When summer arrives, we at Dances with Wolves Ranch are asked if owners should shave their Berger Blanc Suisse dog. Shaving a single coat breed such as a poodle works well but Berger Blanc Suisse dogs have a double coat.  You should never shave a double-coated breed. Double-coated breeds have natural insulation which is good in both […]

I get asked this question all the time about Berger Blanc Suisse Puppies so I thought I would write a blog about it.   Before I get started, let me be clear that while I breed Berger Blanc Suisse (White Swiss Shepherd) dogs, my first dog was a White German Shepherd whom I loved greatly.  I […]

The Berger Blanc Suisse, or White Swiss Shepherd, is a newly recognized breed recognized throughout Europe by the FCI.  In the United States, this breed is very rare and is not yet recognized by the AKC.   Many people will say that they grew up with a “White Shepherd” or have seen them before.   While Berger […]