if a wgsd has all of the characteristics of purebreed-black lips, nose, etc. and is all white except for tan lining each ear (almost looks like "ear" liner drawn on-very thin), is it still a purebreed?
2006-10-31 16:53:45 · 8 answers · asked by Ally 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well, without meeting the parents, and seeing their papers, there is no way to know that any dog is purebred.
However, the coloration that you mentioned is not an indication of any mixed breeding, as all are GSD traits..
this one has quite a bit of coloring> http://www.wgsdca.org/dogs/showDog.asp?name=furraris_voxfor_bahrs_percy
abd this one> http://www.wgsdca.org/dogs/showDog.asp?name=koenigs_a_jake
http://www.wgsdca.org/dogs/showDog.asp?name=koenigs_arctic_sissie
check this one out> http://www.wgsdca.org/dogs/showDog.asp?name=peannete_roanns_outlaw
http://www.wgsdca.org/dogs/showDog.asp?name=peannetes_pyramid_of_echoes
Lots of great stuff here> http://www.wgsdca.org/
2006-10-31 17:37:02 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many years ago, German Shepherd breeders used to cull any white puppies that were born. Yes they were born to pure parents and both carried the recessive gene.
There was a lot of hoo-har about white shepherds having temperament probs, but that was probably caused by the lines that were used and the inbreeding that occurred. These days breeders breed for temperament as well as conformation
2006-10-31 17:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by Feline Female 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I used to own a purebreed whilte german shephards with papers and see both parents. But the only way you can be sure-sure is if you have the papers.
2006-10-31 18:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by lilbit_883_hugger 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is a purebred. You get whites occasionally in the breed. A friend of mine has a gorgeous 11 year old white German Shepherd and he is a wonderful dog.
2006-10-31 17:43:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a White Sheppard/Labrador Dog. As with any pure bred dog,paper's proving the authenticity is your sure bet.
2006-10-31 17:06:04 · answer #5 · answered by doggilover 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have never seen a white german sheppard, but i have an all black King German Sheppard that is a pure bred.
2006-10-31 18:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by HARLEY 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, it is still purebred. being white is just a recessive gene that happens rarely - you're still getting the same genes for everything (for the whole make-up of the dog's body), it's just that the gene for coat color is not the dominant gene like usual. it's the same reason why you get white lions and tigers sometimes too.
2006-10-31 16:56:03 · answer #7 · answered by mighty_power7 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There's NO SUCH THING as "purebreed"!
There are *PURE BRED* animals!
There ARE pure bred GSD that are white. It's a MAJOR/DISQUALIFYING ***FAULT***!!!
Reputable breeders CULL them.
2006-10-31 23:39:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