GSDCA approves WGSD breed separation application

arycrest · 08-01-2011, 04:02 PM

While I have never supported breed separation for the WGSD and never will, I figured I should post this information.

The GSDCA Board of Directors, in their latest meeting held in Philadelphia, voted to allow the WHITE COATED GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG supporters to apply to the American Kennel Club to be recognized as a separate breed. The measure passed by one vote - 10 BOD members - 4 voted yes, 3 voted no and 3 abstained.

TriadGSD · 08-01-2011, 04:07 PM

dont they considered them as "American White shepherd" now?

gagsd · 08-01-2011, 04:13 PM

Wow... I never really thought that would happen.

arycrest · 08-01-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TriadGSD

dont they considered them as "American White shepherd" now?

No, my message regards the AKC and the German Shepherd Dog Club of America.

gagsd · 08-01-2011, 04:21 PM

I grew up with white German Shepherd Dogs, and they were awesome. Perfect ambassadors for the breed.

So is this pretty much a "done deal?"

crisp · 08-01-2011, 04:30 PM

Please excuse my ignorance...but isn't the only difference the color? I thought there was no difference other than the color.

Jax08 · 08-01-2011, 04:35 PM

Soooo...what happens when colored GSD throws a white puppy? How will that puppy be registered as a separate breed with two GSD parents?

mssandslinger · 08-01-2011, 04:38 PM

wow, they should have just added the color to the AKC, i mean chocolate labs were only added like 15 years ago? or so i thought. GSD is the same despite the coat.

Freestep · 08-01-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by crisp

Please excuse my ignorance...but isn't the only difference the color? I thought there was no difference other than the color.

I don't know, but Whites have a different "look" to me. Is the written standard for Whites in the UKC the same as it is for the GSD, except for color?

This is going to be interesting. I can see good arguments both for and against this move. Since I'm not involved with Whites, it doesn't really affect me, so I guess I'm neutral on the issue.

Jax08 · 08-01-2011, 04:42 PM

But it's ONLY COATED whites, correct?

08-01-2011, 04:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
arycrest Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 8,088	GSDCA approves WGSD breed separation application While I have never supported breed separation for the WGSD and never will, I figured I should post this information. The GSDCA Board of Directors, in their latest meeting held in Philadelphia, voted to allow the WHITE COATED GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG supporters to apply to the American Kennel Club to be recognized as a separate breed. The measure passed by one vote - 10 BOD members - 4 voted yes, 3 voted no and 3 abstained. __________________ Gayle & the Hooligans Mac, Slider, Bruiser, & Faith MY BRIDGE KIDS: Andy, Abbey, Tasha, Tex, Echo, Yukon, JR, Too, Niki, Bo, Ringer, Kelly, & Honey The Hooligans Photo Albums!

08-01-2011, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,970	Wow... I never really thought that would happen. __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

08-01-2011, 04:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
gagsd Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 2,970	I grew up with white German Shepherd Dogs, and they were awesome. Perfect ambassadors for the breed. So is this pretty much a "done deal?" __________________ Animals do not have rights. Owners have responsibilities. www.columbusworkingdogs.com

08-01-2011, 04:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
crisp Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatine IL Posts: 492	Please excuse my ignorance...but isn't the only difference the color? I thought there was no difference other than the color. __________________ chris and clark (whelped 07/18/2008)

08-01-2011, 04:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
mssandslinger Master Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: arizona/ where we only have one season Posts: 643	wow, they should have just added the color to the AKC, i mean chocolate labs were only added like 15 years ago? or so i thought. GSD is the same despite the coat. __________________ "And they call it...puppy looooovvveeee"

08-01-2011, 04:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
TriadGSD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Canton,ohio Posts: 261	dont they considered them as "American White shepherd" now?

08-01-2011, 04:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	Soooo...what happens when colored GSD throws a white puppy? How will that puppy be registered as a separate breed with two GSD parents?

08-01-2011, 04:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,321	But it's ONLY COATED whites, correct?

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