White GSD

Friesian.Maile · 10-23-2007, 11:46 PM

Just curious to see if any fellow HT's have one and what they think of them. I've got 2 and absolutely love them! They're great around the farm & horses as well as with kids that visit. They're not as sloped as the classic GSD, at least mine aren't. I'm a big fan of GSD's, classic, black or white - though I'm now partial to the whites

Anyone else with whites?

heckyes17 · 10-23-2007, 11:55 PM

I don't have one, but I think they're absolutely gorgeous and would love to see pics!

lovemydusty · 10-24-2007, 12:23 AM

We used to have a white GSD until he got stolen. He was gorgeous. My boyfriends mom has a black and she's HUGE. When she stands on her back legs she's well over 6 feet tall!!! I just love them!

HorseLovinLady · 10-24-2007, 01:22 AM

I prefer black and tan Gsd's. The white ones are cute though. My gsd I had for 10 years was black and cream with a touch of silver. How about some pics of your dogs?

Red Gate Farm · 10-24-2007, 04:37 AM

I must be behind the internet lingo

What is "GSD"?

**gbarmranch** · 10-24-2007, 04:49 AM

German Shepard Dog..

I knnw of several, and plan to adopt one as our next dog from a rescue when any of our current ones cross that rainbow bridge.. They are intelligent, and a typical GSD - just a dog of a different color...

dixie · 10-24-2007, 07:11 AM

OK you cannot start a thread like this and not provide pictures

carlagsd · 10-24-2007, 07:19 AM

We have a white GSD. He was a rescue, but not what you typically think of as a rescue. His family situation changed and the owners just wanted a good home where he could get more attention. We've had him about 6 months. He's three years old and is the same as any other GSD, just white.

I've had GSD's since I was a kid and adopted my first one from the pound. I've been hooked on the breed ever since. This is my first white one though.

I used to train Schutzhund, which was developed in Germany a hundred years ago as a breed suitablility test for the German Shepherd Dog. I prefer the German bred lines that are titled in Schutzhund. These dogs are proven to have the correct temperament for the breed since if they fail the test they can't be registered.

That's why I'm carlagsd.

Carla + gsd

**TDH** · 10-24-2007, 07:21 AM

My family always had one when I was growing up. The last one we had was "my" dog; he decided I was his owner, he was my big buddy. We had such fun together....he absolutely loved running along when I went riding. Then I moved off to college and got married, and my parents found him one morning. No conclusive reason why he died, they said he died of a broken heart once I was gone. He was only 8 years old, so I was convinced they were right.

I'd love the chance at another one, one day. Wonderful dogs.

**gbarmranch** · 10-24-2007, 07:25 AM

Here is a great site - lots of photos and information:

http://www.echodogs.org/

Saelym · 10-25-2007, 07:22 PM

Never owned a German Shepherd, but they are wonderful dogs. The white ones are absolutely gorgeous.. you must share pictures!

carlagsd · 10-25-2007, 08:26 PM

Here are a couple pics taken today of my white GSD.

My daughter goofing around with Tagger:

One of Tagger standing in the door of the barn:

heckyes17 · 10-25-2007, 08:33 PM

Carlagsd, he's so pretty! He looks likes he's a very sweet boy.

tracyrhue1 · 10-25-2007, 08:34 PM

We have a 6 year old male GSD. He was given to us as a puppy, when my youngest daughter was born. He is an awesome dog. He seems to have a little more energy than the other GSDs that we have had. But I trust him completely with our family. We love him to pieces. Here are pics, we had him shaved for the summer because of the heat, so his hair is not normally so thin.

HorseMomToSage · 10-25-2007, 08:36 PM

He is gorgeous! I absolutely love GSD's all colors. We had one growing up and my mom didn't care I went cause Lady was with me. My brother works with German Shepherd Rescue in Austin and now in Houston. He found his male through a rescue. A beautiful male tied to a tree and left to die

-he had scabies and rather than have it treated they just left him and probably went and got another one. He is the sweetest dog, all the neighbor kids love him-and my brother takes him to do home visits because he's such great advocate for rescue. Proof what can happen when love gets a second chance

ahlihaff · 10-26-2007, 10:17 AM

Your white GSD is beautiful!

