| White Shepherd | |
| Also Known As: | White German Shepherd American-Canadian White Shepherd Dog |
| Country: | United States |
| Stock: | German Shepherd |
| Maleheight: | ideal |
| Femaleheight: | ideal |
| Coat: | Double coat that is straight and dense |
| Color: | White, off white |
| Kc Name: | United Kennel Club |
| Kc Std: | https://www.ukcdogs.com/docs/breeds/white-shepherd.pdf |
The White Shepherd is a variety of the German Shepherd bred in the United States. Although white-coated German Shepherds have been known in Europe as early as 1882, in 1933 the breed standard was amended in their native Germany, banning white-coated dogs from registration. In the United States and Canada the coloration had gained a following and in 1969 a breed club was formed specifically for white-coloured German Shepherds, calling their variety the White Shepherd. The variety is recognized as a separate breed by the United Kennel Club.
According to the breed standard of the United Kennel Club, the ideal height of a White Shepherd dog is 25inches and the ideal weight is between 75and, while bitches ideally stand 23inches and weigh between 60and. The breed standard states they have a straight, dense, weather-resistant double coat that ideally is pure white, although light cream or light tan is acceptable.