The first recorded white German Shepherd puppies in the US were born in March of 1917. The litter contained four white puppies and this became the start of the white wonder in German Shepherd dogs. These four white dogs are thought to be the first that was ever registered in the US, although there were white puppies registered in other countries long before this time.
Most people think that white German Shepherd puppies are albino dogs, but this is not the case. An albino has pink skin and blue or pink eyes. If you find a pink nose on a German Shepherd, it is usually due to the lack of pigmentation and can be found on other dogs as well. The white German Shepherd is not a rare dog breed as some people may think. The white color is linked to a gene and not to any deficiency in the dog's health, temperament, or structure. You will find that white Shepherds are homozygous for this particular gene. This means that the dog carries only one type of gene for this coloring. A pair of white German Shepherds will produce white pups in one hundred percent of the cases.
Some owners think that white German Shepherd puppies are a healthier breed of dog than regular German Shepherds but this is not proven. This white gene can also be carried by colored German Shepherds as well. In fact, two colored German Shepherds carrying the same white gene can produce white puppies. If a colored dog is mixed with a white dog, the result will be colored German Shepherd puppies.
These wonderful dogs can be found anywhere you would expect to find the regular German Shepherd. Police forces across the country will use white German Shepherd puppies as well as the mixed color. You will find them in the service of bomb detection squads, in drug detection units, and they are also used for tracking, attack work in the forces, or anything else that a German Shepherd can be used for. German Shepherds are reliable dogs, and they are very intelligent. This has nothing to do with what color they are. The only reason they may not be used in the forces is because of their high visibility at night, but this is very rare.{mosimage}
These white German Shepherds puppies can do anything that colored German Shepherd can do. They also need the same care as a colored German Shepherd. This means that you should feed him one of the many premium dog foods that are available. Train him with obedience classes that will teach him commands you give and also help socialize him at the same time. He will need regular exercise and need to be stimulated to think on his own. By doing this, you will see the true German Shepherd come through and see just how smart this wonderful dog can be. You will also need some safe toys to keep him stimulated. You have many kinds to choose from on today's market but make sure you get the ones best suited for white German Shepherd puppies.
