American White Shepherd Dog
INTRODUCTION
American White Shepherd Dogs are Alert, Companionable and Fearless dogs they are from the Herding group. Their coats need to be groomed as they shed a lot also are easy to train they are also great watchdogs, they are very loyal and friendly with their loved ones but are reserved with strangers. American White Shepherd Dogs are purebred dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Aloof, Self-confidence, Fearless, Alert, Eager, Companionable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Fmaily
LOCATIONS : Germany, United States
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The White Shepherd is very similar to his cousin the German Shepherd Dog
2- The White Shepherd makes an excellent family companion and loves spending time with all members of the family. His protective instincts make him an ideal guard dog
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: White German Shepherd, American-Canadian White Shepherd Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Height: Male: 60 - 65cm
Female: 55 - 60cm -
TAIL
The tail is set on low in a natural extension of the sloping croup. The tail extends at least to the hock joint and usually below
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WEIGHT
Male: 35 - 40 kg
Female: 35 - 32 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
5 - 10kg
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LOOK A LIKE
German Shepherd
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1969
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ORIGIN
Germany, United States
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DISTRIBUTION
Almost around the world
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
White Shepherds are extremely faithful and brave. They will not think twice about giving their lives for their human pack
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
