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White Shepherd (Comprehensive Owners Guides) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Jean Reeves, Diana L. Updike
Publisher: Kennel Club Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 356000
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 153
Number Of Items: 1
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 6.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 1593785895
Dewey Decimal Number: 636.7376
EAN: 9781593785895
ASIN: 1593785895
Publication Date: March 25, 2008
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Product Description
Distinguished by its stunning white coat and unmatched versatility, the White Shepherd is a direct descendant of the German Shepherd Dog. Although traditional German Shepherd devotees have shied away from solid white dogs, thousands of enthusiasts have embraced the beautiful, talented White Shepherd and established it as a breed unto itself. Whether on the farm, in the ring, in the water or in the home, the White Shepherd is an exemplary companion and competitor for the right owner.
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 White Shepherd Comment October 25, 2008
WShepherdVT
I just needed to also address the reviewer who is supposedly involved with GSD rescue/foster. Before poster such remarks you should really do your research. One search of the history of the breed would bring you a boatload of info on this breed. The white color of this beautiful breed should NOT be confused with albinism and other breeds where white is a genetic health fault such as dobermans. There are no health issues related to the color of germans shepherds. White is a color that has always existed within the breed but way back when humans decided it was not a desired color and would actually kill any pups that were born white. I have a beautiful healthy white shepherd whose father is actually a sable and whose mother is a white.
I have read this book and am very glad there is now a book out there on white shepherds. The authors of this book are 2 of the more wellknown breeders and are very knowledgeable of the breed. If you'd like to educate yourself feel free to do some research. Just please don't go making false claims against something you know very little about.
Nice Book! July 22, 2008
WhiteShepherd (GA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Having been the owner of a couple of American White Shepherds for well over 14 years, not to mention an avid 'lover' of the dog, I find fault with the review above. Of course the book is "written by fanciers" of the breed. Most dog breed books are. That is no surprise! As for providing "little information regarding the 'genetic frailty' of the breed", American White Shepherds have no distinct genetic defaults in comparison to their colored counterparts. They too can suffer from the same genetic problems that any German Shepherd Dog would. What most people don't understand is that only difference between a GSD and an American White Shepherd, is their color. Unfortunately, they have just always been looked upon as a 'default' simply because of the color of their coat! Any American White Shepherd/GSD owner would enjoy this book.
 No Balanced View Here June 29, 2008
G. M. Wiegand (Seattle, WA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I Foster German Shepherd Dogs who have been surrendered by their Owners for whatever reason. While very familiar with "Black and Tan" GSDs, I have no experience or background with White GSDs. I bought this book to gain some knowledge regarding White German Shepherds, who have a troubled reputation in the industry. This book appears to be written by fanciers who love the breed blindly and provide little information regarding the genetic frailty of the breed. While it is always nice to read a "fanzine", this book did not provide the balanced information that would have been helpful to me. I am still looking. Current Foster Owner
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