WHITE SWISS SHEPHERD: ALL ABOUT HERDING

[@MrTantrumKid]

Thanks for the video. Not many people are aware of this breed. I have a Swiss for a year now. I highly recommend for a first time owner such as myself. Highly intelligent, very sensitive, hates being alone, easy to train and has boundless energy. Good guard dog in that they can get up to 40kg and have a very deep bark. Not very likely to bite unless provoked.

[@snowsansa1527]

and they growl first before barking

[@primalcritters]

I don't get it. Aren't they basically white German Shepherds that are bred with softer temperaments?

[@amarjohl2926]

@@primalcritters basically, but they don't have the hip problems, more of a straight back. mellow temperament. better family dogs.

[@primalcritters]

@@amarjohl2926 yes I am aware. A working line German Shepherd also does not have hip problems of the pet or show line. The workingline have a better structure and are more rigorously screened because their purposes are for work or Sport. As for the Swiss Shepherd, their temperament is more mellow and softer. I do prefer a more dominant temperament and dark pigmentation so while they are beautiful dogs and wonderful companions, they are simply not my preference. But that does not mean they are not great dogs!

[@amarjohl2926]

​@@primalcritters yes that's why I said they are better family dogs. Same intelligence, and maybe even more, but less dominance. They can guard, but they aren't nearly as aggressive or dominant.

[@TheAnthonyLJ]

Wow, never heard of this beautiful breed before. Dogumentary delivers once again

[@roybarmo7379]

best breed to own, 3 years owner of one

[@danielluo6499]

roy barmo totally agree.

[@trystanfranziskus]

They are quite popular in Austria

[@primalcritters]

Aren't they basically a white German shepherd with bred to have a softer temperament

[@andrewpappas7198]

Wonderful introduction to the breed. Thank you.

[@dinganddoo2]

Beautiful dog! Reminds me somewhat of a Rough Collie. Thank God they got rid of the horrible angulation that's now plaguing the GSD. I sought out a DDR GSD to get away from the destruction done by the American and West German show lines.

[@Aethuviel]

They were actually split from the GSD so far back, in 1933, that the horrible backs and legs hadn't come yet. Look even at shows like Crufts, all the WSS have straight backs.

[@dinganddoo2]

@@Aethuviel Thanks for the info, this breed lucked out!

[@dawoof5119]

What a majestic looking dog and i love that the hips arnt messed up like the show german sheperd

[@Hollycloud1]

This is pretty cool! I like that they made a new breed that's less intense, but can still work.

[@truth_seeker_4203]

Such a beautiful yet also practical breed for many people. Thanks dogumentary for bringing these guys to my attention!

[@Hannahh.stroman]

The dog of my dreams! I want one so BAD!

[@TravelersGarden_dgdr]

I have met many Swiss Shepherds, because were I live they are quite common & all were absolutely sweet, gentle, calm & very well behaved. They really have way less drive, are less stubborn & have less hunting instinct than a GSP. So they are way easier to train. They get along with all kinds of other animals too. Definitely a very special dog breed.

[@judy3460]

So if a person ‘breeds’ white gsd then it’s actually a white Swiss?

[@eChaoZ]

@@judy3460 German shepherds can`t be white.

[@leonorf2730]

@@judy3460 No, the pedigree lists have been closed for regular white german shepherds for many many years. With a little training it's easy to spot the difference at this point.

[@snowsansa1527]

I disagree as mine is to hyper, well, well behave now but when he was a puppy he is aggressive very beautiful pup. Now he's 2 year old a very good looking dog long legged not too hairy unlike the dog on this video and naturally skinny. About getting along of other animals, not so much especially the small one like ducks and chicken. With other dogs it depends if the dog show sign of aggression and definitely mine will charge. He is angle to us but to others it depends.

[@leonorf2730]

@@snowsansa1527 Are you sure it's a WSS and not a white German shepherd? The WSS is supposed to have a body proportion of 12 : 10, a gsd should have 10 : 8.

[@hilsten]

I would love an very much appreciate a deep dive in this breed. I miss the longer videos.

[@charlesrocks]

I love my Swiss shepherd. He’s so sweet.

