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Welcome to the Australian WWW-Wonderful White's Web. (scroll down for all pages)
This web is to promote the White German Shepherd Dog (White Shepherd in the USA and Canada) and to point out the difference between the white German Shepherd Dog and the White Swiss Shepherd (Berger Blanc Suisse).
Be aware that some white German Shepherd Dog clubs and individual breeders, are marketing their Australian white German Shepherd Dogs as White Swiss Shepherds. To be accepted by the Australian National Kennel Council as a White Swiss Shepherd a dog must be an import, or be bred from imported dogs, and have three further generations of F.C.I numbered White Swiss Shepherds listed in the pedigree (with none of their forebears listed as White Shepherds or White German Shepherds back to three generations.)
Although some White Swiss Shepherd (so called) clubs sell their club puppies with pedigrees these may be only club registered pedigrees and are not official pedigrees which are recognized by the Australian National Kennel Council.
In May 2008 the White Swiss Shepherd was recognized as a breed by the Australian National Kennel Council and dogs have been Shown here since January 2009.
It is hoped that Australian breeders of white German Shepherd Dogs who own and want to begin to breed genuine White Swiss Shepherds will get their white German Shepherds (of the opposite sex to their White Swiss Shepherds) de-sexed so that no mixed breeding can occur to further damage the reputation of the White Swiss Shepherd in Australia.
Buyers beware. If you are buying a pup from a kennel which has both White Swiss Shepherds and white German Shepherds (which they may call "unregistered White Swiss Shepherds" you may want to get the pup DNA tested before purchase if you want to be sure you are getting a genuine White Swiss Shepherd.
A list of genuine, ethical White Swiss Shepherd breeders can be seen at http://wssbreedersclub.webs.com/
Scroll down for differences between the White Swiss Shepherd and White German Shepherd
Although there were white German Shepherds in Australia decades before, in 1997 the first club for white German Shepherds "The White and Silver German Shepherd Club" was formed in Adelaide, South Australia.
In 2008 the Australian National Kennel Council recognized "White Swiss Shepherds" however they would not accept Australian bred white German Shepherd Dogs as such. To be accepted in Australia as a White Swiss Shepherd an imported dog must have 3 generations of W.S.S on its pedigree all with F.C.I registration numbers and no dog on the pedigree listed as a white or coloured German Shepherd Dog.
ANKC ruling on White Swiss Shepherds
Registration of White Swiss Shepherd Dogs now that the A.N.K.C. has recognized the White Swiss Shepherd Dog
It is essential that all Members and Data Entry personnel understand that this recognition does not apply to White German Shepherd Dogs or White Swiss Shepherd Dogs that do not have a complete Export certificate with all dogs in the background registered as White Swiss Shepherd Dogs.
In accordance with A.N.K.C. regulations White German Shepherd Dogs cannot be registered as White Swiss Shepherd Dogs.
Imported White Swiss Shepherd Dogs MUST have all dogs in the background of their Import Certificate registered as White Swiss Shepherd Dogs in compliance with A.N.K.C. Regulation Part 6 Clause 3.4.
If one or more of the dogs in the background of the Import Certificate is registered as a German Shepherd Dogs the dog cannot be registered on the A.N.K.C. Main or Limited Register.
All White Swiss Shepherd Dogs imported into Australia MUST comply with A.N.K.C. Regulation Part 6 Clauses 3 and all its sub-clauses.
If in the future people wish to have White German Shepherd Dogs recognized they will have to do so as a completely new separate breed with a NEW Name, and comply with A.N.K.C. Regulation Part 6 Clause 9.2 and all its sub – clauses.
The only dogs born in Australia that can be registered as White Swiss Shepherd Dogs are those dogs resulting from the mating of two imported White Swiss Shepherd Dogs that have been registered with the A.N.K.C. on their Main Stud register, or further generations resulting from such matings.
Roger Bridgford A.N.K.C. National Breed Standard Coordinator 06 May 2009
12.08.2011
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F.C.I- Standard N° 347- White Swiss Shepherd Dog (Berger Blanc Suisse)
TRANSLATION: Mrs R. Binder / Original Version: (FR)
ORIGIN : Switzerland.
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID STANDARD : 04.07.2011.
UTILIZATION: Companion and family dog
FCI CLASSIFICATION :
Group 1 Sheepdogs and Cattle Dogs (except Swiss Cattle Dogs).
