White Swiss Shepherd Dog

Patellar Luxation

Legg-Perthes Disease

Hip Dysplasia

Heart murmurs

White Swiss Shepherd's requires a proper, balanced diet and their food should contain a sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals. Premium dog food would be the best choice and balanced meat with vegetables when you prefer to feed them home-prepped meals.

Puppies should be fed 3-4 times a day, and once your White Swiss hits 16 months, adult food once or twice a day is recommended. Make sure that they have access to clean, cool water at all times.

White Swiss Shepherds have a double coat, and they are heavy shedders all year round. For most of the year, a thorough brushing twice a week is recommended to keep their coat in tip top condition. Shepherds ''blow'' their coats in the Autumn and again in the Spring, and during these times of the year, they will need extra grooming, which means brushing at least once a day to keep their fur healthy.

Your White Shepherd can be a handful, especially during Autumn and Spring. They need to be brushed every day during these seasons, as they shed pretty heavily and will quickly form clumps if neglected. On other seasons, brushing 2-3 times a week should do the job. Naturally, they easily pick up and show dirt because of its white colour, so White Swiss's need regular bathing. Gentle dog shampoo is recommended to avoid dehydrating the skin or damaging their fur.

Your dog's ears and eyes should be checked and cleaned at least once a week. Trim their nails once or twice a month if your dog does not wear them down naturally to prevent them from digging in and feeling uncomfortable. Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards to keep your pet happy and healthy.

Your White Shepherd is a working breed and needs to be kept busy and active most times. Training and giving them a functional role, like herding or partaking in agility will help to keep a White Swiss' fit and happy. They need a minimum of one to two hours of moderately intense exercise every day. Playing with them or letting them join your morning runs can also be a good way for them to get their workout.

Swiss Shepherds are known to develop allergies, cruciate ligament rupture, elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia, and haemophilia. Making sure they regularly visit their vet (once or twice a year) is important to spot any health issues as early as possible and will help ensure that they are healthy and happy throughout their different life stages.

White Swiss Shepherds are cheerful and devoted dogs who do well with family members. Their sweet demeanour and good nature make great characteristics for a family and make them great companions to have around.

White Swiss Shepherds are reasonably easy to train. You need to be assertive and confident to be able to train them successfully. They are a highly intelligent breed that does well with rewards during training. A White Swiss will dig its heels in and become uncooperative when it does not get the attention it wants. Since they are known to be on the sensitive side of the dog breeds, it?s important to use positive, encouraging reinforcement.

Because of their herding background, be cautious when introducing your White Swiss to other dogs in the family. They may try to act dominant towards them, as this breed prefers human company to other dogs or pets. But when introduced at an early age, they learn to live harmoniously with them.