BETTER than a German Shepherd?!

[@cmtippens9209]

I think the color reference I would use for this dog's coat is "Slightly Toasted Marshmallow". 😁

[@florentinalestaru7273]

and to honor his personality as well - Marsh-mellow ❤😇🫶

[@elizabethgeorge168]

I have a cat like this. His name is Mallow 😊

[@flingage]

Or coffee-creamer

[@Voltaic_Fire]

Indeed! I was about to comment the same thing but saw your comment.

[@jenpink4298]

Perfect 👍

[@lovelylittlevulpix]

Before I discovered this channel, I had no idea what kind of career I wanted to have in life. But I've recently considered pet grooming, and tomorrow afternoon I have a job interview with a local dog grooming business in my town. Wish me luck, and thank you for such funny and wholesome content!

[@daughteroftime4631]

Sending positive vibes for your interview!

[@deb8105]

Good luck with your interview.

[@Revealthereal_]

Tell us how it went!

[@lovelylittlevulpix]

@@Revealthereal_ I didn't get the job. They wanted someone with experience, and I had none.

[@deformiertergolfball4847]

@@lovelylittlevulpix sad actually. i face the same issue but with different jobs. i just dont get, why they dont just help someone gain experience.

[@rayinpau.s.a.6351]

You are a beautiful Woman for many reasons . I am Proud & Happy to be one of your Viewer's . God Bless You young Lady !

[@amandabrann]

I knew one of these dogs as a kid and his sweet, affectionate, near worshipful attitude makes even more sense now! Jake was honestly one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever known! 🥰

[@VarjoPira]

My family has a white swiss shepherd, and she's attached to me and my brother (we trained her). Great breed, very smart, social and energetic.

[@monsieurcommissaire1628]

What a gorgeous dog. About as close to perfect as can be. I love that you mentioned the working dog aspect- they have to be engaged and have stuff to do or they go nuts. Not super difficult, but really important. Thank you for this lovely introduction❤️

[@hollyw9566]

What an absolutely splendid dog!

[@overcazt_EDM]

2:54 🥰 His temperament may be the best I've seen on this channel.

[@seagilix]

My fluffy old lady is 14 years old and the only issue I’ve ever had with her was food allergy. She’s always been most content with long walks and a comfy spot outside to keep watch over the backyard. Absolutely loves swimming and bath time too! 🤍

[@debbiedutton8872]

❤ he's absolutely gorgeous ❤ his owners are very lucky 😊

[@BeautifulSpirit-kf5ld]

Handsome as all get out. he's amazing

[@piteusx8440]

Beautiful calm dog.

[@susan8471]

WOW, a gorgeous dog with a very good temperament. ❤

[@vikingslair]

My big boy Jake weighed 108 pounds. He looked almost exactly like this boy but had a little more light brown on his back and his ears were brown. I got him in 2010 and I had to let him go at 12 1/2 years old. That was the most heartbreaking thing I’ve ever done. 💔 It was mentioned that a White Swiss Shepherd is not recognized by the Kennel Club in US and Canada but a White German Shepherd is recognized by the Kennel Club. My big boy Jake was registered at the Canadian Kennel Club when I purchased him from a breeder in northern Ontario. Jake was the best dog/friend I ever had. I miss him so much. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@lamh5265]

Yup...he is beautiful. Nice spirit.

[@mburrito57939]

My neighbour has one and he's a delight! A proper head turner.

[@corkycobon1481]

My mom dated a guy WAY back in the 80s. He had served in the Army and was stationed in Germany for a time. He adopted a Swiss shepherd and brought him home after he came back to the States. The dog's name was Gandalf and he was the most chill dog I have ever seen. He was certainly down for a veg session on the couch but he could also be very energetic and fun when he wanted to be. That dog was the coolest animal I had ever met to that point. Awesome dog and breed!!

[@TheWacoKidd]

What an incredible breed! It's like a German Shepherd with the temperament of a Golden Retriever

[@NormanF62]

Yup. Its a GSD specifically bred to have a more calm temperament to match the beautiful colour.

[@mariannem3748]

What a gorgeous beautiful dog❣️

[@patrician3821]

I have one of these beauties and he is absolutely sweet. He is my second WSS and I love them. Only point I disagree is they do like to sing the song of their people! They are quite vocal and my Thor can’t stop talking 😂. It is very funny

[@teresamoore4141]

Beatiful!!

[@Jadriam]

'Don't shake..!' 'I HEARD SHAKE, TIME TO SHAKE!'