Section 1 Sheepdogs. Without working trial.
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY :
In USA and Canada White Shepherd dogs have gradually become to be accepted as a distinct breed.
The first dogs of this breed were imported into Switzerland in the early seventies. The American male "Lobo", whelped on 5th March 1966, can be considered as the progenitor of the breed in Switzerland. The descendants of that male registered with the Swiss Stud Book (LOS) and other white shepherd dogs imported from USA and Canada, gradually multiplied. There exists now a big number of white shepherd dogs, pure-bred, over several generations, distributed throughout Europe.
GENERAL APPEARANCE :
A powerful, well-muscled, medium-sized, white shepherd dog with erect ears, double coat or long double coat which is of medium length or long; elongated shape; medium sized bone and elegant, harmonious outline.
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS :
Moderately long rectangular shape : body length (from the point of shoulder to point of buttock) to height at
withers = 12 : 10.
The distance from the stop to the tip of the nose slightly more than the distance from the stop to the occipital protuberance.
BEHAVIOUR / CHARACTER :
Lively and balanced temperament, enjoys action, attentive with good ability to be trained. Friendly and discreet. High social competence and devoted to his owner. Never afraid or aggressive without provocation. A joyful and easy to teach working and sporting dog with capability for all round education. High social competence allows for a marked ability to adapt and integrate to all kinds of social events and situations.
HEAD:
CRANIAL REGION: Strong, clean cut and finely chiselled, in good proportion to the body. Wedge-shaped, seen from above and from the side. Axes of skull and muzzle parallel.
FACIAL REGION :
Nose : Medium-sized; black pigmentation desired; snow nose and lighter nose accepted.
Muzzle : Powerful and moderately long in relation to the skull; nasal bridge and lower line of muzzle straight, slightly convergent towards the nose.
Lips : Dry , closing tightly, as black as possible.
Jaws/Teeth : Powerful and complete, scissor bite. The teeth should be set square to the jaw.
Eyes : Medium-sized, almond shaped, placed a little obliquely; colour brown to dark-brown; eye lids well fitting with black eye-rims desirable.
Ears : Erect ears, set high, parallel and directed forward; in the shape of an elongated triangle with the tip slightly rounded.
NECK :
Moderately long and well muscled, with harmonious set-on to the body, without dewlap; the elegantly arched neckline runs in a continuous line from the moderately high carried head to the withers.
BODY :
Top Line: Strong, muscular, medium-long.
Withers : Pronounced.
Back : Level, firm.
Loins : Strongly muscled.
Croup : Long and of medium width; gently sloping from the set-on to root of tail.
Chest : Not too broad; deep (about 50 % of the height at the withers); reaching to the elbows; ribcage oval; extending well to the rear. Prominent fore chest.
Underline and Belly: Flanks slender, firm; underline moderately tucked up.
TAIL : Bushy sabre tail, tapering to the tip; set on rather low; reaching at least to the hock joint; at rest, it hangs either straight down or with a slight saber-like curve in its last third part; in action carried higher, but never above the topline.
LIMBS
FOREQUARTERS:
General appearance: Strong, sinewy, medium bone. Straight, seen from the front; only moderately broad stance; seen in profile, well angulated.
Shoulder : Shoulder blade long and well laid back; well angulated; whole shoulder strongly muscled.
Upper arm : Adequately long, strong muscles.
Elbow : Close fitting.
Forearm : Long, straight, sinewy.
Metacarpus (Pastern) : Firm and only slightly oblique.
Forefeet: Oval, toes tight an well arched; firm black pads; dark nails desired.
HINDQUARTERS :
General appearance: Strong sinewy, medium bone.
Seen from the rear straight and parallel; standing not too wide; seen from the side with adequate angulation.
Thigh : Medium-long, strongly muscled.
Stifle (Knee): Adequate angulation
Lower thigh : Medium-long, oblique, with solid bone and well muscled.
Hock joint : Powerful, well angulated.
Metatarsus (Rear pastern): Moderately long, straight, sinewy;
Hind feet : Oval, hind feet a little longer than forefeet; toes tight and well arched; firm black pads; dark nails desired.
GAIT / MOVEMENT :
Rhythmical sequences of steps with even drive and enduring; front legs reaching out far, with strong thrust; trot ground covering and easy.