[@falcolf]

Love these beautiful white puppers! ❤️

[@ranchothedog]

Very interesting information! 👍 I had no idea they were bred to be a lower-drive dog. Beautiful breed ❤

[@raiderpower6875]

Rancho The Dog RANCHO😍

[@snowsansa1527]

I do disagree of most of what this woman said, as I have a Swiss Shepherd myself here with me now watching this video. This kind of dog is hyper active as they are normally lean/skinny, and although they look like an angel because of how beautiful they look but unfortunately looks could be deceiving as they are also unpredictable to other people. And if you are not active enough you can't keep up. The dog on this video is slightly different as this dog is too hairy on the legs part. What i know this bred have a mild temperament suitable for a family dog as they are not too aggressive.

[@nisrrah8198]

i just cant beleive that though, ive got 2 swiss shepherds now, had another a while back, they are about exactly the same as a german shepherd. Very high drive. my previous on was slightly skittish, but woas more likely to bite without warning late at night as compared to my thoroughbred german shepherd, who would always bark

[@primalcritters]

Are basically white German shepherds but they are bred to have softer temperaments

[@stefanbogicevic3592]

A good thing to add here would be that Boo (The dog in the video) is a long-hair. My WSS is a short-hair or medium-hair if you will and I find it looks more muscular and is better suited for warmer climates. The WSS are an amazing breed, truly loving as they are beautiful.

[@snowsansa1527]

yes, that's what i notice too, the dog on this video got too much flapping hair on the legs and it look a bit fatty, while according to the bredder and our vet, this kind of dog is always lean/skinny that is why they are so hyper active. My dog a White Swiss Shepherd 2 year old male is tall and very noticeable long legs and what we call is sexy as he got right size of chest area and flat tummy so to speak.

[@prathampokhrel8944]

There is no short hair, it would be a white German Shepherd

[@ciemnota8000]

@@prathampokhrel8944 the white colour was forbidden in the GDS, that's why the WSS was created

[@stellavasconcelos7159]

@@prathampokhrel8944 Wrong. White Swiss Shepherds come in both short and long coats.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Beautiful breed. Beautiful dog. Thank you for finding so many great contributors and thank you for all you do.

[@lightsaflame4505]

YES! I'm actually looking into owning a Swiss White Shepherd to work in a tandem service dog team with my Poodle 😍 what timing you have!

[@THEE.apples]

Poodles are amazing.

[@tellairai]

Get ready for a sea of fur.

[@gambit5216]

"they're less intense on the livestock" *cuts to scene of the dog biting the sheep on the ass* (it's jokes I know what she meant)😂😂😂

[@davidb1975a]

Beautiful looking Shepherd.

[@makenziecomer7748]

Absolutely love these!😍 Still very indecisive of what kind of dog I’m looking for. I just love them all!😊

[@pucina22]

Thank you! We've been wanting a dog for a long time and we've looked and looked into different dog breeds. Swiss Shepard seems to be our top choice. I'm collectiong all the info I can find! So thank you for the video. Perfect timing :)

[@TomsWhip]

Great video, that woman knows her stuff

[@mimilillamy3460]

I have one and he is the most loving wonderful dog in the world!

[@karin2397]

I have a rescue White SS, she has been with us for 6 Months. She certainly needs jobs to do, or play. I was told she was destructive when left alone, we have not experienced it. She loves being close at all times but not on top of us. Head strong a bit OCD about the task she is doing at the time, likes to lead rather than walking beside me. We have also had a GSD and a Belgium Shepard, each one has their pros which vary between the breeds, not many cons . They each hold special part of our heart. I would choose any one of them again.

[@kaiqueamorim1]

I had a bunch of dogs growing up 20 plus, basset hounds, brazilian filas (my country), german shepherds, labradors, dobermanns, boxers... and the swiss shepherds were my favorites, two beautiful girls, present from a kennel that my aunt use to work for many years as a vet. They were the most kind dogs I ever had, amazing temperament, not agressive at all even with other animals like chickens, cats, goats, rabbits (grew up in a farm) etc. Compared to my filas they were angels, two of my brazilian filas dug a hole under the fence and went for a night walk killing a cow from a neighbour's farm. In the morning they had dried blood everywhere, we thought that they had killed someone.