[@PomPom-ei3kl]

Ugh.. I love umi!!! Smoosh him up!!

[@norkimo8797]

1:58 I'm sold

[@TealCheetah]

what a beautiful dog

[@yasminadegoke7985]

regardless of the country they're from, all shpeherds have this crazed glint in their eye

[@inaperfectworldfilm]

He loves you too

[@kimberlychicago7608]

Handsome boy!!!

[@sharlyt3557]

My favorite part of dogs licking is that *pop!* sound at the end of their lick 🐶 so cute!

[@stylingsq01]

They all look a like. He looks just like my swiss Shepherd

[@armedelius923]

I have a mix of this breed and border collie, he's an amazing dog. Would really recommend it if you have the time and energy! ❤

[@twrol]

Looks like a German shepherd with a Great Pyrenees coat.

[@robin1987100]

My sister has one, compared to her german cousins she's very laid back. Just a white ball of fluff when she got it.🐻‍❄

[@MabDarogan2]

And they're the best breed for banking and making cuckoo clocks

[@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1]

A beaut!

[@captante9889]

I WANT one! :)

[@THATGuy5654]

So, do dogs ever recognize their own glow ups? Like, separate from any discomfort you've removed from them, or the reactions of people around them, do they ever seem to appreciate suddenly looking tidier?

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

I was wondering that, too. Unless the person filming the videos stops right at the correct time, it looks like almost all have a huge smile on their faces, after.

[@raven_bard]

Yuni's been listening to too much of Taylor Swift's Shake It Off. 🤣 Such a pretty dog though. ❤️

[@peteacher52]

Thank you! If I ever saw a Swiss Shepherd, I'd just think "There goes a white Alsatian."

[@gekolizzard]

A Shepherd without anxiety? Nope.

[@favouritezee7096]

Sorry I have to correct you. The German shepherd was developed from the Swiss. They were the original German shepherding dog

[@Atom_Line]

Had a dog when I won’t try to translate here its breed name from French language. All what I could remember he tragically died after suffering once returned from dogs grooming.

[@mariankyra6613]

Question for those that have/had this breed of dog. How would you describe/compare the guarding of this breed to GSD? I had to say bye to my GSD before Christmas and I miss him terribly. He helped with my PTSD, but he was VERY protective of me. Neighbor threatened me when he was a puppy - he never forgot it and never allowed people near me.

[@OWK000]

Just watched a SNL skit with Girl With The Dogs and realized Girl with the Dogs looks like Amy Adams. Oh.

[@Merc4rio91]

i have a 9 year old swiss sheperd, fantastic dog, just a bit dumb and a bit of irrational fear of everything

[@lft3636]

Does it also shed 24/7 like its counterpart?

[@reneeb.2702]

Beautiful. Looks like a wolf.

[@bryany4828]

White Swiss Good Boy

[@nannakingo1829]

Are they good with kids?❤

[@luven7165]

I work at a dog daycare centre and can confirm that swiss shepherds are more laid back than their german cousins. They are among the favorite breeds of our staff because of their laidback personality, they are gentle giants and wonderful to work with.

[@beccaboop93]

I love the gentle arm pats during the blow-dry, like he was saying "excuse me ma'am, not today" Such a well behaved polite boy ❤️

[@Shapinska]

came here to say that haha

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

I'm so glad they bred them with straight backs.

[@azyrennvd4814]

Could someone tell me what that means?

[@woodstream6137]

​@@azyrennvd4814 The idea behind the sloped backs in german shepherds is to affect their movement giving them an efficient trotting gait that allows them to move efficiently while spending less energy. - google search.

[@breemapry]

@@azyrennvd4814 I think German Shepherds have been bred with curved backs in the past and it has caused health problems so people are trying to start breeding to where the shepherds have a proper straight back. I’m not super knowledgeable about it but that’s what I’ve been reading and hearing from German Shepherd owners.

[@Lisa-eo9gd]

@@azyrennvd4814 The Geman Shepherd has been bred with a back that slopes down toward the tail. I don't know why. Seems utterly insane to me. Someone else can give you a more complete answer.

[@thewiirocks]

@@azyrennvd4814 Lisa an Bree covered the slope. You can see it in most photos of German Shepherds as that’s been a standard for the breed for a long time. The reason why this is bad is that it puts a tremendous amount of stress on their hindquarters. Which is compounded by the fact that the hips and joints ended up compromised to get that sloping look. Many Shepherds have an underlying condition known as Hip Dysplasia where the socket isn’t fully covering the ball of the bone. This can lead to pain and a large number of medical conditions that can make the dog’s life miserable and the vet bills high.