SKIN :
Without folds; dark pigmentation.
Coat :
Medium length coat: Dense, close-lying double coat; abundant undercoat covered with hard, straight protection hair; face, ears and front of legs are covered with shorter hair; at the neck and the back of the legs the coat is slightly longer. Slightly wavy, hard hair is permitted.
Long coat: Dense, close-lying double coat; abundant undercoat covered with hard, straight protection hair; face, ears and front of legs are covered with shorter hair; at the neck the long coat forms a distinct mane and at the back of the legs it forms trousers and the hair on the tail is bushy. The coat length should never be exaggerated. Slightly wavy, hard hair is permitted.
COLOUR : White.
SIZE AND WEIGHT :
Height at the withers : Males 58 - 66 cm. Females 53 - 61 cm.
Weight : Males : ca. 30 - 40 kgs. Females : ca. 25 - 35 kg.
Typical dogs slightly under- or oversize should not be eliminated.
FAULTS :
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and its ability to perform its traditional work.
· Slight fawn coloured overlay (light yellow or fawn shade) on ear-tips, on back and upper part of tail.
· Partial loss of pigment of flecked appearance on nose, lips and/or eye rims.
SEVERE FAULTS :
- Heavy appearance, too short build (square outline)
- Absence of sexual dimorphism.
- Missing more than two PM1; the M3 are not taken into account.
- Drop (hanging) ears, semi-pricked ears, button ears.
- Severely sloping back-line.
- Ring-tail, kinky tail, hook tail, tail carried over back.
- Soft, silky topcoat; woolly, curly, open coat; distinctly long hair without undercoat.
- Distinct fawn colour (distinct yellowish or tawny overlay) on ear-tips, back and upper side of the tail.
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS :
- Aggressive or overly shy dogs.
- Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
- Anxiety, high grade fearfulness, aggressiveness due to anxiety, unnecessary aggression, lethargic behaviour.
- One eye or both blue, protruding eyes.
- Entropion, ectropion.
- Over-or undershot mouth, wry mouth.
- Total loss of pigment on nose, lips and/or eye rims.
- Total loss of pigment in the skin and on the pads.
- Albinism.
NB.: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum
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American White (German) Shepherd Standard
A.W.S.A. Membership Approved October 12, 2002 PREAMBLE The White Shepherd is a direct descendent of the German Shepherd Dog and the two breeds share common roots and are similar in appearance. However, the White Shepherd evolved from a continuous selection for a working companion dog with that exclusive color, beauty and elegance as seen both standing and in motion. His high degree of intelligence and sense of loyalty have allowed him to become one of the most versatile working dogs serving mankind.
GENERAL APPEARANCE The White Shepherd is a well developed and balanced animal with the look of intelligence, energy and purpose in life. It should have a regal appearance with secondary sex characteristics being distinctive. The dog should be somewhat longer than tall, with smooth curves rather than sharp angles. Extremes of anything distort type and are to be strongly discouraged. This is a herding dog that must have the agility, freedom of movement and endurance to do the work required of it. When gaiting, the dog should move smoothly, with all parts working in harmony. Overall balance, strength, and firmness of movement is to be given more emphasis than a side--gait showing a flying trot. Staying true to type is defined by the following word picture and this diagram.
SIZE, PROPORTION, SUBSTANCE Body Proportion -- The dog is somewhat longer than tall -- the ideal ratio of length to height being 10 to 8.8. E.g., 28.4 inches (72.1 cm) long to 25 inches (63.5 cm) high. Body length is measured from the prosternum to the point of the buttocks. Height is measured from the highest point of the shoulder blade to the ground. Ideal height and weight is 25 inches (63.5 cm) and roughly 75-85 pounds (34-39 kgms) for males, and 23 inches (58.4 cm) and about 60-70 pounds (27-32 kgms) for bitches. Acceptable range of height is about 1 inch (3 cm) in either direction of the ideal. Any dog that is so over or undersize as to be outside of the acceptable range is highly objectionable and should be faulted.
