@zoidlloyd7736   1 day ago

Oh that was that dog i seen against all odds seems the character opposite jeff bridges had one I thought was a husky hey they come white too but hows he no diff… oh yes the eyes some are blue others are white. Hmm glad for ur breed Dobermans does white too thing brings new meaning too the bloodhounds still needs too wonder are y’all spitz

 

Clarifying the Youtube Comment

The comment references several ideas about white-coated dogs, eye color, and breed types, specifically mentioning a dog seen in the movie Against All Odds, confusion between Huskies and White German Shepherds, and speculation about breed ancestry (spitz, Dobermans, bloodhounds).

 

Let’s break down and address the key points raised:

White German Shepherds vs. Huskies

• White German Shepherds are a color variation of the standard German Shepherd, distinguished by their pure white coats due to a recessive gene. Their build, temperament, and intelligence are the same as standard German Shepherd.

• Siberian Huskies also come in white, but their physical features differ: Huskies tend to have a more compact build, a shorter muzzle, and a tail that curls over the back. Huskies are also known for their blue eyes, while White German Shepherds typically have brown, almond-shaped eyes

• Eye color is not a reliable way to distinguish between these breeds. While Huskies often have blue eyes, White German Shepherds usually have brown eyes, although lighter shades can occur. White eyes (meaning no pigment) are extremely rare and not a breed standard for either breed

Are White German Shepherds Related to Spitz Breeds

• White German Shepherds are not spitz-type dogs. Spitz breeds (like Huskies, Samoyeds, and Akitas) are characterized by pointed ears, thick double coats, and tails that curl over the back. While German Shepherds and spitz breeds share some physical traits (erect ears, double coats), German Shepherds are herding dogs originally developed in Germany, not spitz-type working dogs

• The confusion may arise because both Huskies (a spitz breed) and White German Shepherds can have white coats and erect ears, but their ancestry and breed groupings are different.

Dobermans and White Coats

• Dobermans can rarely be white due to a genetic mutation, but this is not common and is not related to the White German Shepherd. The white Doberman is a separate genetic occurrence and not connected to the German Shepherd breed

Bloodhounds and Breed Ancestry

• Bloodhounds are a distinct breed known for their scent-tracking abilities and droopy features, unrelated to German Shepherds or spitz breeds.

 

Key Takeaways

• White German Shepherds are not spitz-type dogs, though they share some superficial traits with Huskies.

• Eye color alone does not distinguish these breeds; White German Shepherds typically have brown eyes, while Huskies may have blue, brown, or mixed eyes

• The white coat in German Shepherds is due to a recessive gene and does not affect temperament or health

• Dobermans and bloodhounds are unrelated to White German Shepherds in terms of breed ancestry.

White German Shepherds are a herding breed, not a spitz, and their white coat is simply a rare but natural color variation within the German Shepherd breed.