and you will be rewarded with a wonderful companion.
Read on to Discover some of the Dog Sports you can partake in with your forever friend
To do any of these events you must be a member of your State Body of the ANKC