The Genetics of White: Why Some Shepherds Are Born White
A molecular explanation of how the e/e genotype at the MC1R locus produces white coat color in German Shepherds through normal pigmentation pathways.
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In-depth articles on white shepherd genetics, from molecular mechanisms to breeding predictions and the history of breed recognition.
White vs. Albino: Setting the Record Straight
A scientific comparison of white coat genetics and true albinism, explaining why white German Shepherds are not albinos and have normal pigmentation systems.
Read moreHealth and the White Coat: Separating Fact from Fiction
A scientific analysis of health claims about white German Shepherds, examining the actual research on deafness, skin problems, and temperament in e/e dogs.
Read moreBreeding White: Genetics, Expectations, and Outcomes
A practical guide to breeding white German Shepherds, including Punnett square calculations, carrier identification, and real breeding examples with documented outcomes.
Read moreThe History of White Shepherd Recognition
How white German Shepherds went from accepted breed members to outcasts and back again, tracing the politics, personalities, and science behind breed standard changes.
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