Are Whites *different*

[mysweetkaos]

I've been thinking....any who have read my posts, probably know I am quite in love with my Kaos. So it is time to come out Kaos is the mix of a WGWL and a White. I know, I know, and had I known everything I've learned now, I wouldn't have touched him with a 10 ft pole...but we did and we have had the best dog I can ever imagine. He has never had health issues, hips are great, no allergies, no skin or ear problem, no sensitive stomach....besides the knee arthritis which was result of an injury you get the idea. My question is regards to personality.........

Do whites seem to have the same personality/temperment as their darker cousins? Are there any noticable differences? I guess I'm wondering because technically I don't own a breed standard GSD, so how much of what I love about him is truly genetic...or if they are different which side he favors.

Anyone have any thoughts?

[gagsd]

I grew up with Whites.... and they were fabulous. Smart, intelligent, protective, good with kids. Long lived and healthy.

I think as with any "line" you need to look most closely at the breeder.

[Lilie]

Hondo's sire is white, the bitch is a saddle back, black and tan. Both dogs are standard coated. They have had three litters - Hondo still remains the only long coated puppy from them.

*knock on wood* Hondo has no known health issues.

[Courtney]

I think white GSD are beautiful. The only thing that I could see being a problem are those that breed for whites only & not giving care to anything else.

[mysweetkaos]

Originally Posted by gagsd

I grew up with Whites.... and they were fabulous. Smart, intelligent, protective, good with kids. Long lived and healthy.

I think as with any "line" you need to look most closely at the breeder.

So they are essentially the same "personality" as others as long as the breeding is correct?
Looking closely at the breeder...yes, it will be 3-4 years before we will consider another dog. Can I just say I feel a bit frozen with fear over all the choices and all that can go wrong. We know a breeder who had K's sister...she is retired, but they have a daughter of hers that they are titling in order to breed. I would love to get one with some of K's bloodline, with the chance it would be even near what he is.....but there are a lot of things I don't like. She appears to let customers choose which puppy, she has a link for paypal for people to put down deposits online (leading me to believe there isn't a strict application process). Am I being too picky, or is that a whole other thread

[mysweetkaos]

Originally Posted by Lilie

Hondo's sire is white, the bitch is a saddle back, black and tan. Both dogs are standard coated. They have had three litters - Hondo still remains the only long coated puppy from them.

*knock on wood* Hondo has no known health issues.

Too funny Kaos' sire is also the white one. I have seen quite a few of his *siblings* and the color range is remarkable. There are pure whites, black/tan, a few that were mostly black.

[mysweetkaos]

Originally Posted by Courtney

I think white GSD are beautiful. The only thing that I could see being a problem are those that breed for whites only & not giving care to anything else.

Agreed.

[gsdraven]

Originally Posted by mysweetkaos

So they are essentially the same "personality" as others as long as the breeding is correct?
Looking closely at the breeder...yes, it will be 3-4 years before we will consider another dog. Can I just say I feel a bit frozen with fear over all the choices and all that can go wrong. We know a breeder who had K's sister...she is retired, but they have a daughter of hers that they are titling in order to breed. I would love to get one with some of K's bloodline, with the chance it would be even near what he is.....but there are a lot of things I don't like. She appears to let customers choose which puppy, she has a link for paypal for people to put down deposits online (leading me to believe there isn't a strict application process). Am I being too picky, or is that a whole other thread

A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. It's so overwhelming trying to pick a breeder that should be this or that and most absolutely not do that! Spend time training your dog, going to dog shows, visiting your local GSD club and you'll find out what you like or don't like and be better prepared for picking the breeder that is right for you.

Raven has a white dog in her background. One of the grandparents, maybe even one on each side, I can't remember. Her "breeders" were hoping for a few whites in the litter.

[gagsd]

Originally Posted by mysweetkaos

So they are essentially the same "personality" as others as long as the breeding is correct?
Looking closely at the breeder...yes, it will be 3-4 years before we will consider another dog. Can I just say I feel a bit frozen with fear over all the choices and all that can go wrong. We know a breeder who had K's sister...she is retired, but they have a daughter of hers that they are titling in order to breed. I would love to get one with some of K's bloodline, with the chance it would be even near what he is.....but there are a lot of things I don't like. She appears to let customers choose which puppy, she has a link for paypal for people to put down deposits online (leading me to believe there isn't a strict application process). Am I being too picky, or is that a whole other thread

IMO, there are probably not that many breeders really producing dogs that are like those whites I grew up with.... in any color or line.
Regarding a breeder, find one that has dogs you like, that you trust and feel comfortable giving your money to.

[mysweetkaos]

Originally Posted by gsdraven

A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing. It's so overwhelming trying to pick a breeder that should be this or that and most absolutely not do that! Spend time training your dog, going to dog shows, visiting your local GSD club and you'll find out what you like or don't like and be better prepared for picking the breeder that is right for you.

Raven has a white dog in her background. One of the grandparents, maybe even one on each side, I can't remember. Her "breeders" were hoping for a few whites in the litter.

Good advice thank you.