[@julesmpc1314]

I have a white swiss sheaperd, female, long hair. Before I have always had several German Sheaperds, mostly army retired. I agree 110% with all your wise words lady!!+

[@sleddog8]

Best video I have seen on this breed. This was really helpful. Well done.

[@luckstar4550]

They shed like crazy! We are ALWAYS vacuuming in our house because of our WSS. 🙂He's worth it though.

[@k.doolittle2473]

Beautiful dogs...kind of like a big white mellow Tervuren.

[@patrickocearra1061]

Nice video. I've had two WSS dogs and have to disagree with some of what this woman said, they are very high drive obsessed with work. I have short coat much leaner dogs than this one, they are extremely protective of both me and the property and I have seen many here in Europe with IPO3. Drive isn't as insanely high as a Mal or dutch shepherd but still very high which makes them ideal for an active family especially. They are an incredibly beautiful, powerful and elegant breed by far my favourite choice!

[@emilylopez551]

FINALLY!! I LOVE SWISS SHEPHERDS!

[@rajeshkumardeepnarain2931]

Wonderful beautiful breed

[@JdublR1980]

I own 2 GShepherds and I bothers me that they are trying to eliminate the WGShephers. Ive personally seen WGShepherds do amazing work. I would love to own one. BTW you guys are the best

[@Janeway1269]

Eliminate? WG to me means West German. Did you mean WS for White Swiss? What does the G stand for?

[@Thunderwolf4]

@@Janeway1269 I think they mean white German Shepherds. The white color coated dogs. The color is consider a fault by many breeders.

[@JdublR1980]

@@Janeway1269 White German Shepherd is what I meant...

[@SkokingProductions]

Taking care of one now, love the dog.

[@corawalkswithdogs330]

This! Thank you for making this video! I will definitely be looking more into this breed!

[@edblake476]

love them

[@eChaoZ]

Finally you made a video about my breed ! thank you from Portugal

[@danceswithwolvesranch8699]

One of our DWWR bred girls featured in this video to represent our amazing breed in the herding discipline ✔️

[@walkingwithkaia5136]

Wow! wish I could keep my girls coat that clean and white

[@ibnBobby80]

2:56 "LESS INTENSE"

[@rayn828]

I wonder that too.. isn't that called a bit "Aggressive"

[@brittanyhall1200]

@@rayn828 essentially yes, when youre a 35lbs dog faceing an angry 2000lbs bull you have to be tough

[@snowsansa1527]

they are mild temperament but hyperactive in nature as they are naturally skinny except for the dog in this video as it looks fatty. I got White Swiss Shepherd, they are not aggressive to humans but very deadly to small animals as they are too hyper /playful it ends to death. They are of medium to large size, mine is a 2 year old beautiful male and weigh around 38kg or 80lbs. He looks so attractive and is a minus because everyone wants to pet him and sometimes he don't mind but there are instances that he dislike the person for no reason and snap on that person, very gentle on kids though.

[@kaiqueamorim1]

@@snowsansa1527 You can't generalize. Looks like your dog was not socialized properly, also he being hyperactive means nothing, in a litter you will have super high energy dogs and super low ones (those always sleeping). I had two swiss shepherds, both female and they were the most kind dogs I ever had, low energy dogs and they had no problem with other animals like cats, chickens and goats. I had a bunch of dogs 20 plus, I grew up in a farm and my parents were vet doctors, had all type of breeds from basset hounds to brazilian filas (my country) and honestly swiss shepherds are my favorite. You must buy from a respectable breeder tho and looks like you didn't.

[@ShadowSakuraChan]

@@snowsansa1527 I think that's just your particular dog. My Swiss Shepherd is exceedingly gentle around smaller animals as well as children, and she has never in her life snapped at anybody. Even when she was attacked by a much smaller dog, she ran away when she could have very easily killed the other dog had she wanted to, so you can't claim that all Swiss Shepherds are dangerous around small animals. Additionally, the dog in this video is not overweight, it's just fluffy. You can tell by the curve of it's stomach that it's an appropriate weight.

[@OsCaRmTz14]

Beautiful dog, great information and very knowledgeable trainer. Another Great video!

[@isaacnott5704]

Can you try to do Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever?

