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Snowey River
Breeding Program |
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Introducing
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The White Swiss Shepherd Dog
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Brief History
The events which took place in the USA & Canada leading up to the recognition of the breed
are too numerous to mention, however, Agatha Burch imported ‘Lobo White Burch” from the USA
to Switzerland in the early 1970’s, then imported a female from the UK –
this was seen as Europe's first registered purebred litter and the start of the breed.
In South Africa, two females were imported from Austria in 1997,
Diva-Lady of White Valley and her daughter Ch Arizona-First Lady of Snowey River
to begin our breeding program in the Kennel of Snowey River.
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In1998, we imported our first male Ch.Lord Canto vom Sutumer-Grund from Germany to compliment our ‘girls’.
In the meantime, we found a solid temperamented male “Zac of Villa Bianca’ bred by Loretta Dalias, Cape Town
and so our breeding program here started in all ernest. Today we have some of the worlds finest bloodlines in our
carefully selective breeding program. Lobo, however, can be seen as the proginator of the breed in Switzerland
and remains an important part of the history of the White Swiss Shepherd Dog. |
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Pedigree/Reg. |
The breed is now recognised by the FCI in the countries of
Denmark, Netherlands, Brazil, Czech, France, Australia, South Africa (KUSA) amongst others.
Proven genetically different to that of their ancestors (no Albino’s) the White Swiss Shepherd Dog
has become one of the world's most popular breeds in our modern times.
In the USA, Canada and Europe (and even as far as Thailand) our dogs are registered, tattooed and
are issued pedigrees by the residing Clubs. The FCI issues original FCI stamped pedigrees for the
countries mentioned above. In South Africa the breed is registered with KUSA.
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Temperament |
He is an intelligent, inquisitive and keen learner with a well balanced and gentle nature.
A fun loving and loyal dog.
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Suitability as
Family Pet |
Adaptable to family life, loving child companion |
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Suitability to
South African climate |
Very adaptable to all weather types in both the tropics and cooler regions |
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Suitability to
sport/work |
The White Swiss Shepherd dog has many talents and is generally a good all-rounder |
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* Breed Shows are held all year round in the USA, Europe and South Africa (KUSA)
* Reliable Rescue Dogs (used widely by the Red Cross)
* Superb Trackers (in the Police Force worldwide, including Canada and South Africa)
* Dog Sports (for obedience, agility, *protection work, tracking and endurance)
* Herding Dogs (sheep)
* Helping the Blind (our dogs are used widely as Guide Dogs for the blind)
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Size |
Males: 60 – 66cm
Females: 55 -61 cm |
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Colour |
White |
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Coat |
Coat or long coat (fair layer of underwool) |
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Grooming |
Regular grooming is all your Shepherd requires (slicker brush) |
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Care |
A kind hand and warm words as any dog needs |
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Newsletters |
“The White House” is a quarterly newsletter
on the happenings of the kennel & dogs of Snowey River
including show results and info on the breed. |
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Michele van Vuuren
Cellular: +27 (0)83-2464208
Landline: +27 (0)31-4640898
e-mail : snoweyriver@3i.co.za
Please contact me for more information on this loyal and loving breed.
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