[@Chylk]

As a White Swiss Shepherd owner myself, it's so nice to see more people talk about this breed! I'm surprised to hear not many have heard of this dog, and that it's not recognized as a breed yet. They're amazing dogs, both as working dogs and as family dogs

[@alinasartcafe]

Yup, no, only in Europe. They are gaining popularity, but they weren't very well known outside a handful of Western European countries. When I got mine, there were only two others in my city. Now there are quite a few more. Still only a handful of breeders though.

[@natashan.202]

I say, "Good." The minute they get recognized by the AKC and gain popularity, they'll start declining as people mass-breed these poor dudes and give them sloping backs and a whole mess of genetic conditions.

[@MrMor94ok]

I know that this breed of dog does not like strangers and does not allow itself to be stroked by strangers.

[@allitus]

​@@MrMor94ok that is partly untrue. mine doesnt mind strangers but generally arent very affectionate and dont peg for scratches unlike many other breeds from retrievers to spaniels. swiss sheperd a very kind dog though, and tolerant to strangers plus sweet with children. you have to also acknowledge, that you get a scared and loud dog by not training it well with any dog breed. by training your dog well, this breed is very tolerant to people and loves the people who it is already familiar with.

[@deformiertergolfball4847]

​@@MrMor94ok i mean you cant go for the standard. i myself got a aussi which i rescued and while the others did not care a little bit for the strangers at their home or even tried to get away from them and were very active and playfull, mine is the biggest cuddle couch potatoe you can imagine. she is lazy and she loves all humans, i basicly have to stop for every stranger which passes by cause she cant stop her hype i havent had to train her anything yet except the handling with other dogs, it sometimes seems like she wants to make clear that i am her human and no one is allowed to touch me. also we got a neighbour which owns a full black german shepperd. he is 3 years of age and everyone who throws his ball once will be one of his best friends forever but he has his own mind and does not care for any order at all - might also be his age. they just also have a character. one might love to be touched by strangers, others might be scared of strangers or agressive against them. most of the time its about luck and training, how your pet turns out.

[@BigZebraCom]

He's like a German Shepherd, except without all the post-war guilt.

[@blackphilip8369]

Lol, pretty accurate 😂

[@Moon_Metty]

Or the North Korean Shepherd, without the incessant paranoia.

[@jimthefinger7391]

Not quite only if they give the NAZI gold back.

[@KikiSpaghetti]

LOL

[@ICU2B4UDO]

Actually, the Swiss played EVERY side so, there's that...

[@FishStickPancakes]

What a beautiful dog. This is the first I heard of this breed. Your backyard looks beautiful.

[@v2micca]

In the U.S. and Canada, they are still just considered White Shepherd variants. They have actually been around in some fashion since the inception of the German Shepherd Breed. But the gene that causes the white fur is recessive, so if you breed one with a standard colors Shepherd, you get standard color puppies. For the longest time, the white color was considered a disqualifying trait and white puppies were often destroyed by the breeders. There was also a misconception for a long time that White Shepherds were contributing to the dulling or lightning of standard Shepherd coat colors. I think it was around the late 80's early 90's that there was enough interest in the variant that breeders finally began to breed them intentionally. Because Switzerland was the first country to officially recognize the breed, they have since been named the Swiss Shepherd. And I know all this because of my own White Shepherd. You will find that the only video I have ever posted is of my own pupper playing soccer.

[@stephpom5373]

What a beautiful woman. I wish she did the cleanings with her hair down

[@Raoxa]

​@@stephpom5373 what.... 🙁

[@coldblue9mm]

@@stephpom5373 That's kinda creepy. No, wait, it is creepy. What's your malfunction?

[@stephpom5373]

@@Raoxa shes gorgeous, some of us come here not just for the pets ...get over it

[@carolinekarlen5730]

So I'm from Switzerland and I'm save to say that I have never been more proud of my country for having such doggos :)

[@Lisa-eo9gd]

Hello from the United States! I am an American and have never heard of this breed. Judging from the dog in this video, I'd say your country may well have the best dog breed in the world! He seems like perfection to me. You have reason to be proud!

[@snowsansa1527]

@@Lisa-eo9gd Guard dog, intelligent, well mannered, buet be prepared for the snowy hair all over the place. White is is everywhere.