[@JA-xv3qp]

YES PLEASE

[@hennthejenn]

I own a Berger Blanc Suisse named Ghost. I haven’t been on your guy’s channel in a long time and was THRILLED to see you guys have made a video on the BBS! Ahh, I’m watching this with my BBS atm😂 His Instagram is @ghostmywss if you want to see photos of him!

[@cescyb5918]

Finally! A video on the BEST dog!! :D

[@Polandsyndromebodybuilding]

What a beautiful breed!

[@Aethuviel]

Looks like that dog just spent one hour on the grooming table before filming began.

[@hennydoggrip495]

Beautiful dog

[@ibnBobby80]

I really need to turn on my notifications

[@athenapromospromopoulos2409]

I was waiting so long for a new video about swiss shepherds

[@michaelmaringer7565]

Like it should be Greetings from Germany ☝️

[@nelsonflores4469]

Wow thank you so much for first time somebody know that it’s not white GSD well done. 🙏🏼❤️

[@username11346]

I just got a new White German Shepherd \ Swiss Mountain Dog

[@marlo9380]

Beautiful dog!!😍🐶

[@roguephoenix]

i just found out my dog is part this. now i see where he gets his face shape from! he's mostly german shep but also this so he's got a unique coloring

[@koganiwamoto4991]

i have male and i love him

[@cezarykrysta307]

A wonderful and grateful breed, I personally have a female Luna, I document on my channel how it grows, best regards :)

[@danjones6031]

Zeke could you please do a video about the Broholmer? Would love to find out more about them and your videos are the best way to do that🙌🏻

[@shangrowla]

Lovely dog! Never heard of it before so this was very educational, I may consider this breed for my future dog now. Next could you please please do a feature on the Berger Picard?

[@judy3460]

Yesssssssss this what I wanted!!! Isn’t it the same as white German Shepherd?

[@losmariosoncocainos2403]

No

[@Steve-ps6qw]

The Berger Suisse Blanc have to have black noses while White German Shepherds can have liver colored noses which I don't like as they can get sunburned. I love that it is being used to herd too!

[@ibnBobby80]

Can you have Racheal explain anyone else explain the difference a working dog, service dog, lower drive dog, and companion dog? I see the dog working in this video but she says it's not a working breed?

[@dogsfromthecity]

The dog is training and learning herding, but probably not being the best at it in terms of herding instinct.

[@dinganddoo2]

A working dog is a dog with higher energy and drive - meaning they're bred to do a job and are not terribly happy, nor meant to be just lying around the house. These dogs can become destructive when not kept busy, both mentally and physically. They're the equivalent of a human workaholic. A lower drive dog still maintains the drive to work but has an innate ability to turn the drive off and on as needed or necessary. As you saw with this particular breed, he was perfectly happy herding the sheep but wasn't overbearing on them. He'd probably be just as happy watching TV with his owner or quietly playing with a toy on his bed. A companion dog is happy either lying around the house or out hanging around with his/her owner. They can be trained to perform a job but it's not necessary for the dog to be happy and content. A service dog can be any breed trained to perform a task that helps their owner. Service dogs must have some drive but it can't be too high so that the owner is not put at risk. There are exceptions to every rule though.

[@roybarmo7379]

@@dinganddoo2 then i assure u the bbs is a working dog. mine is all of the above, he was aggressive when we first brought him, and we took him to school, and they told us he needs to be trained for protection in order to make use of this ability he s got and better control it, now after 4 years of having him he still retain a high prey drive but obedient as well. i m so proud of him and love this breed because of it, he never stops to amaze me. my point is this dog is versatile, he may be bred to be more gentile but he still retain many of his cousin (gsd) characteristic.

[@JA-xv3qp]

Please please make a Hungarian Mudi!! What a herding dog!

[@raiderpower6875]

Is their hair harsh to the touch or plush?

[@leonorf2730]

Mine is plush like a samoyed's, and he sheds a lot. His brother's fur is coarse like a GSD and he sheds very little. No clue why that is.

[@ajitroy9599]

#DogumentaryTv There is one breed called White Shepherd, also from the same stock of German Shepherd, but it is lighter in weight.

[@bump9812]

Says Swiss Shepard is less intense on livestock than German Shepherd. Dog proceeds to bite sheep in the ass.....