While on the subject, maybe someone familiar with this breed can offer some input. This is long-ish.

We have a 2 1/2 year old GSD named Rhett. We got him from the breeder when he was 8 weeks old. His temperment has always been very laid-back. He and our 3 year old black lab female, Skye, are great friends. When we first got him, our youngest daughter, Becky, (then 28) lived with us for 6 months before her move to FL. She played a huge role in his puppy days.

In February 2007, Becky was hit by a car in FL and came home for 7 months to recover. IMMEDIATELY, Rhett appointed himself as her "guardian/protector" in true shepherd fashion. He rarely left her side and made sure to always be between her and Skye as all the lab wanted to do was play.

Within a few days of Becky's return home, Rhett choose not to eat. I have always fed them morning and evening, putting their bowls on the kitchen floor a few feet from each other. Becky would have to stand on her crutches next to him so he would eat. Skye would have to be within his vision, but not near Becky. This went on for all the time she was here. Two weeks ago, Becky returned to FL. Though Rhett is still not eating like he did before her return, he is doing somewhat better.

I'm sure this is related to Becky. Has anyone had this or a similar problem? If so, how was it solved?

Rhett has been vet checked, and all is well. I mentioned it to his vet, and he stated "shepherds can be like that". YA' THINK????

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10-23-2007, 11:46 PM
Friesian.Maile Newborn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 1	White GSD Just curious to see if any fellow HT's have one and what they think of them. I've got 2 and absolutely love them! They're great around the farm & horses as well as with kids that visit. They're not as sloped as the classic GSD, at least mine aren't. I'm a big fan of GSD's, classic, black or white - though I'm now partial to the whites Anyone else with whites?

10-23-2007, 11:55 PM
heckyes17 Weanling Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Waterton, Alberta Posts: 393	I don't have one, but I think they're absolutely gorgeous and would love to see pics!

10-24-2007, 12:23 AM
lovemydusty Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pensacola, Fl Posts: 417	We used to have a white GSD until he got stolen. He was gorgeous. My boyfriends mom has a black and she's HUGE. When she stands on her back legs she's well over 6 feet tall!!! I just love them!

10-24-2007, 01:22 AM
HorseLovinLady Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,714	I prefer black and tan Gsd's. The white ones are cute though. My gsd I had for 10 years was black and cream with a touch of silver. How about some pics of your dogs? __________________ 2008 Foal pics: http://pets.webshots.com/album/569199962cPhBZd

10-24-2007, 04:37 AM
Red Gate Farm Long Yearling Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,182	I must be behind the internet lingo What is "GSD"? __________________ Wendi "Humans is sneaky" - Scotty

10-24-2007, 04:49 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	German Shepard Dog.. I knnw of several, and plan to adopt one as our next dog from a rescue when any of our current ones cross that rainbow bridge.. They are intelligent, and a typical GSD - just a dog of a different color... __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

10-24-2007, 07:11 AM
dixie Long Yearling Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southwest TN Posts: 1,447	OK you cannot start a thread like this and not provide pictures

10-24-2007, 07:19 AM
carlagsd Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 730	We have a white GSD. He was a rescue, but not what you typically think of as a rescue. His family situation changed and the owners just wanted a good home where he could get more attention. We've had him about 6 months. He's three years old and is the same as any other GSD, just white. I've had GSD's since I was a kid and adopted my first one from the pound. I've been hooked on the breed ever since. This is my first white one though. I used to train Schutzhund, which was developed in Germany a hundred years ago as a breed suitablility test for the German Shepherd Dog. I prefer the German bred lines that are titled in Schutzhund. These dogs are proven to have the correct temperament for the breed since if they fail the test they can't be registered. That's why I'm carlagsd. Carla + gsd __________________ Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