HEAD Proportionate in size to the body. Males should show masculinity without coarseness; bitches should show femininity without being over-refined. Both sexes should exhibit a look of intelligence and nobility. Skull -- Viewed from the top, the skull is wedge-shaped, clean cut and strong. When viewed from the side, the topline of the skull should parallel that of the top of the muzzle and there should be a moderate stop. There should be no tendency toward an overly long, narrow or Collie-like head. Insufficient stop or a round or domed skull is faulty. Muzzle -- The muzzle is strong and dry and the lips fit tightly over the well-developed jaws. The nose should be black. Viewed from above, the muzzle appears wider at the stop than at the tip and there should be no tendency toward cheekiness. A snipy muzzle or a receding lower jaw is faulty. Eyes -- Brown, dark for preference. The eye rims should be black. The expression is keen and intelligent, yet composed. The eyes are medium sized, almond shaped, and set a little obliquely. Round or protruding eyes are faulty. Blue or pink eyes disqualify a dog. Ears - Size in proportion to the rest of the head. The ears are moderately pointed and open toward the front. They are carried erect when at attention. The ideal carriage is one at which the center lines of the ears, from the front, are parallel and perpendicular both to each other and to the ground. Soft ears spoil the desired noble and alert expression and are faulty. Cropped or hanging ears are a disqualifying fault. Teeth -- 20 upper and 22 lower; a full mouth is preferred. Dogs missing more than one premolar should be faulted. Broken teeth are not considered a fault. The teeth meet in a close scissors bite. A level bite is faulty. An overshot bite is a severe fault. A dog exhibiting an undershot mouth must be disqualified.
NECK, TOPLINE, BODY Neck -- Length is proportionate to the size of the head. The neck is strong, muscular and dry. Except when at attention or excited, the typical carriage of the head is forward rather than up, particularly in motion. A ewe neck or one that is too short or throaty is faulty. Topline -- The withers should be higher than and slightly sloping into the back. There should be no evidence of a dip behind the wither, nor should the topline itself sag or roach from the wither to the croup. Body -- Solid without bulkiness. The White Shepherd should be shown in lean, hard physical condition. Chest -- The forechest is well filled and the prosternum is prominent. The chest is deep with the brisket reaching to the elbows. A shelly chest is objectionable. Depth of chest should be approximately 48 to 50 percent of the total height of the dog. Ribs -- The ribs are long, well sprung, and are carried well back. The shape of the chest is important. It must never be so wide or round as to interfere with the action of the elbows and the forelegs. Neither must it be so flat as to cause the elbows to pinch in. Underline -- Only moderately tucked up in the flank -- never like that of a Greyhound. The abdomen is firmly held and never paunchy. Back -- The back is short, straight and strongly developed. Loin -- Viewed from the top, broad and strong. From the side, the loin is relatively short and blends smoothly into the back. Croup -- Long and gradually sloping, flowing smoothly into a low set tail. In the ideal dog, the croup slopes gently away at an approximate angle of 23° from the horizontal. Too level or flat a croup prevents proper functioning of the hindquarter, which must be able to reach well under the body. A steep croup also limits the action of the hindquarter. Tail -- Bushy, with the last vertebrae extended at least to the hock joint and usually below. At rest, it hangs straight down or in a slight saber-like curve. Even in excitement, the dog should never lift its tail higher than right angles to the backline. The tail is important. The dog uses its tail like a rudder enabling it to keep its balance while being able to turn instantly. In motion, the ideal carriage of the tail is at or slightly below the natural extension of the topline. It is permissible for a dog to carry its tail a bit higher, although the tendency toward a gay tail spoils the overall outline of the dog. A dog with a too short tail or a docked tail must be disqualified.
FOREQUARTERS Shoulders -- The shoulder blade, or scapula, should be long and well laid back, the ideal angle being about 35° from the vertical. Shoulder layback is estimated by taking a line from the uppermost tip of the scapula to the point of the shoulder (where the scapula meets the humerus) to the ground. Lay-on is flat against the body, with the upper ends fairly close together, forming the point of the wither. Shoulder and upper arm are well muscled but never loaded. The upper arm (humerus) is almost equal in length to the scapula. In the ideal dog, a 102° angle is formed by imaginary lines connecting the point of the elbow with the forward-most point of the shoulder joint and with the highest point of the scapula. This angulation permits the proper maximum forward extension of the foreleg in the working shepherd dog. Faults in the shoulder assembly include: loose or loaded shoulders (bulging muscle pads), a pushed forward shoulder assembly, not enough length in the humerus and a scapula that is too short or steeply set. Forelegs -- The forelegs are straight and parallel with each other. Lower leg bones are oval in shape. Bone substantial but not excessive. Elbows are well held in with no tendency to turn in or out. The point of the elbow lies roughly in a vertical line under the point of wither. Pasterns -- Strong and springy with the ideal angle being about 25° from the vertical.
