Description
*Please contact us in advance of your female starting her heat cycle if possible so we can prepare for the mating*
*May accept a male puppy in lieu of a stud fee - please contact us to discuss further*
Available at stud, our long haired Belgian imported show line White Swiss Shepherd Dog male, Bear, pedigree name:
‘Uknow Im Your Guardian of the Dutch Highlands’
Available to White Swiss Shepherd Dogs, German Shepherd Dogs (genetically exactly the same, coming from the same founding dogs) and other breeds (or mixes) of a similar size.
***Swiss Shepherd x German Shepherd litters can only have their pedigrees registered on The Kennel Club’s Activity Register and not their Breed Register. Alternatively, litters or individual dogs can be registered with The International Shepherd Dog Association (ISA), please contact to discuss further.***
Bear’s pedigree is available on the Pedigree Database website and on the Kennel Club’s website.
Full support offered throughout pregnancy and beyond from ourselves (experienced breeders of Shepherd Dogs).
Very healthy male, no major or minor health issues, no allergies, infections, digestive issues, thyroid issues, dental issues etc. Titre tested and immune for DH & P. Regularly faecal tested and clear of all intestinal worms.
Excellent pigmentation, solid Black nose, lips, paw pads, no bleed-through. Bright White coat. Correct conformation.
Fabulous temperament, loves everyone. Not a bad bone in his body. Used in our kennel as Uncle to our pups to teach them bite inhibition, confidence and good manners etc. No nervousness or skittishness. Switches to instant calm around pups, children and older people. Very food motivated.
Dual registered with both The Kennel Club & The International Association for the Health & Preservation of Shepherd Dogs (ISA)
Weight hovers between 34 and 35kg
Embark Tested & 100% Clear (Embark results posted under photos) including MDR1 & DM
Also tested for Pituitary Dwarfism: N/N (Clear)
Cerebellar Hypoplasia: Carrier (White Swiss Shepherd variant ~ **only applicable to White Swiss Shepherd Dogs**, not to German Shepherd Dogs or any other breed. White Swiss Shepherd females must be DNA tested as - Clear N/N - by Laboklin before Bear can be matched with them, so no affected puppies are produced, this test costs £48.00)
BVA Hips: 5/6
BVA Elbows: 0/0
Spine: LTV 0 (Normal)
Both testes fully descended and no abnormalities (vet checked and signed confirmation)
Heart: Clear basic cardiac exam (vet checked and signed OFA confirmation, no murmurs)
BVA Eye Test inc. Gonioscopy: 100% Clear/Grade 0
Full dentition/perfect scissor bite
No umbilical hernia or rear dew claws
A Locus: awaw (Masking full Sable so can throw Sable pups as well as White)
K Locus: kyky
E Locus: ee
D Locus: DD
B Locus: BB
S Locus: SS
Merle: mm
Harlequin: hh
Roan: Rr
Cocoa: NN
To know exactly what colour puppies will be produced you will need to DNA test your female with Embark’s breeder kit (not their standard kit).
Genetic COI: 23% (breed average 26%)
Pedigree COI: 0.1% (breed average 0.3%)
Embark match-maker available to find out the predicted average genetic COI % of the planned litter, should your female also be tested with Embark.
Copies of all health test results can be provided.
Semen tested, consistently large samples with excellent motility (85%+) and morphology. Recent semen test certificate can be produced. Bear is very fertile!
We recommend a minimum of 2 matings per breeding 24 hours apart, although one well timed mating can suffice. Should your girl not fall pregnant, Bear can provide a free repeat stud service on her next heat (upon proof of failure to conceive).
All females - must - have their progesterone levels tested before being introduced to Bear so we know they are definitely ready to be mated.
Bear can travel to the female if transport may be an issue. This will cost 50p per mile travelled, overnight stays will incur extra charges. Travel to Northern Ireland or Europe is possible however this will incur extra travel and accommodation costs.
Please contact to discuss further, thank you.