page_title: German Shepherd
section_title: White Shepherd
hierarchical_section_title: German Shepherd / Variants / White Shepherd
caption_attribution_description: UKC/IABCA Int'l Ch, ARBA pointed Regalwise Oreo, HIC, OFA Hips/Elbows/Cardiac/Thyroid, MDR1, GSDCA Health Merit Excellent Owner: Alicia Lips (Kerstone Shepherds) Breeder: Ronda Beaupre (Regalwise Shepherds)
context_page_description: The German Shepherd is a breed of medium to large-sized working dog that originated in Germany. In the English language, the breed's officially recognized name is German Shepherd Dog. The breed was officially known as the Alsatian in the UK from after the First World War until 1977 when its name was changed back to German Shepherd. Despite its primitive, wolf-like appearance, the German Shepherd is a relatively modern breed of dog, with their origin dating to 1899.
  As a herding dog, German Shepherds are working dogs developed originally for herding sheep. Since that time, however, because of their strength, intelligence, trainability, and obedience, German Shepherds around the world are often the preferred breed for many types of work, including disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police and military roles and acting. The German Shepherd is the second-most registered breed by the American Kennel Club and seventh-most registered breed by The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom.
context_section_description: The White Shepherd is a variety of the German Shepherd bred in the United States.  White coated German Shepherds were once banned from registration in their native Germany, but in the United States and Canada the colouration gained a following and 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.
caption: White Shepherd
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