[@Lisa-eo9gd]

@@snowsansa1527 Thanks for the info! My last dog had short hair but she shed excessively. I have a neighbor who enjoyed brushing my dog daily. (She's a teen and I paid her.) That helped. I might need that again if I can find a Swiss Shepherd.

[@Ken-er9cq]

Met one last week, and they are a great dog. He was very concerned that one of his owners disappeared into a shop.

[@trex3003]

Gorgeous. That top-line silhouette is what all shepherds should look like. He looks like a white wolf. Just gorgeous.

[@DragonsOfSnow]

They did many, many years ago until they were bred to look like the ones now with perpetually bent knees. It's so sad..

[@JustMe-mh2pn]

But this kind of overbreeding is now forbidden.

[@sandedra329]

For the love of GOD you put any dog in a 3 point stack and see if their topline it straight 🤦

[@comraderaichu6940]

@@sandedra329 Problem is there are the dogs that have the sloped backs when they aren't in a stack. Frog dogs.

[@henrygvidonas9573]

@@comraderaichu6940 This! It's torture breeding and it needs to stop! It causes massive hip and back problems and his very painful. You only need to look at old pictures of the early German Shepherds to see the glaring difference between what the breed is supposed to look like and what some of the modern show dog lines have become. Wikipedia has an article with a picture of "Horand von Grafrath", the first officially recognised and registered German Shepherd ever, born in 1895. THAT'S what a German Shepherd is supposed to look like, in general. He's the common ancestor of all German Shepherds today.

[@leah66]

I have three White Swiss Shepherds and I can definitely say they have softer temperaments than GSDs, for sure, but they are still also shepherds, so be prepared for some whining and anxiety issues if not carefully socialized. They're WONDERFUL dogs and I won't be without one for the rest of my life!

[@AshBear2008]

OMG you have 3?!?! ugh….that sounds like heaven to me!

[@v2micca]

Yes, the whining is real. I swear my Shepherd will whine like crazy if he feels he is not getting the necessary amount of attention.

What are they like as puppies?

[@VeWatchesVideos]

As someone who spent most of her childhood with a beautiful Swiss Shepherd called Blondie (back when the breed was still known as the American-Canadian White Shepherd and the breed wasn't formally recognized anywhere), it pleases me to see two of these beauties on your channel in such a short time. These dogs are absolute treasures with amazing temperaments and infinite patience. Easily one of the most underrated shepherd breeds. EDIT: No, I'm not German. The dog was named after the band Blondie and for her white fur. There was no WW2 legacy involved in the naming proces. XD

[@a.w.1906]

Blondie? Are you serious? That was the name of Adolf Hitlers Shepard too...

[@mara9322]

Infinite patience... I do not recognize our WSS at all in that hahaha

[@TJson206]

@@a.w.1906 it was blondi and not blondie. It’s a small difference but please be more careful next time before coming to conclusions

[@rebusdan]

@VeWatchesVideos Do you know where the name American-Canadian WS came from because AM Can is a pretty big difference then Switserland.. An uncle of mine once had Swiss Shepherd that very gentle and almost the same as described in the video.

[@a.w.1906]

@@TJson206 There is absolute no difference in pronunciation. Only that counts.

[@autumnfragrance6326]

They have a very neutral disposition with an excellent sense of time. They are also known to yodel instead of bark.

[@snowsansa1527]

mine, when he was young he howls, now his bark is very manly, we call him a real man dog.

[@anamatovic5719]

@@snowsansa1527 Mine barks a lot, he doesn't even know how to howl, he's trying, but it sounds really bad ahahahha

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

​@@anamatovic5719 Gotta give him credit for trying, though 😂

[@JBert246]

Umm, I don’t think too many people got the joke. But well done

[@TillIGetToYou]

Mine just whines at me. bhahahah

[@SerenWen_art]

Yay! I was hoping you’d do a White Swiss Shepherd - we have a four year old male, who is nowhere near as well behaved at the groomers! Our groomer lives four houses up the road from us, and I can hear him complaining even with all the doors and windows shut! 👿 🐶

[@dootersnooter5343]

Uhm have you watched them groom your dog or are you joking because that sounds concerning

[@Lorrainecats]

​@@dootersnooter5343 Yes, maybe better check it out

[@alinasartcafe]

They definitely can make themselfves heard. Mine is pretty quiet, but whenever I or anyone else washes him, he looks like the most mistreated and opressed doggo that ever doggoed. I am betting yours, just as mine, doesn't have that same problem with any non-bathrom bodies of water though.

