At the neck, the coat may be slightly longer and heavier, particularly in males. The hair on the back of the legs is slightly longer than on the front. The coat on the rump and underside of the tail is longer and thicker than the body coat. The head and ears are covered with a smooth, somewhat softer hair while the hair covering the legs and paws has a harsher texture. Colors ranging from a very light cream to a light biscuit tan are acceptable but not preferred.
Skin color is pink to gray, with gray preferred.
Nose, lips, eye rims, and pads are fully pigmented and black in color. In judging the White Shepherd, temperament, overall quality and movement are considered more important than coat color alone. Faded or spotty pigmentation. Acceptable range of height is one inch of height in either direction of the ideal. It is essential that a White Shepherd be sound and capable of quick, sudden movement.