Temperament and Behaviour
The
White
Shepherd
is
a
well
developed
and
balanced
animal
with
pronounced
energy
and
purpose
In
life,
it
should
have
a
regal
appearance
with
a
definite
look
of
intelligence,-
the
over
riding
trait
being
his
devotion
to
his
master.
Secondary
sex
characteristics
should
be
well
defined.
The
White
Shepherd
appears
to
be
somewhat
longer
than
tall,
with
smooth
curves
rather
than
hard
angles.
The
White
Shepherd
has
slightly
sloping
withers,
strong
back
and
well-bent
hocks
indicating
speed
and
grace,
while
his
face
displays
high
intelligence,
at
all
times
avoiding
extremes.
This
is
a
herding
dog,
and
as
such
must
have
the
agility,
freedom
of
movement
and
endurance to do the work required of it.
Left: Beth Barkley met Czar en Sirius
Center: Zeuss Magical Fantasy
Right: Agility
TEMPERAMENT
The
White
Shepherd
has
distinct
personality
marked
by
a
direct
fearless,
but
not
hostile
expression
of
self
confidence.
It
should
be
poised,
when
the
occasion
demands,
eager
and
alert.
To
his
inherent
aptitude
as
a
guardian
of
flocks
should
be
added
protectiveness
of
the
person
and
property
of
his
master.
In
his
relationship
with
humans,
he
should
be
observant
and
vigilant
with
strangers
but
not
apprehensive. He should be fit and willing to serve in any capacity such as a companion, herding dog, watch dog or service dog.
Faults
of
temperament
are
serious,
timidity,
shrinking
behind
handler,
lack
of
confidence
or
any
other
display
of
poor
character.
Unprovoked aggression.
Famous working dogs from the past:
Sirius
Czar
Kimberly
Thor
Sheep herding - Sabrina Visser - Netherlands
Of
the
White
Shepherd
rescue
dogs
Panda
-
with
his
handler
Beth
Barklay
-
probably
was
the
most
famous
of
all.
Beth
started
to
train
search
and
Rescue
Dogs
in the early ‘80th .
She
trained
dogs
for
more
than
30years.
By
an
injury
Sirius
was
going
to
retire
pretty
young
and
became
a
therapy
Dog.
With
Czar
Beth
started
in
cadaver
work,
and
this
is
where
Czar
excelles.
He
has
been
a
top
cadaver
dog
for
quite
a
few
years
now,
with
many
finds
to
his
credit.
He
also
settled
down
enough
to
become
a
Search
and
Rescue
Dog.
One
of
Czars
more
notable
finds
was
during
the
Oklahoma
Bombing
disaster,
where
he
helped
find
bodies.
As
for
Czar,
not
only he was a remarkable rescue dog, but he was particularly skilled in finding and locating bodies.
Finally
with
Fearghas
Beth
went
to
the
ruins
of
the
Pentagon
after
the
attack
of
9/11/2001
to
search
for
the
living
and
unfortunately
also
for
the
death.
Fearghas
passed
the
test
to
become
a
Cadaver
Dog
when
he
was
just
14
months
old.
When
the
Terrorist
attacked
the
USA
and
crashed
a
plane
into
the
Pentagon.
Beth
and
Fearghas
was
called
to
help
in
the
search.
Fearghas
was
not
quite
2
years
old,
yet
they
successfully
worked
very
well
at
the
site
for
several
days.
“LEXINGTON TWP - 2010 (Nieuwsblad - Michican)
U.S. dog breeders may not prize white German shepherds, but they make excellent search and rescue
dogs. Beth Barkley, now of Lexington Township, rescued, trained and handled them for 30 years in her
native Virginia. Here she is shown with Fearghus, who assisted following the 9-11 attack on the
Pentagon. “
Beth Barkley and a retired Hoofprint FinTan Fearghas in 2010
Kimberly (1989) Kimberly was a very good tracking dog, she had a very fine nose and she
actively participated in the search & rescue team in the Netherlands with her handler Ruut
Tilstra.
Also her daughter Rebecca actively participated in the search & rescue team al over the world
with with unmatchable perseverance and courage.