FEET Short and compact, toes held closely together and well arched. Pads are thick and tough affording the dog protection over rough terrain. Dewclaws appearing on the rear legs should be removed, those on the front legs may be removed but are usually left on. Nails should be short. Faults in running gear include: terrier-like feet, hare feet, thin pads or splayed feet.
HINDQUARTERS The whole of the rear assembly somewhat mirrors that of the front. In length and angulation, the scapula and the pelvis roughly equal each other, and the slant of the lower thigh bones roughly approximate that of the pelvis and of the humerus. The pelvis lies tilted backward at an approximate angle of 35° from the horizontal. Whether standing four-square or firmly and naturally with one rear leg extended behind the pelvis, the femur drops almost vertically from the hip socket, forming an approximate 125° angle with the pelvis. The upper and lower thigh bones are all roughly the same length. The thighs themselves, both upper and lower, are broad and heavily muscled. The stifle is well bent; its angulation must never be so steep that the dog’s hocks lie directly under any part of the croup or pelvis. In a correctly angulated dog that is standing in a natural three-point stance (show pose), an imaginary line dropped plumb from the point of the buttocks would land roughly 2 inches (5 cm) in front of the dog’s extended hind foot. Stifles that are too straight or overly long are faulty. The hock joints are strong and the hocks themselves, relative to the rest of the rear assembly, are short, clean and perpendicular to the ground. Whether in motion or at rest, there is no tendency for the hocks to turn in or out. From the rear, the hind legs drop straight and parallel to each other and the feet point straight ahead.
MOVEMENT Soundness is of paramount importance. Capability of quick and sudden movement is essential. The action is free, supple and tireless with the dog covering the most amount of ground with the minimum number of steps, all of the parts working together in harmony. From the side, the hindquarters drive forward with the hind foot reaching far under the body to take firm hold of the ground. The powerful backward thrust is transmitted through a firm back to the front end, where the shoulder opens to the fullest extent possible and the foot reaches out toward the nose. The entire motion lifts the dog’s body slightly and carries it forward. The feet track close to the ground on both forward reach and backward push. At full trot, the back must remain firm, level, and free of roll, whip, or roach. At the extended trot, the dog may appear to overreach, with the hind foot passing to either side of the front foot. This is not faulty unless it causes the dog to move in a crab-like fashion. From both front or rear, the action is that of a single track. From the front, the legs move inward toward a center line under the body in a straight column of support from the point of shoulder to the pad. From the rear, the legs track inward toward a center line in a straight column of support from the hip to the pad. Moving close is faulty. Side-gait, coming and going are equally important and movement front and rear are not to be overlooked in favor of side-gait. Incorrect structure will be revealed in the moving animal. Flaws in gait such as weaving or interfering, paddling, flipping the front paws, weakness at the elbows, stiltiness, moving cow or bow-hocked or in a hackney fashion are highly objectionable and must be regarded as serious faults.
COAT The White Shepherd has a weather-resistant double coat. The outer coat is medium length, dense, straight, harsh and close lying. The undercoat is short, thick and fine in texture. The head and ears are covered with a smooth, somewhat softer hair while the hair covering the legs and paws is more harsh-textured. At the neck, the coat is slightly longer and heavier. A male may carry a thicker ruff than a female. The back of the legs has a slightly longer covering of hair and there is considerably more hair on the breeches and the underside of the tail. Both a short coat and a long coat are equally acceptable. An open coat is faulty.
COLOR
The coat color is white as defined by the breed’s name and the ideal is pure white. Other coat markings that range from a very pale cream to a light biscuit tan are acceptable, but not preferred. It is important to note that when judging the White Shepherd, temperament, overall quality and movement are to be considered more important than coat color alone. Pigment -- Skin color is pink to gray with gray being preferred. The nose, lips and eye rims should be fully pigmented and black in color. A snow nose is acceptable but is not preferred. Deficiency of pigment is objectionable and dogs exhibiting faded or spotty pigmentation on nose, eye rims or lips should be faulted. Dogs exhibiting the total lack of pigment in the above named areas indicating possible albinism or those that definitely exhibit albinism (such as dogs with blue or pink eyes) must be disqualified.
