[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Why vote? (was Why I will never vote to change the Whi...
- From: TISHW@xxxxxxx
- To: scenecrest.geo@xxxxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2013 22:14:12 -0400 (EDT)
The following is from the Strickland/Moses book, 1st edition, copyright
1974. This is in the chapter on The Color Factor in GSDs.
"White German Shepherds have always existed in the breed, as they are
mentioned in its earliest histories. They are not to be confused with albinos
as the true albino has pink eyes and nose, while many white German Shepherd
Dogs have dark eyes and black noses. Nevertheless, the whites have never
been considered desirable and certainly no serious breeders have ever
sought deliberately to breed this color.
The so-called whites are disqualified under the German Shepherd Dog
Standard. Degeneration is indicated by the lack of color and most all the
so-called whites have a bit of tan or buff color on them. They are of no use
to
the armed services, police forces, guide dog schools for the blind, or
sheepherders because white is obviously the wrong color for this work. Also,
white dog hairs are too noticeable on uniforms or business suits. They can
only be used as pets and any breeder who is unfortunate enough to find a
white puppy in his litter should either dispose of it or sell it without
registration papers."
Obviously opinions may have changed since this was written.
Tish
In a message dated 10/30/2013 8:40:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
scenecrest.geo@xxxxxxxxx writes:
As I posted under the white topic, it should have been here...
It might be interesting for those that have the book or those that don't
to obtain a copy
of The German Shepherd Today 1st Edition written by Winifred Gibson
Strickland
and James A. Moses of why the color white was not desirable. I have the New
and Revised Edition of the book too. Just as I own the original German
Shepherd Dog in Word and Pictures
of Von Stephanitz work and the newer Editions do omit, add or remove
information and change it.
Theresa
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On Wed, 10/30/13,
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Why vote? (was Why I will never vote to change
the White DQ)
To: "Anne Utter" <rautt75@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> But no one can say why the white coat is undesirable -
just that it is! This is no valid
reason! You can't compare this with undershot
jaw etc. That is like comparing apples to
oranges. of course undershot jaw is
undesirable - it is hard for the dog to eat for one
thing!
> Anne
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