What causes a white paw?

Gunnarsmum · 07-13-2008, 12:04 PM

When I was seeing different litters of GSD's, there was one puppy that stuck out. It had one white paw. Does this mean there is a possibility of mixed breeding?

mkennels · 07-13-2008, 12:23 PM

no some genes in dogs have white paws I was told it mainly in the american show lines but not sure, I had a litter before that some had white paws I mean not white white but lighter than the tan. it is just a gentic thing I believe, if I am wrong someone or you have more info please correct. thanks

onyx'girl · 07-13-2008, 12:34 PM

Onyx is from german lines(kirschental on moms side) and she has a small bit of white on rear toes w/couple of clear nails(she is bi-color). Her mother(black & red) had another litter w/ dk red sable male and had a pup with three white paws...must come from moms line. I am curious to see what others have to say.

TNGSD · 07-13-2008, 01:17 PM

The litter that Radar came from is working lines on both sides and one female has one white paw. The breeder said it would probably turn black. That puppy has the highest drive of any of the other females!

**JKlatsky** · 07-13-2008, 07:11 PM

My dog was all working lines and he initially had a few white toes on one paw and a small white spot on his chest. As he grew older both faded away and are no longer visible.

AbbyK9 · 07-13-2008, 07:39 PM

I just asked a question about this in another one of the forums. I evaluated a young solid black female yesterday that had white toes on three of her paws. Beyond those, I have no doubt that she is all German Shepherd, but the number of white toes stuck me as odd.

Fodder · 07-13-2008, 07:39 PM

^thats what i was going to say - more often than not, the white will fade and/or blend.

mjbgsd · 07-16-2008, 05:37 PM

Isa's litter mates all had white paws in the back including her. Now that she's almost 3years, tomorrow, she still has white on her back paws.

Forgot to mention that she's from German Showlines.

CVF_Kennel · 08-18-2008, 08:36 PM

*smiles gently*

it is known as 'the white spotting gene.'

Most commonly causes white toes or paws and white spots on the chest, but can actually show up almost anywhere on the dog.

Often one or two white toes darken and blend in with the coat.

Kayos and Havoc · 08-19-2008, 05:20 PM

I have heard it called the Irish white spotting gene. Have not seen it in toes but have seen it on the chest. In fact my Kayos has it on her chest. She is American showlines.

07-13-2008, 12:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gunnarsmum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft Bliss (El Paso), TX Posts: 149	What causes a white paw? When I was seeing different litters of GSD's, there was one puppy that stuck out. It had one white paw. Does this mean there is a possibility of mixed breeding? __________________ Mom to: - *Gunner* - 6/6/08 - *Loki* - 4/20/09

07-13-2008, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
mkennels Master Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 932	Re: What causes a white paw? no some genes in dogs have white paws I was told it mainly in the american show lines but not sure, I had a litter before that some had white paws I mean not white white but lighter than the tan. it is just a gentic thing I believe, if I am wrong someone or you have more info please correct. thanks __________________ Janet UKC CH Mystical Talyn D'Argo, TT, OFA H/E, CERF, AKC DNA UKC CH Gretchen Julika Little Star, TT, OFA, Cerf, AKC DNA Von Hornberger's Mystical Knight, TT, CERF, AKC DNA, OFA Ranita's Heavenly Angel R.I.P 9/15/07-10/15/08 http://www.mysticalkennels.com

07-13-2008, 12:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	Re: What causes a white paw? Onyx is from german lines(kirschental on moms side) and she has a small bit of white on rear toes w/couple of clear nails(she is bi-color). Her mother(black & red) had another litter w/ dk red sable male and had a pup with three white paws...must come from moms line. I am curious to see what others have to say. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

07-13-2008, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
TNGSD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: TN Posts: 341	Re: What causes a white paw? The litter that Radar came from is working lines on both sides and one female has one white paw. The breeder said it would probably turn black. That puppy has the highest drive of any of the other females!

07-13-2008, 07:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
JKlatsky Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,985	Re: What causes a white paw? My dog was all working lines and he initially had a few white toes on one paw and a small white spot on his chest. As he grew older both faded away and are no longer visible. __________________ Argos vom Eisernen Loewen VPG1, CGC, TC 3-3-07 Bianka vom Eisernen Loewen BH, CGC, TC 1-3-08 Cade vom Eisernen Loewen CGC 3-25-09 D'Artagnan (Tag) vom Eisernen Loewen 2-2-10 G Aiko von Burkndeiros SchH 3, IPO3, FH, TC, KKL2 9-17-02

07-13-2008, 07:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
AbbyK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Country, NY Posts: 12,442	Re: What causes a white paw? I just asked a question about this in another one of the forums. I evaluated a young solid black female yesterday that had white toes on three of her paws. Beyond those, I have no doubt that she is all German Shepherd, but the number of white toes stuck me as odd. __________________ Malinois Ronja - fastest K-9 in VT =^^= Finn, Ratchet & Ollie Blog - Facebook - Store

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Fodder Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NoCal-SoCal Posts: 3,855	Re: What causes a white paw? ^thats what i was going to say - more often than not, the white will fade and/or blend. __________________ ...mom to gia, tilden & ziggy

07-16-2008, 05:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
mjbgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5,877	Re: What causes a white paw? Isa's litter mates all had white paws in the back including her. Now that she's almost 3years, tomorrow, she still has white on her back paws. Forgot to mention that she's from German Showlines. __________________ Akbar- http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1072443 Isa- http://www.dogster.com/dogs/175256

08-18-2008, 08:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
CVF_Kennel Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 185	Re: What causes a white paw? smiles gently it is known as 'the white spotting gene.' Most commonly causes white toes or paws and white spots on the chest, but can actually show up almost anywhere on the dog. Often one or two white toes darken and blend in with the coat. __________________ "Here Shock, the pride of all his kind, is laid, Who fawned like man, but ne'er like man betrayed."--John Gay

08-19-2008, 05:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 16,921	Re: What causes a white paw? I have heard it called the Irish white spotting gene. Have not seen it in toes but have seen it on the chest. In fact my Kayos has it on her chest. She is American showlines. __________________ Kathy The Wrecking Crew URO3, UCD "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC URO1, UCD "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH At the Bridge: Lucky, Wolf, Max Gone but never forgotten

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