Dutch Shepherd Forum

I was just curious...I've noticed there doesn't seem to be any other Dutch Shepherds on the forum with any white in their coats (or I haven't noticed). Diesel has a white patch on his chest and a tiny bit on his toes. I have read in the breed standards (I can't remember where exactly) that white is "undesirable" on a Dutch, but is accebtable in the chest or toes.
Any one have any comments on this? I personally think Diesel's patch is quite dapper!

This one mentions white is undesirable in the show ring: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dutchshepherd.htm
The UKC standard says too much white is a fault.

This image shows the only bit of white that appears on his feet.
The white around his mouth is new-ish...I assume it is greying because he will be 5 this year?

Sadie has a "jet" white patch on her chest and a few white hairs on her chin.
Thalie has white on her nose from maturity.

Beautiful pics I love Sadie's jet!! There was a ds on NADSA that his white patch looked like an angel.

Look at how Thaile sits - like a regal queen. Now look at Miss Sadie - she is so adorable sitting relaxed like she doesn't have a care in the world!!

BTW, Thalie is squinting in the sun mom - she wants her purple sunglasses

Diesel wrote:I was just curious...I've noticed there doesn't seem to be any other Dutch Shepherds on the forum with any white in their coats (or I haven't noticed). Diesel has a white patch on his chest and a tiny bit on his toes. I have read in the breed standards (I can't remember where exactly) that white is "undesirable" on a Dutch, but is accebtable in the chest or toes.
Any one have any comments on this? I personally think Diesel's patch is quite dapper!

This one mentions white is undesirable in the show ring: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/dutchshepherd.htm
The UKC standard says too much white is a fault.

I would not lose sleep over it. I am sure you are not the only one with a DS with a bit of white. It shows against his dark coat, that also seems a bit short (but pictures can be deceiving) for a DS which is why it may show even more? But in the grand scheme of things, it suits him.

vneerland wrote:I would not lose sleep over it. I am sure you are not the only one with a DS with a bit of white. It shows against his dark coat, that also seems a bit short (but pictures can be deceiving) for a DS which is why it may show even more? But in the grand scheme of things, it suits him.

My inquiry was more out of curiosity than anything. I guess I sometimes wonder how Diesel measures up to the breed standard but it doesn't matter in the end, he is perfect to me.

His coat is rather short, but it's nice, he doesn't shed very much and it is very soft. The only drawback to his short coat is that he is more vulnerable in the cold climate we live in. But he usually puts on a little weight in the winter to compensate.

Ive seen white patch dogs overhere two, not a lot, but you see them every now and then 'So you have a pretty special dog

felixone123 wrote:Look at how Thaile sits - like a regal queen. Now look at Miss Sadie - she is so adorable sitting relaxed like she doesn't have a care in the world!!

BTW, Thalie is squinting in the sun mom - she wants her purple sunglasses

I alwasy get a chuckle at how proper Thalie sits and lays down , and Sadie......well,

The white spot on Diesel's chest is within standard.

Boaz doesn't have any white, neither does his one sister who just had puppies, but a few of her puppies have little white patches on their chests.

Vada has white on her chest and paws.

Vada is very beautiful. love the pics - love the agility one and the one where she is posing in the chair!!

Can't tell for sure from the pics, but it looks like the shape of a bunny rabbit in the second last one!

K-Czar has a white patch on his chest

Sugars Mom wrote:Can't tell for sure from the pics, but it looks like the shape of a bunny rabbit in the second last one!

That is cute! I hadn't noticed that before.

There seems to be lots, I guess I wasn't paying attention!

Sugars Mom wrote:Can't tell for sure from the pics, but it looks like the shape of a bunny rabbit in the second last one!

I agree!!

My friend has a foxterrier with a black mickey mouse patch and a GSD mix with a Batman-shaped white patch

Prove it, Marjolein!

I recently saw this picture.............
Any name suggestions?

And what is the sex of the dog? Don't know if I'ld take that one out in public very often!!!