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White Swiss Shepherd: Swiss Herding Dog

Switzerland
Animal
Dog
Type
Herding dog
Origin
Switzerland
Height
53 cm
Weight
25 kg

Read from Wikipedia and Wikidata on 2 Oct 2026.

The White Swiss Shepherd Dog, also called Berger Blanc Suisse, is a herding dog from Switzerland. It descends from North American White Shepherds, whose own line came from white purebred German Shepherds. The recorded height is 53 cm and weight is 25 kg. No lifespan figure is provided here.

What the breed is

The White Swiss Shepherd Dog, or Berger Blanc Suisse, is a Swiss herding dog. Its recorded origin is Switzerland, and it was developed from White Shepherds brought from North America.

Getting to know it

Its background reaches back through North American White Shepherds to white-colored purebred German Shepherds. That history places the breed within the shepherd-dog tradition.

Defining traits

The breed has a clear Swiss identity and a herding role. The recorded measurements are 53 cm in height and 25 kg in weight.

Points to check

The available facts do not give a lifespan figure or further care details. They identify the breed's origin, ancestry, type, height and weight.

Breed information

There is no purchase price or ownership cost in the available facts. For context, compare it with dog breeds from Switzerland.

Who may want another breed

Someone seeking a dog outside the herding group should compare other dog breeds instead. The facts classify this breed specifically as a herding dog.

Verdict

Choose this breed if its Swiss shepherd background and recorded size fit what you are looking for.

What stands out

  • Origin and ancestry are clearly recorded.
  • Classified as a herding dog.
  • Height and weight are provided.
  • Known as Berger Blanc Suisse.

Worth knowing

  • No lifespan figure is provided.
  • The facts give no further care details.
  • Its profile is limited to basic breed information.

Suits

  • People seeking a Swiss herding dog
  • Readers comparing shepherd breeds by origin

Think twice if

  • You need a documented lifespan before choosing.
  • You want a breed outside the herding group.

In short

The White Swiss Shepherd is a Swiss herding breed with a documented line from North American White Shepherds and, farther back, white purebred German Shepherds. Its listed height is 53 cm and its listed weight is 25 kg. That gives a clear outline of its origin, role and size. The available profile does not include a lifespan or broader ownership details, so readers who need those figures should seek additional breed information before deciding. It suits someone specifically interested in a Swiss shepherd dog rather than a different breed type.

Questions

Where does the White Swiss Shepherd come from?

The breed originated in Switzerland.

What kind of dog is it?

It is a herding dog, also called the Berger Blanc Suisse.

How tall is a White Swiss Shepherd?

The recorded height is 53 cm.

How much does it weigh?

The recorded weight is 25 kg.

What is its ancestry?

It descends from North American White Shepherds. White Shepherds descend from white-colored purebred German Shepherds.

How long does it live?

No lifespan figure is included in the available facts.

More dog breeds from Switzerland

Other herding dog breeds

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