[@SerenWen_art]

@@dootersnooter5343 he just doesn’t like the drier, or the air tube of death as Vanessa calls it, watch most of her videos with shepherds, huskies etc and you’ll see how much they like to complain even though they’re not being harmed in the slightest. Our boy LOVES his groomer, he won’t let any strangers touch him, but will go running up to the groomer demanding fusses!

[@SerenWen_art]

@@alinasartcafe our is very vocal, I never knew a dog could make so many noises! He actually likes being bathed, it’s the drier he doesn’t like, he does his “drama queen” bark, where he’s not being aggressive in any way, just complaining and making his opinion known to anyone in the neighbourhood! They’re very loyal and loving companions though.

[@xccrazy91]

I love that Swiss shepherds don’t have the dramatically shorter back legs. Less of a chance for hip dysplasia and arthritis I have one that comes into my store in Studio City sometimes and I was the only one to recognize that he wasn’t a white German shepherd.

[@-TriP-]

In my experience I've only ever seen that in the US, since moving to the UK and spending a lot of time in Germany I only ever see straight-backed German Shepherds over here (thankfully)

[@Flying-Chicken]

​@@-TriP- Canada too. Seen lots of short legged ones

[@sandedra329]

Gsds don't have short back legs, it's a stack. They are squatting.

[@xccrazy91]

@@sandedra329 whatever

[@karel_de_lille]

why even sloped backs?

[@Darknessevolves]

The little lick at the end was so adorable 🥺🥰 such a good doggo ❤ I love your channel

[@wendymuhr3446]

He is so majestic with his floofs blowing in the wind. 🥰

[@junesgemini8586]

I always think it’s so cute when dogs swat at the blow dryer. Such a polite way to be disagreeable, yet most acquiesce in the end and just let her get on with things.

[@boomerbristol3774]

I don't know if my girl, Sophie, was part Swiss Shepherd, but at 75 pounds, she was the sweetest, most gentle dog that I ever had! We traveled a lot and she was a wonderful ambassador of what the shepherd breed could be; whip-smart, good with kids, animals yet watchful and protective. She passed away over 10 years ago, at age 15, and I still miss her so much! I honestly hope that the breed doesn't become too popular; too many irresponsible backyard breeders out there that could hurt this wonderful dog's reputation...and health.

[@Matt_of_the_mountains]

My wife had a German Shepard that passed away 9 years ago, she was amazing and a great ambassador of what the breed was supposed to be. We've been talking about getting another but were thinking of a Shiloh Shepard due to how breeding created so many health problems for the German. I just learned about the Swiss Shepard myself but personally I'm glad they haven't been recognised by the AKC.

[@kennethahl175]

They are beautiful ! I had no choice when I got my first shepherd. He was a roadside stray puppy. Mine has all of the shepherd attributes. He's also very gentle and protective. I have no regrets owning a solid black shepherd. Anyone can pet him. I take him everywhere. At five years of age I retrained him for my service dog. Thank you for sharing .

[@bevcovich7861]

Wow he’s beautiful and well behaved 🐾😍

[@shhhimnothere]

beautiful boy!!

[@kimberlysmith-parkerson7067]

I would give you 100 thumbs up for this one if I could. He's precious!

[@hhsea]

1:26 i love how he politely tries to stop the blow dryer lol

[@bryantan863]

Yuni has done very well for his first grooming session. I have to give credit to his owners because they have a fantastic job of training Yuni to be very well behaved.

[@wildmoose6934]

I'm so glad to see this breed see some recognition ❤ I'm getting a WSS of my own next year to be a working dog on my future farm. I didn't want a collie because I myself am quite laid back, so it feels like a match made in heaven ❤

[@GuantanamoBayBarbie3]

I hope you get that farm. I grew up on one. ❤ Prices on acreage is skyrocketing though. Bill Gates & other oligarchs (& not just Americans) are buying up lots of land. Some for the crops, some for the underground aquafirs. Better get it while you can.

