White Swiss Shepherd Dog, also known as swiss shepherd dog and american canadian white a shepherd, looks almost like a German white shepherd, due to its origin. It has either a hard elongated wool (long-haired type), or short hair (short-haired type of). Long-haired White Swiss Shepherds do not undercoat.
White Swiss Shepherds are generally characterized as bold, insightful and alert dogs. They are obedient, cheerful and ready to learn. Calm and serious, these shepherd dogs are confident and extremely brave. They won’t think long to give their life for your man.
White Shepherd Dogs love being close to their family, but can stay away from strangers. This breed needs regular interacting with people and should not be locked up for long periods of time. These shepherds bark only when feel it is necessary. Often used as police dogs, white swiss shepherd dogs have a very strong protective instinct and are very dedicated to their mentor. Puppy socialization from a very young age is usually enough just.
Aggression and attack on people in most cases is due to poor socialization, learning, and treatment. Problems may arise when the owner allows the dog too much, allows her to believe that she is a leader in pack (family) over people, or when he does not give her daily mental and physical exercises. This breed needs solid owners who will be authoritative leaders as well confident, calm and consistent in their actions.
Well-balanced and properly socialized whites Swiss Shepherds get along well with other pets, including cats and dogs. They are also great for families with children if they have received obedience training from an early age age.
White Swiss Shepherd Dogs Owned Too passive and do not satisfy the dog’s physical and mental stress, can become timid and timid.
These shepherds are among the most trained and smart breeds, but they will not obey a person if they feel that they are stronger. In addition, they also react poorly to severe discipline. To train this exceptionally smart dog, a mentor should be consistent and authoritative leader.
White Swiss dogs adapt perfectly in quality sentinels, for work in the army and police, as guide dogs for the blind as well as in search and rescue operations. This breed also successfully copes with many others. activities including agility, tracking and various kinds of sports. In addition, the white Swiss Shepherd is popular as reliable family companion and participant in popular shows.
Breed history
White Swiss Shepherds developed in Canada, Europe and the USA. The breed is a direct descendant of the German Shepherd. After were introduced to the USA, these shepherd dogs did not mix with other breeds. The gene that is responsible for the white color of the shepherd’s coat is natural for a german shepherd dog. The first white shepherd in Switzerland were introduced in the seventies.
In Canada and the USA, these shepherd dogs have gradually gained recognition as separate breed. Official Recognition and Title “White Swiss Shepherd “at the International Cynological Federation breed received in 2003.
Height and weight
The height of the white Swiss Shepherd dogs is from 60 to 65 cm at the withers, female – from 55 to 60 cm. The weight of males is from 35 to 40 kg, bitches – from 30 to 35 kg.
Health
In general, white Swiss Shepherds have excellent health and average life expectancy of 12 to 14 years. Nevertheless, the breed is prone to dysplasia of the hip and elbow joints, degenerative joint diseases, food allergies and allergies on fleas. Some Swiss cattle dogs also develop autoimmune diseases and congenital spinal diseases.
Maintenance and care
White Swiss Shepherds get along well in apartment conditions if they have enough physical and mental load. Indoors they are low active, especially if have a large yard where they can burn their excessive energy.
Swiss cattle dogs love dynamic exercises as well difficult tasks that challenge their mental abilities. They need daily brisk walks, jogging or bike ride. Swiss Shepherds also like ball games, 15 minutes of such a game along with a daily walk will be enough tire the dog.
Swiss white shepherd dogs molt constantly. They also especially severe seasonal molting occurs. Reduce the amount hair loss will help daily or regular combing. Due to possible skin problems of these shepherd dogs it is recommended to bathe exclusively out of necessity.
The cost of puppies
The cost of puppies of a white Swiss shepherd with a pedigree amounts to an average of 20,000 to 30,000 rubles. Puppies without pedigrees cost an average of about 10,000 rubles.