Handler Gabi Gutknegt and Becky (Rebecca of Kimberly's Pride)
Zeuss Magical Fantasy has had a glittering career as a rescue dog together with his handler Anthony G Yarde (1999) and Hoofprint Fhantom Thor (1996)
was the most fantastic rescue dog at the voluntary Fire corps of Fair Oaks; handler Blair Miller. Thor has passed his tests to become a Search and Rescue Dog
with the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company. Thor has had a few good finds to his credit and when the Terrorist crashed a plane into the Pentagon,
Thor and Blair was asked to help out. They successfully worked at that site for several days.
In Gernany there was the search and rescue Dog Uriah vom Werntal with his handler Marco Höhn. Austria and Switserland en Zwitserland had several White
Shepherds who very well functioned as avalanche dogs. Increasingly, White Shepherds are used in tracing missing persons.
Hoofprint Quasar (1988) Quasar is specially trained to assist Peter Zein a quadriplegic, in his every day living. He'll pick up any thing Peter drops, and will go
and fetch him things on command. He is also trained to pull the wheel chair if Peter gets tired. Quasar goes to work with Peter everyday, and has made his life
much easier. Peter says Quasar replaced my legs and my arms.
Hoofprint A Ok Ouvae Oavae was specially trained as a hearing dog for Vincent. He was also Vincent's friend, they did lots of things together. Vincent
entered him in the herding instinct trails, and they even got involved in the costume class.
Uriah vom Werntal
Hoofprint Quasar
Hoofprint A Ok Ouvae
Leadrer Dogs for the blind
TENDERLUV’S BEAR1984 - TENDERLUV'S MADISON, 1984 - TENDERLUV'S BEN, 1984 - TENDERLUV'S COLONEL, 1985
These are 4 brothers that all graduated as leader dogs for the blind from the Canine Vision Canada. Three were littermate's and the forth was from a repeat
breeding. Bear was used for demonstrations at the lions club center for a while. All were successfully matched up with their blind masters.
gecertificeerd blindengeleidehond van Canine Vision Canada. Bear wordt enige tijd gebruikt als voorbeeldhond in het Lions Club Center. Ook drie van zijn
nestgenoten hebben dezelfde opleiding met glans doorstaan.
Remarkeble Zara van de Bernissehof, daughter of Erny Frans en Inca of Kimbery’s Pride, Netherlands.
Tenderluv Bear - Canada
Owen - Frankrijk
Remarkeble Zara van de Bernissehof
Nederland
Police Dogs
Prince was 11 months old when he was tested for his ability to be a police dog. At first they were very disappointed that Prince was white and they weren't
going to accept him. They decided that since he had been offered to them, they should at least test him. Well he made such a good impression that they
accepted him to be included in the first group of 4 dogs to be trained for the London Ontario Police Force. He passed with flying colors. He was the lifetime
partner of Rick Frackrell. He was also given Sargent bars, when Rick was promoted to Sargent. He was pictured many time in the newspapers, when he had
helped solve another crime. He was credited with over 200 arrests and he was still working at the time of his death due to liver failure at 11 years of age.
Hoofprint Harley Milizzo (1995) Harley is a trained drug detection dog. He has just recently graduated, handler Sly Acosta from the Buffalo Police
Departement. Niko Beltrano was trained to search airplanes and other places for illegal substances.
In Australia they have June (1963) and Rip (1974). handler Mr. Gatsby. Both dogs served as securety dogs at the RAAF (Army and Airforce).
VE-LINS KAISER THE ROLE Graduated K 9 school 6/15/90 , Competed Explosive Detection Training 11/16/90, USPCA-P.D.I. 1992 to 1997.
NAPWDA certified, explosive Detection Team, "The Bomb Squad" with lifetime partner P.O. Ed Meyers.
Conan retired from active service with the Metropolitan P.D. St. Louis MO. in May 1998.
HOOFPRINT PACER was sold to Gunner Johannessen in Denmark. At the age of 8 years Pacer was teamed up with the Danish Military and Lance Corporal
Michael Johansen at the age of 9 Pacer and Michael Johansen teamed up with fellow officer Sergeant Anders Borg and his German Shepherd Bruno, to
competed with 100 other military competitors from Seven Countries, to win the World Championship for "International Canine Biathlon".
Prince (1971-1983)
Ve-Lin's K9 Conan
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