[@wildmoose6934]

@B2CISME I'm blessed enough to be Canadian, and I get government help ($50k CAD) to help me start up after I get my college degree 😁 thank you so much for the support, it means a lot. A lot of people are trying to talk me out of it because I didn't grow up on a farm and I lack experience

[@jinxypop13]

Very informative! We rescued a white shepherd and he was an outstanding dog. The rescue didn’t know if we’d want such a calm shepherd. Now his demeanor makes sense. He looked quite similar with some tan mixed in with his white fur. My son named him Tanner. We lost him at age 12. 💕

[@patrician3821]

My first WSS also was a rescue I took from the side of the road. I fell in love forever and when he died I was so heartbroken that I got another one. They are just adorable

[@pajalca]

We have a two year old female WSS. Easily by far the best and smartest dog I've ever had. I've lost count to the amount of commands and words that she recognizes. Where I go, she will follow. She has a behaviour inteligence that's off the charts. We've taken her almost to every scenario, from cannoying to moutain bike rides, to dog parks, restaurants, slow walks, outdoor runs, music concerts, beach, friends houses, shopping, you name it and she always behaves properly. In Portugal animals can't go inside shops, so she just sits and waits at the door. Very gentle with all animals. In the house she's alert and signals strangers but not excessively. Absolutely focused on us. No one else exists. Strangers can call her or try to interact with her, and she just ghosts them. Because of this she has helped two friends of mine to overcome their fear of dogs. And of course, incredibly beautiful with the whitest white coat I've seen. There isn't one single time that we go out without someone smiles at us, try to pet her of even kiss her. I've met other WSS and they have similar treats and characteristics and this video just proves that WSS is an awesome breed. I regularly watch your videos and boy...you have some very badly behaved dogs, not like this one who was a delight.

[@miawilliams6183]

What a beautiful dog! I'll have to look into the Swiss Shepherd a little more. I was really thinking about getting a German Shepherd but what really knocked them off my list was their anxiety.

[@Falco2Itachi]

Sorry, but what do you mean by anxiety?

[@miawilliams6183]

@@Falco2Itachi Some lines of german shepherds are known for being anxious or nervous, this can lead to them being more reactive overall.

[@archibaldikowski3646]

A coworker of mine owns a Swiss Shepherd and she is the most well educated and calm dog, just a sweetheart.

[@mara9322]

WSS can also be prone to anxiety (they are still a herding breed and are prone to things such as anxiety, or they can be, as well as reactivity)

[@Falco2Itachi]

@@miawilliams6183 I never heard of that. They are working dogs. Why would they be anxious? Some individuals. Sure, you can get an anxious dog whatever race he is but an entire line?

[@annebishop9634]

He’s gorgeous! Yes, working dogs need a “job”.

[@AniFam]

Such a good-looking and cute one~👍 Thank you for sharing this video~🤗

[@amigabriella7462]

They are amazing dogs. Chill and laid back but also cautious in a non threatening way. They do sing the song of their people but usually to people from their immediate circle. With other people they behave nicely. Sometimes I feel like they like to embarrass their owners..at least mine does :D

[@itstyler7252]

he’s such a beautiful dog breed! his coat is also very lovely

[@cameronwheler7367]

We have 3 berners and a great bernese and recently fostered both a GSD/Samo mix and a Swiss Shepherd. The Swiss is AMAZING! Very calm demeanor, no prey drive, resource or anxiety issues. Just a chill sweet breed. Awesome to see on the channel!

[@alinasartcafe]

I would be interested to know what type of voodoo was performed on that Swiss to have zero prey drive. In all honesty, it's minor in mine, but it's directed at cats. He doesn't want to harm them, just to catch them long enough that they'd play with him. Somehow communication falls apart when he uses his considerably large mouth to catch them. So he ends up crying, not because they scratched him, but because they still ran away from him. I have gotten very good at spotting cats in random bushes as we walk, but I sadly haven't developped night vision to the extent I need it to spot them before he does.

[@cameronwheler7367]

@@alinasartcafe We had ours as a foster (now in her forever home!) and have cats at home and she was very interested, but would never chase - even when they displayed prey-like activity (running, etc). Not sure what magic was involved, but she was SUPER sweet with our older cat (21), and would always try to mother him by lying next to him and pulling him into her belly with her paws or nudging him with her nose, then licking and cleaning him. He is grumpy old gus, but he loved the attention and would roll on his back and purr madly as she cleaned him! We thought maybe she was a mill mom who had her puppies taken away, but never got any details, other than she was not fixed and had obviously had at least one litter previsouly. She was just a sweetheart with our other animals!

[@ronallen6578]

He sure seemed liked a really well behaved dog. Good boy❤❤❤

[@stephanieturner6912]

He’s gorgeous! But I feel like Swiss Shepherds aren’t very common in the US.

[@NormanF62]

The DSV has disqualified the white colour as a fault even though Max von Stephanitz said no dog is bad because of its colour. This human prejudice forced the White GSD to be continued as a new breed and the end result is the WSS we have today.