[@CCOREY5]

Lower drive dog😂. Yeah right. Keep passing that myth on. Someone forgot to tell my white Swiss that they should be lower drive. They have more drive than most of my gsd owner friends!

[@CCOREY5]

Having two very high drive white Swiss, I don’t agree they are necessarily more moderate than a working gsd. They can excel at sports and protection work, IGP, as mine do. They can be just as suspicious as a gsd, often don’t like strange dogs or people and can be bark aggressive. They are not always good for beginner dog owners or chaotic families. They are very sensitive and bond with extreme loyalty to one or two people in a family. Again, they are very sensitive, and don’t do well with a hard hand at all, so you should know how to train a dog. Best using marker training, otherwise they can be ruined by over harshness because of their sensitivity... or also through to lax training too. Extremely intelligent!!!!

[@Noodlemonkey7]

I really hope you can get around to the Borzoi

[@nebitanlik2038]

Is it normal for one to have 60 kilos and be taller than 2 meters while standing up

[@cazgerald9471]

Beautiful dog. Is she overweight or is that just the hair?

[@user-cz3bf6cb4c]

She's is overweight

[@_avi_mageek8275]

Blue bay shepherd

[@theophillusbaloyi5485]

Can protection training be done on a white Swiss shepherd?

[@leonorf2730]

Yes, but why would you want to? Get a dog better suited for the purpose if a protection dog or IPO is what you are after.

[@theophillusbaloyi5485]

@@leonorf2730 makes sense. Thanks

[@user-cz3bf6cb4c]

Yes, many dogs have ipo3 titles in my dogs pedigree

[@commonwealpanther]

According to the genetics test he took, my rescue has something like 40% white Swiss. I don't know how that's possible given that he is a rescue but he's beautiful and mild tempered and a great size. I'm so lucky to have him. Thanks for the video!

[@Aethuviel]

DNA tests are far from accurate, and WSS are basically genetically identical to the German shepherd, since they were based off them with nothing more added.

[@bump9812]

Also what’s the other breed incorporated in them?

[@leonorf2730]

There are none. They are bred from white German shepherds, nothing else.

[@kaboom362]

Was that dog favouring his right rear or are my eyes just playing tricks on me.

[@Janeway1269]

I did think something was up with the rear.

[@leonorf2730]

Oh good, I wasn't the only one who spotted something odd in his gait.

[@jibrankhan9421]

White german is different then this or they are the same ? I'm confused.

[@codeandfood]

"They tend to be less intensive on the livestocks" then the dog bites the sheep* at 02:56!

[@Aethuviel]

It's a sheep but yes.

[@Aethuviel]

Also 0:42. Looks more like a wolf than a shepherd dog in that scene.

[@mohammedkamranali5035]

Angel

[@olgajerdeva7369]

Очень ористократичные овчарки уменятакая лаимлчка щенок ещё но думаю вырастет такая вот красавица просто мне помог бог ок

[@amanshrestha2147]

Mine looks exactly like swiss shepherd but the parents are gsd white and normal He has the similar temperament as this dog active but a less aggressive friendly acts like a retriever dogs.

[@DanaOnLee]

Do they make good guard dogs??

[@ronlogan4743]

Yes.

[@sydneywolfe2635]

Do Shiloh shepherds

[@evelynrutz8449]

lo estaria amando muchoo

[@RM-qn3ro]

collecting or inbreding?

[@angelesloyola6064]

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[@margaretbaker5105]

Beautiful dog. I love the GSD breed, and have been looking for one with low prey drive for a companion dog. This breed would absolutely wonderful. Do you know of any breeders or even rescues.

[@shennamaepadayao3255]

There's only a few breeders in the world because it's so new, the AKC hasn't recognized them yet. But because of their rarity the breed is really healthy overall and breeding controlled by only few breeders. Not backyard breeders and puppy Mills who only care for looks not pedigree or health. I'll be flying in a pup specifically for service dog work.

[@AnimalEmancipation]

Few breeders means small gene pool doesn't sound very healthy. And flying in a pup? I'm sure your country has pups who are suitable for service work. That's just so much unnecessary stress for a small dog and in the end he or she might not be suitable for the job

[@shennamaepadayao3255]

AnimalEmancipation Not few like 3 dogs in the world. When a dog breed become popular the breed can become a victim to mass breeding, unethical breeding, major health defects to unregulated breeding, or things like puppy Mills. And yes any dog can become a service dog, so you can chose any breed you'd like that is suitable for the tasks that they will be performing relating to the disability :) Many dogs are flown in and trained, even on this channel with little issue.

