Albino Dobermans.

[Doberman's]

WHITE DOBERMANS
In 1980's the white Doberman made it's appearance and it has been found that the white gene is a separate gene, and is located at a different genetic site (locus) than the color (B) and dilution (D) that is the basis of the four allowed colors for the Doberman. The white gene does not interfere with these four known colors of the Doberman and does not need to be included in the color chart.

The white Doberman is considered an incomplete or partial albino. The dogs have blue eyes and are cream colored with light tan markings. The dogs suffer from photo phobia (photosensitive). This means the dogs cannot tolerate light, often closing their eyes and bumping into objects when put in unfamiliar surroundings. Their temperaments range from being very shy to fear biters. These are not the attributes a responsible breeder or one that is familiar with the criteria of a working dog wish to produce or perpetuate.

WARNING: The white Doberman is NOT considered to be of great value (charging more/more expensive) by Responsible Breeders. Responsible Breeders DO NOT include the white Doberman in their breeding stock/programs.

The WHITE color is a DISQUALIFICATION and these dogs CANNOT COMPETE in the conformation ring.

[Doberman's]

What is a White Doberman?


The White Doberman or Albinistic Doberman has a genetic fault that masks the pigment of our four normal colors. It is a recessive gene which, when expressed, greatly reduces the number of pigment granules (melanocytes) in hair, skin and eyes, This gives the appearance of a light cream based coat with dead white markings. they always have translucent blue eyes with pink noses, eye rims and foot pads, They are TYROSINASE POSITIVE ALBINOS.

Geneticists and examining veterinarians have determined that these dogs suffer from a deleterious form of partial albinism. The greatly reduced pigment in skin and eyes causes marked photosensitivity (squint or shut eyes in sunlight) and increased risk of solar skin damage including cancer. PHOTOSENSITIVITY IS A HANDICAP FOR A WORKING BREED.

The original purpose of our breed was that of a working sentry dog to accompany their mantes on their rounds at night. White is readily seen, thereby destroying the element of surprise and imperiling the dog's ability to do it's work.

Do not let the promoters of "WHITE" Dobermans fool you.

Ethical breeders do not intentionally breed for disqualifying faults.

Breeders of disqualified Dobermans would like to lead the public to believe that their dogs are MIRACULOUSLY FREE OF HEALTH PROBLEMS. Nothing could be further from the truth! They in fact have more health problems than the standard Doberman. They have used the distant bloodlines of ethical breeders in a desperate attempt to improve the temperament, health, and conformation of their poor quality animals. The original animals were indiscriminately inbred to Shebah (the first AKC registered "white" Doberman in 1979) solely for her unique color.

Do not let the promoters of "WHITE" Dobermans fool you.

AKC has agreed to implement a tracking system using a "Z" in the registration number thus helping breeders an buyers identify carriers of the albinistic trate. This information helps to segregate the gene pools by aiding in the identification of puppies, stud dogs and brood bitches that are free of the deleterious gene.

If you are considering the purchase of a Doberman study the Blue Registration Slip. Look at the registration number Look for a "Z" identifying puppies that could potentially produce a litter containing "WHITE."

As per AKC there will be a lag time of about 8 YEARS during which time the affected puppies will be identified.

[sheplovr]

Never knew all that Dobie, know white Boxers exist, do not care for white dogs, sorry if I affended anybody.

[OwnedBySal]

So white Dobes are still recognized by the AKC? And Dobes that carry the z factor always pass it on to their offspring?

[Doberman's]

So white Dobes are still recognized by the AKC? And Dobes that carry the z factor always pass it on to their offspring?

Yes they are recognized as pure breds but are not allowed to show and in my humble opinion should tehrefore be sterlized to stop the albinism from spreading. It is doing irreversible damage to the integrity of the Doberman bloodlines.


Z factored dogs do pass it on and that is why they are considered Z factored. People need to know that if they buy a coloured Dobe that is Z factored they run the risk if breeding it of having albino pups.

[OwnedBySal]

Oooh, so not all z factored dogs are white? I was always under the impression that they were. Are z factored dogs of normal colouration permitted to be shown in the conformation ring?

Sorry for all the questions, I'm just fascinated.

[musky hunter]

smth to read...it has some pics too.

http://whitedobes.doberinfo.com/

[Doberman's]

Yes they are unfortuately. The DPCA doesn't want it but the AKC forces them too.