TEMPERAMENT The White Shepherd has a distinct personality marked by a direct, but not hostile expression of self-confidence. It is poised but when the situation demands, it should be eager and alert, ready to serve in any capacity such as companion, watch dog or service dog. To his inherent aptitude as a guardian of flocks should be an added protectiveness of the person and property of his family. With those he knows well, he should be open and friendly. With strangers, he should be observant and may be somewhat aloof but never apprehensive. Timidity, shrinking behind the handler, lack of confidence or any other display of poor character or aggression are severe faults. Dogs displaying such pronounced character flaws should be excused from the ring. Any dog that attempts to bite the judge must be disqualified.
FAULTS Any deviation from these listed specifications is a fault. In determining whether a fault is minor, serious or major, these two factors should be used as a guide:
- The extent to which it deviates from breed type.
- The extent to which such deviation would actually affect the working ability of the dog.
DISQUALIFICATIONS
- Blue or pink eyes
- Cropped or hanging ears
- Undershot bite
- Tails that are too short or docked
- Total lack of pigment on the nose, eye rims or lips or dogs that exhibit definite signs of albinism
- Monorchids or cryptorchids
- Any dog that has been surgically or cosmetically altered
- Any dog that attempts to bite the judge.
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FEDERATION CYNOLOGIQUE INTERNATIONALE (AISBL)
Place Albert 1er, 13, B – 6530 Thuin (Belgique), tel :+32.71.59.12.38, fax
: +32.71.59.22.29, email : http://www.fci.be
Circular
77/2007
21.06.2007
White Swiss Shepherd Dog (WSSD, 347)
As the responsible country for the breed standard White Swiss Shepherd Dog
(W.S.S.D, standard 347), the S.K.G informs us of their concern regarding the
current situation as far as the breeding of this breed and the issuing of
pedigrees by some FCI member countries are concerned. We share their concern and
observe that even after the recognition of the White Swiss Shepherd Dog
(W.S.S.D, standard 347) on 01.01.2003 (date of the official
recognition), matings with non-purebred subjects (3 generations) from this breed
continue to take place or that white German Shepherd Dogs with one or more
coloured ancestor(s) are re-registered as W.S.S.D.
We remind all F.C.I member organisations and contract partners that they have to
comply with the following :
1. White Swiss Shepherd Dogs (347) CANNOT be mated with white German
Shepherd Dogs (G.S.D, standard 166) since they are two distinct breeds with
different breed standards. In order to guarantee that both breeds are correctly
separated, it is also important to respect what follows :
2. W.S.S.D cannot be entered in the studbooks of this very breed if a part or all
their ancestors (3 generations) were still registered, after 01.01.2003, as
white German Shepherd Dogs.
3. It is not allowed to re-register as a W.S.S.D (347) a dog which was registered as a
white German Shepherd Dog (166) after 01.01.2003.
4. An accidental white German Shepherd Dogs (white puppy in a litter of German
Shepherd Dogs) with one or more coloured ancestor(s) cannot be used for breeding
as a WSSD nor can it be re-registered as a W.S.S.D.
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2.5 White Swiss Shepherd Dogs – Re-Registration of Imported Dogs ANKC 2009 Conference(Amendments to the Australian rules for imported White Swiss Shepherds)
Delegates resolved that the current A.N.K.C Policy in relation to the re-registration of imported White Swiss Shepherd Dogs be amended to remove the clauses which direct Member Bodies to verify that:
· "Imported White Swiss Shepherd Dogs MUST have all dogs in the background of their Import Certificate registered as White Swiss Shepherd Dogs in compliance with A.N.K.C Regulation Part 6 Clause 3.4.
· If one or more of the dogs in the background of the Import Certificate is registered as a German Shepherd Dogs the dog cannot be registered on the A.N.K.C Main or Limited Register."
An application to re-register an imported dog must only comply with the current A.N.K.C Regulations Part 6, Section 3.
