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White shepherds are fantastic dogs and can be wonderful companions for the right owner.  The following can help you determine if a white shepherd is right for you (or if you are right for a Shepherd).

Do you have the time needed to devote to a white shepherd? Domestication has made dogs completely dependent animals.  They rely solely upon you for their every care and need.  Many things are necessary for your white shepherd to be a happy and healthy companion and they all require your time and dedication.

General requirements: All dogs require regular bathing, brushing (coat and teeth), monthly heartworm and flea preventative, a high quality diet and annual vet check-ups and vaccinations.  The white shepherd is no exception to that rule.  A white shepherd’s diet requirements can be more demanding than other breeds.  Large breed, high quality puppy food is needed to prevent Pano in rapidly growing pups and adults can have specific diet requirements dependant on activity level.  

Exercise requirements: Your white shepherd will not adequately exercise him/herself walking around in the yard and house.  White shepherds need daily exercise.  If they are bored and restless they may resort to naughty behavior to keep themselves entertained and worked.  They may scale a fence and go exploring, dig holes or chew property.

Training requirements: You cannot expect a white shepherd to know how to properly behave without training.  White shepherds are large dogs with the capacity for large amounts of energy and prey drive.  Training and thorough socialization is positively essential to ensure a well-behaved white shepherd.

Time requirements: It is vital that you take the time everyday to make your white shepherd part of your family.  Snuggle with them and pet them, take them with you on outings, give them the attention they deserve and need.  White shepherds typically have a very high pack drive that needs satisfying.  They do not do well left alone for long periods of time and must feel completely part of the “family pack” in order to be happy and healthy.

Commitment requirements: A commitment to owning a dog must be made for that dog’ lifetime.  This is an important consideration before deciding to own any breed of dog. White shepherds have a life expectancy of 12 years or more.  Can you honor a commitment to the dog for the entirety of its life? The unconditional love and devotion you will receive from your white shepherd deserves nothing less than your 100% commitment for the life of the dog.

Living requirements: Your living conditions must be appropriate for a white shepherd.  This is a large dog that needs space.  Do you have adequate space and a completely fenced yard for a dog of this size?  Will your neighbors tolerate a big dog with an equally big bark? Does your landlord (if you are renting) allow you to have pets of this size?  The “we’re moving” scenario is an all too common reason dogs are dropped off in the shelters.  If you are planning a move in the future, please give serious thought about the ramifications owning a dog will bring.

Temperament: White shepherds are not “wag and greet” dogs with strangers.  This is a herding/guardian breed that takes its duties seriously.  You cannot expect Golden Retriever like temperament in a white shepherd.  While the white shepherd is not aggressive, it does not lend itself to indiscriminate friendships.  A white shepherd’s trust, respect and acceptance are earned not given.

Role requirements: A white shepherd requires a strong leader.  A strong-willed, assertive dog can end up running your household if you do not use patient and fair discipline and training.  This does not mean forceful.  White shepherds do not respond well to strong-arm treatment.  It means consistency in training and understanding white shepherd behaviors.

Drive:  White shepherds have instincts that make them desire to hunt.  Small creatures such as squirrels, cats and rabbits can trigger prey drive and fall into the category of “things to be hunted” if your white shepherd is not properly trained to the contrary.

Cleaning: White shepherds shed year-round and can shed heavily in the summer when they “blow coat”.  Be prepared to increase the amount you vacuum to stay on top of it.  If you have a family member that is sensitive to hair and dander, this breed might not be right for your household.

Owning a White shepherd can be such a rewarding experience! The joy, love and loyalty they give to us is without measure!  But that joy, love and loyalty comes about with proper dedicated, committed and loving ownership.  We receive from our dogs what we give.

If, after reading the above, you feel a white shepherd is for you, please read on!

PUPPIES:

All puppies will begin their lives with the early neurological stimulating program called the Super Dog program.  Puppies will be fully guaranteed for health and hips, be vaccinated, wormed, vet-checked and well socialized with my family.   They will also be introduced to other dogs, cats and various activities.  Puppies will be evaluated for temperament, conformation and trainability before they are placed with their new families.

We are careful about placement of our puppies and would like them to find homes where they will be loved and cherished for their entire lives.  White Shepherds live an average of 12 years and we would like them to remain with their first family their entire lives.  They are a working breed and require exercise and training in order to have a happy and healthy life.  

Please fill out the questionnaire (click the appropriate link below) if you would like to be considered for the purchase of a puppy.

Puppy Questionnaire

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