[@alexandradee5412]

I have one

[@guillermobeaulieu5412]

I have Swiss white shepherd name is Rio

[@POTPachyOTP]

So true . I want a big dog but not alot of them are bred for familys and though many make good fsmily pets they have lots of prey drive or herding drive which can cause them to be nippy, very reactive to animals, and sometimes dangerous to smaller pets. An amazing looking companion dog is something I hope becomes a popular choice since not many people need any more herding or hunting dogs, honestly almost every breed has been bred for hunting or herding

[@julesmpc1314]

they are better to heard in the snow lol...California is way too hot for this breed

[@mohammedkamranali5035]

Hunger 10 years abouseing worlds love dog

[@anugranmathimugan2778]

Except mine has a higher drive then any of my other shepherds that I had .

[@blackout4203]

So a result of line breeding faulted GSD's?

[@ThisbeandPyramus]

Actually a concerted effort was made to AVOID line breeding by using many unrelated dogs and using assortive breeding to select for color, temperament, health, non-exaggerated characteristics.

[@worldpeacefrog]

🌍✌🏾🐸

[@jcro7918]

Those are some low pasterns

[@AnimalEmancipation]

The dog on the thumbnail doesn't look very appealing

[@protectork9831]

Take all the faults and negative aspects of working line German shepherd and lets make this turd

[@sanket8696]

14th comment! I need a reply

[@johnnywalker9909]

Sanket Yadav ok

[@petermahoney636]

Hay woman the only sheep dog to get is a Aussie kelpie .kelpies don't have hip problems like shepherd's. And shepherd's will not kill eastern brown snakes .my kelpie has 4 in 3 yrs it's the dingo DNA and kills foxes and feral cats savin the Aussie bush. Watch the movie RED DOG TRUE story brings tears to your eyes

[@iamamoghalfmanhalfdog5325]

killing snakes i want my dog to avoid them you sound like a typical bogan , kelpies are good dogs but your only saying that cos your australian whats ur car ford or holden love footy too and beer just be youself ffs

[@petermahoney636]

Being on 10.000 acres logging iron bark tree's in Singlton NSW in the bush 2 hrs from help and your dog kills a eastern brown snake not trained to kill them freaks me out .the dog is my life Plus I drive a Landcruiser. friut cake .man child!!!!!!

[@petermahoney636]

We don't have guns to kill snakes like you yanks have mind your own business in your own country plus Australian dog's don't belong in the U.S. because of .you have pit bulls over there right reasons to not have them over there how many KELPIES have been killed over there . Because of pit bulls you don't own a kelpie. Go sleep with silky terrier bum to your knows

[@petermahoney636]

@@iamamoghalfmanhalfdog5325 the movie Red Dog says a lot about RED KELPIES TRUE story I never want my dog to kill snakes but she did I don't now why may be dingo DNA ?? There is nothing wrong with with owning a GM.Holden They have always been the better car over U.S. made cars God invented the combustion engine and Jesus Christ is the The HSV GTS R W1. Holden GM.H I live in Australia I'm blessed in the lottery of life. Life moves on fruit cake

[@petermahoney636]

@@iamamoghalfmanhalfdog5325 the snake I fear the most is if she gets a bloody hoop snake I will never have time to save her .over a drown snake hoop snakes chase you down a hill .and eat wallabies dnt come to Australia stay were you are the country is full

[@cloroxbleach175]

Genetically Modified

[@dwaynenolan2699]

Shepherds should not be white!

[@samyish]

Just another show pony.

[@user-cz3bf6cb4c]

Pony with a straight back and sound movement, beats frogs with nerves of jello. The white gene is the exact same one that makes labs yellow- thats why there are white labs despite heavy breeding out. So if you dont have anything against yellow labs, u have nothing against wss

[@amarjohl2926]

yes, show pony with less hip problems, mellower temperament, and same intelligence. did you even watch the video? lmao, it can still work ya dolt.