White Shepherds

Minka is our stunning and very clever girl, her Dam is Whitewolf Casper from Ghostcloud kennels in South Australia and her Sire is Whitepearl Karo. She is very affectionate, has a sweet nature and loooves any attention. She is also very brave, her absolute trust in us is amazing, we ask her to pose for photos in some scary situations, and she always leaps in with a happy smile and a wagging tail. Examples of this are in our photo gallery. Minka is happiest in our company whether she is working, playing, or just lounging around.

Bruce and Minka began trialing in Obedience in July 2006 and achieved their CCD title in October 2006 with a score of 99 on their 3rd Pass. A proud moment for all concerned and a great promotional achievement for our Whites in Australia!

Minka had a years rest from trialling in 2007 due to Bruce having other committments. They resumed trialling in 2008 and Minka has now gained her CD title.

In December 2003 Minka acheived Runner-up Best of Breed at the WSSDCA National Club show, (Calypso's Sire Murrays Ranger took out the coveted Best of Breed that year). 

 Judges Critique from the 2003 WSSDCA National Show:

My Runner up in show was a neuter bitch which will I am sure raise a few eyebrows, as under ANKC rules she would have been ineligible to compete for such an award. Firstly I Think the rule is stupid, it forces people to keep entire animals when it is not what the owner desires. Secondly as the situation stands right now the only White Shepherds which can compete in open competition (obedience, agility, jumping, tracking, flyball, herding etc) are neutered White Shepherds, this to me does mean that the neuters will play a far greater role in the promotion of the breed than the entires will and thus they do need greater recognition. The bitch was also an excellent specimen, nice head, lovely expression, ear set was brilliant, excellent angulations, good drive and very well handled. It was a very close call for me as a judge between my two "Best of " exhibits with the male coming out on top based mainly on his presence and character.

OH..TO BE A DOG BREEDERS HUSBAND

I'm just a dog breeder's husband,  I no longer rule my domain 

Even if kindly invited, from opinions, I wisely refrain  

I'm just a glorified kennel boy,  Of minor importance I know 

It seems my primary function, Is merely providing the dough.  

Now dog breeding's very expensive  
 

 
As you all, no doubt are aware 

But the problem's not so much the money 

as the bustle, the wear and the tear 

Having studied the layback of shoulder 

and becoming an expert on feet 

I still have not learnt to give worm pills 

or how much a puppy should eat  

My spouse will spend hours grooming, 

her “Bred By Exhibitor bitch” 

But when it comes to scratching my back 

Her thought is to let the thing itch! 

Now the highlight is definitely show day 

The glamour, excitement, and fun 

The dream of taking out Best of Breed 

Or the realisation, that your dog has’nt won  

At night in a crowded motel room 

Now that the dog show is done 

Someone questions the judge’s decision 

And drunkenly slurs “Hell, I should’ve I won”  

It appears the judges eyesight is failing 

His errors in judgement immense 

In fact if I did not know better 

I would assume he was devoid of all sense  

One finds that the amateur's bungling 

Is no match for the professional’s skill 

A good handler can hide what the owner admits 

As he tries hard for his conscience to still  

The din and the utter confusion 

of everyone talking at once 

Leaves one weary, hoarse and irascible 

and the next day a bleary eyed dunce  

Sometimes late in the evening, I'm asked if I do not agree- 

That Pottowattamie's Bridget, Is somewhat out at the knee 

 But as I attempt to answer the question, I find that my thoughts are ignored 

For some inexplicable reason, My questioner is suddenly bored  

I'm only a dog breeder’s husband, Not that I mean to complain 

But I find certain aspects amazing, When I aspire, or try to explain  

I know at least where I’m going, I'm rapidly going to seed 

But I've learned much about Winner's Bitches, I married the Best of Breed !!! 

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