ANKC Accepts Imported White Swiss Shepherds

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As of January 1, 2009 the Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) now recognises the white Swiss shepherd as a new breed in Australia. The ANKC now issues papers for imported white Swiss shepherds with full FCI pedigree papers and that have no Australian bloodlines in them.

Any breeder offering papers from any other organisation other than the ANKC when selling their dogs or puppies are not issuing Australian recognised pedigree papers. Only ANKC registered breeders with ANKC pedigreed dogs can sell puppies with Australian pedigree papers.

While other organisatons' claim to issue pedigree papers these are merely some sort of record of the dog's parentage and, in some cases, possible parentage. They are not recognisable in Australia or anywhere else in the world as pedigree papers.

The myth being spread by some parties that the ANKC no longer registers German shepherd dogs, with the coat colour white is incorrect. The ANKC does register white German shepherds that are bred from ANKC registered German shepherd papered dogs and breeders. These dogs are registered on the Limited Register as the colour white is a genetic colour breeding fault. It is the choice of the ANKC registered breeder on whether these puppies are registered or not.

Buyer Beware — If you are not buying an ANKC white Swiss shepherd pedigreed dog with papers then you should not be paying any more than $600 for your beloved pet. Pedigree or not — these white shepherd dogs excel at obedience, agility and any dog sport — there is no reason to be just another backyard breeder.

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