In the english language the breed s officially recognized name is german shepherd dog gsd the breed was officially known as the alsatian wolf dog in the uk from after the first world war until 1977 when.
Baby german shepherd white colour.
All german shepherd young doggies are either brought into the world dark dim or white and can change shading as they develop.
Every so often a white german shepherd with blue eyes will be born.
Their actual coat shading can more often than not be resolve at around about two months of age.
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However it does not affect the pigment in the dog s skin nose and eyes.
Breeders choose to avoid colors such as liver white and blue despite being standard colors.
Moreover dark german shepherd little dogs are brought into the world dark and will remain dark through adulthood.
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However this is a rare trait attributed to expression of a recessive gene for eye color.
All others are considered correct color in some breeds certain colors are connected to specific health issues but this is not the case within the german shepherd dog breed.
The white german shepherd is not due to a genetic disease known as albinism which is characterized by a lower rate of melanin production.
This white coat is simply attributed to genetics.
However coloration can range from a lighter amber to a dark mahogany color.
Colors that are considered disqualifying or undesirable according to the german shepherd dog standard are white blue and liver.
If you find cause for concern regarding your white german shepherd with blue eyes or any kind of dog with unusually colored eyes for that matter do some research reach out to your local vet and inquire about genetic testing for your pet.
ˈdɔʏtʃɐ ˈʃɛːfɐˌhʊnt is a breed of medium to large sized working dog that originated in germany.
These standard akc colors for the german shepherd include.
For serious competition minded show breeders german shepherd colors are weighed more heavily with distinct preference given to traditional colors such as sable and black and tan.
Here so called rare german shepherd colors are avoided.
Deutscher schäferhund german pronunciation.
Due to its rarity the white color is a recessive trait.
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Like the rest of their pedigree the most common eye color for a white german shepherd is dark brown.
This means that both parents need to carry this gene for the development of a healthy white german shepherd puppy.