[@fiprosha]

I'm getting a Swiss Shepherd in 6 weeks. Very excited. :')

[@sabin..5331]

How's it going? Are you happy with this breed?

[@fiprosha]

@sabin..5331 Hey! It's been going really well. Definitely a great breed! I just watched this video again and I agree with most points about this breed. I like to call her a "German Shepherd Light" and it's also why I got this breed. Definitely still a working dog, so there's a ton of energy and potential there, but also very manageable and really relaxed and calm too at home. Easy to train, super smart, really friendly. Does require you to put in quite a bit of work too though. The only point from the video I wouldn't necessarily agree with is the "less anxious." I never owned a German Shepherd, so I can't compare, but my Swiss Shepherd definitely used to be anxious, though mostly rooted in frustration and her being overwhelmed. She used to have what I liked to call "mental breakdowns" when there were too many new impressions outside or when she had to patiently wait. Never seen something like that with any other dog but my dog trainer said it was quite common for this breed in their first 1-2 years of life. But 95% of the time, she's the best dog ever. :)

[@sabin..5331]

@@fiprosha Thank you for your response! "German Shepherd Light" that's sweet 😄 I'm glad that you are happy with this breed. My dog (English cocker spaniel) died 3,5 months ago. I was thinking about a new dog and this breed caught my eye. However, I'm not sure about it yet. Your response is very helpful to me. I was talking with other owners of this breed and they said that WSS is " very very sensitive" and you must train them only in a positive way. You said that your dog has "mental breakdowns". Do you think he has them because he is a "sensitive breed" or is it only your case? I think that I am very sensitive too, so I'm not sure if I would be the right owner for them 😅 I'm sorry for my English. Unfortunately, I'm still learning.

[@fiprosha]

@@sabin..5331 Oh no, I'm sorry to hear about your dog. That has to be hard. I honestly wouldn't say that my WSS is sensitive and I also disagree with the idea of only positive training in general. The mental breakdowns are definitely not because she's sensitive, but more due to a lack of frustration tolerance (even though we actually actively trained that!) and her having a hard time processing certain impressions. Like, sometimes you drive to a new spot to go for a walk, and she gets so excited that she's already whining in the car. Then, once she's out of the car, she wants to go exploring asap. Walking next to you with a good heel is literally impossible (even though she can technically do it) because my dogs brain is everywhere but with me. If you don't let her run right away, she'll start whining and crying and it gets worse the more you insist on her being patient before she's allowed to run. There's often just a lot of energy that I think mine still needs to learn how to handle. This has already gotten a lot better though over time and with her first heat. I've also asked a dog trainer about this because I was really worried I was doing something wrong, and he only laughed and said this was really very normal behaviour for this breed. They tend to get really easily overwhelmed by the world outside. I'm sure not all of these dogs are like this, but mine certainly is, and from what I heard, it's nothing uncommon. These meltdowns really aren't the worst though, haha. As long as you don't care that other people probably think your dog is crazy. I like to compare them to a girl lying on the supermarket floor crying and screaming because they didn't get that chocolate bar they wanted. But yeah, mine's not sensitive though. I still do mostly positive training though because my dog is smart enough to know that she's faster and stronger than me. Like, recently I taught her not to pick up random food from the ground. If you tell her "NO!", she just eats it faster because she's absolutely aware that there's nothing I can do if she's off leash. So I taught her to basically find food for me, sit down, and she then gets a way better treat for it. She loves working with me, but it needs to be fair and worthwhile for her too. Where are you from? Because I was gonna say that maybe the WSS breed might also be a bit different in your country since I'm from Europe and figured you were from the US. I could also write you a giant essay though on why this breed is pretty much the best breed imo haha.

[@ThrowItOnTheGrill]

