White Swiss Shepherd. Owner feedback

Everyone who is looking for a loyal friend, a devoted and elegant companion, is addressed to this article. Elegant and beautiful dog, possessing a strong character, will perfectly get accustomed in the country house. In a city apartment, she too will be comfortable. She gets along wonderfully with one master, and with a big and noisy family. Meet the heroine of our article - a white Swiss dog.

From the history of the breed

For the first time about the white sheep-dogs it became known in 1880. The residence of the royal dynasty of the Habsburgs was inhabited by dogs of this breed of white sheep-dogs, not yet officially recognized.

In 1882, the Swiss Swiss Shepherd was first introduced at the exhibition in Hanover.

In 1899 the first German shepherd was registered. When it was created, colored and white genes were used.

The official recognition of the white sheep dog is for certain unknown. When the first German shepherd was registered, the color of the coat was not indicated. Reliable information about the white sheep-dogs became available only at the end of the last century. Over the years, the Swiss Swiss Shepherd was not recognized as a specialist and was not allowed to breed. White puppies were considered albinos and destroyed. Only in 2002 FCL officially recognized the breed.

General form

The White Swiss Shepherd Dog, breed standard No. 347 (ICF) is a medium-sized animal with well-developed musculature, medium skeleton, somewhat elongated body and elegant outlines. The dog is energetic and balanced, friendly and attentive. The growth of males is 66 cm, the female is 61 cm, the maximum weight is 40 kg.

The white Swiss Shepherd (breed standard from 2011) has a wedge-shaped head, a powerful, rather long muzzle, slightly narrower to the nose.

The ears have the shape of an elongated triangle, standing, directed forward. The ends are slightly rounded.

Medium sized almond - shaped eyes, slightly obliquely set. Color - from dark brown to brown.

Straight forelegs are strong. They are placed moderately widely.

Hind legs straight, with muscular thighs. The dog moves rhythmically, with an even thrust. The tail is saber-like, covered with fluffy hair.

Woolen cover

The animal has a thick, snow-white "coat". Wool is of medium length or long, but certainly with a thick undercoat. A shorter coat on the front of the legs, muzzle, ears. The back surfaces of the legs and neck are longer. The color allowed by the standard is only white.

There are two types of white shepherds - longhaired and short-haired. The first species is popular in Germany, France, Austria. In the Netherlands and the United States, short-haired animals are more common.

Disqualifying factors may be aggressiveness or restless, oppressed behavior. In addition, blue eyes, undershot, undershot, lack of pigmentation on the lips, nose, skin.

Harmoniously folded white Swiss Shepherd (reviews of owners confirm this) always looks well-groomed and neat. It always has a presentable look.

White Swiss Shepherd: character

Representatives of this breed attract dog breeders by their obedience and balanced nature. Previously, it was an excellent shepherd dog, perfectly coping with their work. Later people saw her positive qualities and began to start a snow-white beauty as a companion.

This dog is characterized by such features as sincerity, cheerfulness, friendliness, ingenuity. Aggression and anger, passivity and disobedience are not inherent in these animals.

A cheerful and sociable dog behaves cautiously and quietly with outsiders, carefully scrutinizes and controls the behavior of the guests.

When this snow-white beauty is in a familiar situation, she does not mind to voice her voice. She will gladly and friendly bark on a walk, if something interests her, or she will want to thank her hosts. Prolonged howl means resentment or discontent.

Today in Russia is not too common white Swiss shepherd. The responses of happy owners of such pets show that these animals feel very fine the mood and mental state of their master. Sensing a negative, your loyal friend will try to cheer you up.

The loyalty and loyalty of this dog has no limits. Despite its peace-loving nature, a white Swiss shepherd can stand up for himself and for his masters. But it will show its strength only if there is a real threat and at the very last moment.

Education and training

These dogs need constant and consistent training. Do it with a puppy, or with an adult animal, gently. The nature of the white sheep dog is very different from that of the German. Hard methods of dressing are categorically forbidden. For a white shepherd, physical loads are necessary. Perhaps not as serious as for the German. Your pet will be immensely happy if you allow him to run with a stick or ball, catch a flying disk or frolic in the company of his fellows.

The dog is very smart, so it's easy to learn. She can master several "professions": a rescuer, a dog therapist, a guide. A properly trained animal is able to guard and protect. Self-training can produce good results.

Choosing a puppy

Due to the fact that this breed is relatively new for Russia, white shepherd puppies should be bought only in nurseries or clubs.

Before acquiring an animal, it is necessary to clarify some important points:

• Experience and history of breeding in this cattery;
• Reputation and image of the breeder;
• Exhibition activity of parents.

Take an interest in the state of health of the baby, can he "lie in wait" for any hereditary diseases. Was vaccination given when the next vaccine should be given. As a rule, honest breeders who value the reputation of their own enterprise, do not hide from the future owners any shortcomings and defects of their pupils.

Dog breeders who breed these animals, believe that these dogs are prone to the following diseases:

• Joint dysplasia;
• deafness;
• heart failure.

White Swiss Shepherd: Reviews

This gorgeous dog is very popular in Europe, and in Russia it is not yet very widespread. Despite this, we managed to get acquainted with the reviews of our compatriots.

It should be noted that so far we have not been able to find any negative feedback about this dog. In the opinion of the hosts, this is an ideal, sensitive, intelligent and benevolent companion, who generally has no flaws.

The white Swiss Shepherd, whose price in Moscow is on average 30 thousand rubles, is very clean. Like all sheep dogs, they are easily trained, get along well with children.

White sheep dog puppies are charming - affectionate and cheerful white lumps. With proper upbringing, puppies grow up smart and kind animals.