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History of the Breed
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Edelweiss Jaric-(Tee Gee) who saved a life
This is my story of how I came to find another true friend in my new dog - my white Shepherd "Tee Gee". Sadly my beautiful Shepherd/Labrador Cross white dog "Tigger" had to be put down on the 14th April 1997. We were inseparable and I cried a million tears. I was also very lonely, especially as I have no children at home, and so I decided that I had to have another dog. I began searching for another dog similar in colour, not thinking that I would ever be so lucky. One day my brother-in-law informed me that he had seen a "Tigger" look-a-like. I went immediately to see this dog and the lady who owned her was very kind and let me spend some time there. It was only then that I discovered that there were pure bred white Shepherds. Then I knew that my luck had changed, or so I thought. My son, who lives in Melbourne, rang several breeders of Shepherds but to no avail, they all said very rudely that there was no such thing as a white Shepherd and if there was one in their litter that they immediately put it down. Still I kept looking. I bought so many different newspapers until by chance I accidentally got hold of the "Advertiser." There in the wanted to sell section - first up- "White German Shepherds" it said. All excited I immediately rang and said I would take one. This pup was meant to be for me, especially as he was born the day before I had my dog put down. Because of this co-incidence I decided to incorporate my old dog Tigger's initials and call this one Tee Gee. So my new life with Tee Gee began. Tee Gee's home is a motel. The motel is situated right in the city centre with no fencing. He has the run of the entire surroundings. He has selected his special lookout tower and although temptations are very strong at times, he never steps over that line. He has several toys which different guests have bought for him and he knows each by name and never gets confused. The guests are simply amazed. The children especially love playing with him and he adores them. However, if they throw his toy out of 'the line' he will not go to retrieve it as desperate and keen as he may be. Quite amazing! He greets each guest and they in return give him a pat. I never worry if I'm busy cleaning the rooms because he is my alarm when the phone rings-he howls until I answer. At the tender age of fourteen months he saved the life of a guest. On the day that this happened, I was very busy, all on my own, not a soul was around other than Tee Gee. He kept coming to me and was very restless. I couldn't hear the phone or hear the office desk bell but because he was so persistent I decided to stop what I was doing and check it out. To my shock there was a gentleman, one of our guests, bent over with severe chest pains and having great difficulty in breathing. I immediately rang the ambulance and they were there very promptly. The man was taken to hospital and survived and Tee Gee was proclaimed a Hero! And boy, did he get spoilt! Every "new" that arrives at the motel, Tee Gee gives a bark to, but any guest that he knows, he accepts and doesn't bark at. He is incredible. He has his own latch on the door so he is able to come in and go out as he pleases. Sometimes when I am not well or a little saddened, he senses this and his eyes are so sad they almost have a tear in them and he doesn't leave my side. He travels in my ute and people are astounded to see this dog sitting upright with one paw outstretched on the dashboard. Tee Gee has a wonderful friend who visits us occasionally. Her name is Jal and she is the white Shepherd we discovered in our initial search for a Tigger look-a-like. Jal, we and her owners have become one big happy family. They often take Tee Gee for walks along with Jal and both dogs enjoy each other's company. We have a home as well as the motel, and there we have fowls, two of them. Tee Gee loves them, he eats with them and plays with them. One day I called him and I wondered why he wasn't responding to my call. There he was with both of his 'friends' underneath his legs, eating their wheat. He didn't know which way to move so as not to hurt them. How gentle is that for one large dog! Well, that's my story which I am pleased and honoured to be able to share amongst other white Shepherd lovers. Tee Gee gives me so much love and happiness. His intelligence together with his super sensitivity stands out by far. He is indeed my truest friend in life and I love him dearly. Anna.
Edelweiss Kayla who chased a burglar away Kayla belongs to Linda in Adelaide. Kayla's original owner gave her up when she was two years old as he was moving into a flat and had no room for her. Linda already had a Kayla, a red and black G.S.D but she was a hyperactive dog and kept jumping the fence. She ran away and was run over by a car and cost Linda a fortune at the vet but when she was recovered she continued to be a fence jumper and ran away again. When she had been gone for some time Linda adopted our Kayla. Shortly afterwards, her Kayla returned but Linda took her back to her breeder as she was not to be trusted left alone in the yard. Kayla number two was quite timid and didn't want to be left outside without company so she became an indoor dog. She was happy to be left inside when Linda and her son were out. One day when Linda's son came home he found Kayla at the front of the house and the back of the house showed signs of a break-in. However nothing was stolen and the thief must have come across Kayla in the house and despite being a shy dog with a gentlle nature she obviously protected her families belongings and chased the would be thief outside. She is a hero.
Below Edelweiss Jaric (Tee Gee) and Edelweiss Kayla (Kayla) |
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