I am starting this thread in regards to the other misconception thread so as not to take it over, LOL
So far, we are discussing White GSD and why they can't be shown in the ring.
These are some quotes from the other thread, so you know what is going on, LOL
So far, we are discussing White GSD and why they can't be shown in the ring.
These are some quotes from the other thread, so you know what is going on, LOL
I don't think there have been any documented albino GSDs. Albino means they have zero pigment at all, not just white fur. White GSDs have black eyes, and black pigment on their noses, eyes and lips. The following is quoted from the White German Shepherd Dog breed standard, emphasis mine:
In dobes, the whites are albino. Which is where the nasty health problems come in.
Albino dobe:
White shepherd, notice the strong pigment.
In dobes, the whites are albino. Which is where the nasty health problems come in.
Albino dobe:
White shepherd, notice the strong pigment.
It's odd too, because they are allowed to compete and title in other events. Tracking, ob, etc. And their offspring are registrable. I mean, if you bred a nice white dog to a nice colored, in theory the puppies would do just as well in the ring as ones from purely colored lines. The white is recessive.
Yes, that is what I thought too Romy.......White GSD does not = Albino. And THAT is where the confusion for me came in, LOL. If a White GSD is NOT albino (which they aren't) then WHY aren't they allowed to show in the ring? (because I never knew they couldn't) It isn't a mutant, or birth defect, no other health issues associated with the white coat color for them (I assume) so what is the show ring issues then I wonder?
Because for the doberman at least, THAT is the "argument" against showing, reproducing, etc. Albinoism is NOT a specific color, but a lack there of and caused by a mutant gene and also brings more health issues to the table.
Because for the doberman at least, THAT is the "argument" against showing, reproducing, etc. Albinoism is NOT a specific color, but a lack there of and caused by a mutant gene and also brings more health issues to the table.
Originally Posted by Maura
You all must live in a different part of the country from me, because nobody has mentioned the miniature Labrador Retriever or miniature Dalmatian.
White GSDs, Boxers, and Dobies are not allowed in the ring because the white (yellow in Dobies) is associated with some genetic problems.
You all must live in a different part of the country from me, because nobody has mentioned the miniature Labrador Retriever or miniature Dalmatian.
White GSDs, Boxers, and Dobies are not allowed in the ring because the white (yellow in Dobies) is associated with some genetic problems.
Can you elaborate on the genetic problems for white GSD? I know all about the dobes, (not yellow ones though, that's a new one) but I am unaware of genetic issues in white gsd.
And so as not to jack this thread further, I will make another thread
And so as not to jack this thread further, I will make another thread