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The American White Shepherd is said to originate from Europe, Canada, and the United States. This breed is considered a direct descendant of the German Shepherd Dog, which is why they bear similarities in appearance. Many kennel clubs do not recognize the American White Shepherd as a breed because of its colour. This is due to the belief that the colour white negatively affects the working abilities of the dog. White dogs blend in with goats or sheep, which makes them less effective in herding and less visible. Aside from that, the white coat of these dogs are easily noticed in grassy hillsides, making the dogs a target for animals looking for prey.

In 1994, the American White Shepherd Association was founded and has since then worked towards the full acceptance of the American White Shepherd as a distinct and separate breed. In 1999, the association succeeded in petitioning for the United Kennel Club to grant the American White Shepherd with full status.

The American White Shepherd is identical to the German Shepherd with the exception of one distinctive characteristic. American White Shepherds boast a long, stiff coat that is pure white in color.
American White Shepherds look almost exactly the same as German Shepherds, except that they differ in colour. The American White Shepherd sports a white, stiff, long, or long-haired coat. The dogs with long-haired coats have no undercoat. To differentiate dogs of this breed from albino dogs, American White Shepherds must have dark eyes and black eyelids, lips, foot pads, and nose.

American White Shepherds are friendly and highly intelligent. Protective and loyal of its family, this breed is capable of being leery or aloof with strangers. They are not an aggressive dog breed, and they are very easy to train. American White Shepherds enjoy working, and they usually learn tricks quickly.

Being highly intelligent, these dogs learn quickly and are very trainable, although they can be too sensitive at times. Dogs of this breed get along well with children and other dogs. They can also get along well with cats if they’ve been raised with them since puppyhood.