I took my mom to her hairdresser yesterday and she does things out of her own home. I heard a doggo whining and I asked her if she had a dog. She said yes and I asked her if she would let the dog out. It instantly came to me for affection. She was such a good dog, a cross between a lab and a husky. She had the hetero husky eyes. I made a joke of the dog never getting any loving and the woman agreed with me! Wth? She told me she got the dog "because it was so pretty" but over the years she ignores it because it didn't turn out how she wanted it to. This poor dog was so loving! She was wound up because she doesn't get any exercise. I took her for a walk and after a couple of leash corrections, she was able to refocus and not pull me. I was amazed at how easily she responded, what with being half husky. You could hear her long nails tap on the concrete. She needs some TLC. The woman also has three cats that she pets and gives attention to, right in front of the dog. Pardon my French, but what a bitch this woman is. The woman told me flatly, "You can have her if you want." I wish I could, but my lease agreement doesn't allow pets. I'd like to go there once a week to walk her, trim her nails, give her some healthy treats, and just love her. I don't know whether to take her to a no-kill Humane Society, because she's older and unfortunately people are largely against getting older doggos. It's sad. Would she go there with the hopes of finding a good family that will love her or do I turn a blind eye and let her stay there, where no one really cares/loves her? Some days, I really hate people in general. I'm hoping that maybe I can get some helpful comments here.

[@CorinaStadler]

You could reach out to rescues or fosters in the area, they might be able to help you.

[@ThrowItOnTheGrill]

@@CorinaStadler Right, a foster would be a great idea. Thank you!

[@harryh5620]

I had one of these pooches about 40 years ago. Very sweet dog.

[@ayame316]

Oh my goodness I love this breed! Yes more laid back and a straight back!!!! I met one that was a therapy dog and they are very gentle.

[@alinatiapaeva3729]

The white fur and black eyes make him look like something out of a video game! What a precious boy

[@BeeWhistler]

I grew up with a German Shepherd, but we lived in the country and there were lots of kids and animals so he was a happy boy. That said, I wouldn't mind someday being in a position to own a Swiss Shepherd. They're lovely.

[@-o_o_o_o_o_o_o_o-]

They're very common here in many European countries, so it's surprising people over the sea don't know the breed. Many find they're a good option for a GSD, it's easier to find one that is both healthy and has good character, and is suitable for a companion pet, than such a GSD.

[@Dungavenhooter-1700]

Overbreeding and poor genetic quality has been detrimental to several breeds. Such as the American Pit Bull Terrier, German Shepherd, Labrador, and Golden Retriever breeds. Niche breeds tend to have better stock.

[@deformiertergolfball4847]

@@Dungavenhooter-1700 i actually cant see why the german shepperd has such a bad name. i do live in germany and i have seen quiet a lot of shepperds in my life but barley any without straight backs. they have gotten so rare in the past years. the oldest shepperd i knew had a happy life untill he got 16.

[@Dungavenhooter-1700]

@@deformiertergolfball4847 Likely due to better breeding practices and more genetic diversity in the dog population. American GSDs likely suffer from the “founder effect.”

[@deformiertergolfball4847]

@@Dungavenhooter-1700 i just dont understand why people behave like this and dont see the issue they are creating. same with cutting tailes or ears. id just wish humanity would give more about their surrounding

[@Dungavenhooter-1700]

@@deformiertergolfball4847 Good point. People should be more considerate of the people and life around them.

[@inazuma3gou]

I like how he politely refuses the air dryer with a paw

[@laurel7377]

He looks like Bolt! He's super cute!

[@dejavu0__0]

I was thinking the same thing 😮

[@mayumihirtzel7023]

Gorgeous dog! Thank you so much for sharing information about lesser-known breeds like this one. Your videos help me get the day-to-day lowdown on which breeds probably work best in which situations. :)

[@mrcx6142]

I absolutely LOVE swiss shepherds! I think they have less skeletal issues as well, which is always good.

[@cmcarlson9582]

We rescued a senior Great Dane White Swiss Shepherd mix. She was one of the best dogs ever. With your description of Swiss Shepherds, I see where her personality came from.

[@dianamay3601]

Such a gorgeous boy, and very well behaved, love how he protested the dryer! Great job!

[@josephrilling9922]

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[@susanb8354]

I love seeing them run around in the green grass in your back yard. Sets them off beautifully.

[@DragonsOfSnow]

I've never heard of this breed before, but it's absolutely breathtaking! Omg, I want one now.

[@monicapdx]

Oh, my. So beautiful. He's like a horse with the cream gene, perlino or cremello, only with dark eyes. Baked Alaska. Very light flan. 😁 And what a sweetheart! I'm glad you got some shots of him trotting; he does have beautiful movement.

[@lucia897123]

He looks exactly like my baby Hermes, he is the best dog I ever had, extremely protective, very playful but he won’t allow anyone to get more than 3 feet from me. Idk why this breed isn’t recognized they are one of the most beautiful breeds I know, extremely intelligent too.. and it’s cute when kids thinks he is a wolf 🐺. Thank you for the video, I am glad someone talks about this breed❤❤