10-24-2007, 07:21 AM
TDH Welcome and Introductions Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,400	My family always had one when I was growing up. The last one we had was "my" dog; he decided I was his owner, he was my big buddy. We had such fun together....he absolutely loved running along when I went riding. Then I moved off to college and got married, and my parents found him one morning. No conclusive reason why he died, they said he died of a broken heart once I was gone. He was only 8 years old, so I was convinced they were right. I'd love the chance at another one, one day. Wonderful dogs. __________________ "Nature, when she made the Arab, made no mistake." -Homer Davenport-

10-24-2007, 07:25 AM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mayberry Posts: 29,584	Here is a great site - lots of photos and information: http://www.echodogs.org/ __________________ Quality Foundation Quarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

10-25-2007, 07:22 PM
Saelym Started Join Date: May 2007 Location: Courtenay, B.C. Posts: 2,342	Never owned a German Shepherd, but they are wonderful dogs. The white ones are absolutely gorgeous.. you must share pictures! __________________ Forever in my heart. Miss Achievement-- May 10th, 1993 - November 7th, 2008.

10-25-2007, 08:26 PM
carlagsd Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 730	Here are a couple pics taken today of my white GSD. My daughter goofing around with Tagger: One of Tagger standing in the door of the barn: __________________ Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

10-25-2007, 08:33 PM
heckyes17 Weanling Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Waterton, Alberta Posts: 393	Carlagsd, he's so pretty! He looks likes he's a very sweet boy.

10-25-2007, 08:34 PM
tracyrhue1 Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Yukon, Oklahoma Posts: 299	We have a 6 year old male GSD. He was given to us as a puppy, when my youngest daughter was born. He is an awesome dog. He seems to have a little more energy than the other GSDs that we have had. But I trust him completely with our family. We love him to pieces. Here are pics, we had him shaved for the summer because of the heat, so his hair is not normally so thin. Last edited by tracyrhue1 : 10-25-2007 at 08:45 PM. Reason: Pics

10-25-2007, 08:36 PM
HorseMomToSage Coming two Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: A Whole Other Country-TX Of Course Posts: 1,501	He is gorgeous! I absolutely love GSD's all colors. We had one growing up and my mom didn't care I went cause Lady was with me. My brother works with German Shepherd Rescue in Austin and now in Houston. He found his male through a rescue. A beautiful male tied to a tree and left to die-he had scabies and rather than have it treated they just left him and probably went and got another one. He is the sweetest dog, all the neighbor kids love him-and my brother takes him to do home visits because he's such great advocate for rescue. Proof what can happen when love gets a second chance

10-26-2007, 10:17 AM
ahlihaff Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 3,880	GSDs Your white GSD is beautiful! While on the subject, maybe someone familiar with this breed can offer some input. This is long-ish. We have a 2 1/2 year old GSD named Rhett. We got him from the breeder when he was 8 weeks old. His temperment has always been very laid-back. He and our 3 year old black lab female, Skye, are great friends. When we first got him, our youngest daughter, Becky, (then 28) lived with us for 6 months before her move to FL. She played a huge role in his puppy days. In February 2007, Becky was hit by a car in FL and came home for 7 months to recover. IMMEDIATELY, Rhett appointed himself as her "guardian/protector" in true shepherd fashion. He rarely left her side and made sure to always be between her and Skye as all the lab wanted to do was play. Within a few days of Becky's return home, Rhett choose not to eat. I have always fed them morning and evening, putting their bowls on the kitchen floor a few feet from each other. Becky would have to stand on her crutches next to him so he would eat. Skye would have to be within his vision, but not near Becky. This went on for all the time she was here. Two weeks ago, Becky returned to FL. Though Rhett is still not eating like he did before her return, he is doing somewhat better. I'm sure this is related to Becky. Has anyone had this or a similar problem? If so, how was it solved? Rhett has been vet checked, and all is well. I mentioned it to his vet, and he stated "shepherds can be like that". YA' THINK???? __________________