Is the Rare Panda German Shepherd a Fantastic Myth? [ Ссылка ]
If you’ve never heard of a Panda German Shepherd, let alone seen one, you’re not alone!
Panda is an extremely rare black & white color variation that can appear in German Shepherds. In fact, Panda German Shepherds are so rare that people are often unsure of what one actually is.
Panda German Shepherds are unique in that they’re typically black, tan, and roughly 35% white.
However, a German Shepherd can show Panda patterning on any coat that isn’t white.
Many Panda Shepherds will have this base color of black and tan, but the pattern can also show up in solid blue, black, or liver dogs as well as liver and tan, silver and tan, and blue and tan.
Genetic laboratories have confirmed that Panda Shepherds don’t possess a white gene but are unsure about the effect on color intensity.
As they’re so rare it’s difficult to determine whether a GSD is actually going to be a Panda. However, it’s thought that this coloring is linked to the piebald gene, which is present in this variation of German Shepherds.
Other than color, Panda Shepherds are the same as other GSDs, sharing identical conformation, intelligence, temperament, and working qualities.
Cindy Whitaker unintentionally bred the first-recorded Panda German Shepherd in 2000 in the United States.
The father was a black and tan dog, and The American Kennel Club proved through DNA tests that the Panda GSD puppy was in fact a purebred German Shepherd.
Later research revealed that the panda pattern, although similar to the piebald expression in other breeds, was a relatively recent mutation.
The Panda gene in the GSD is actually a KIT mutation - In 2016, UC Davis discovered that a mutation on the KIT gene was responsible for the panda pattern in German Shepherds.
Due to their rarity, Panda German Shepherds are quite expensive. In comparison to a standard German Shepherd, the cost is significantly higher - ranging from around $1000 to upwards of $3000.
The price you pay will vary depending on the breeder, the area you live in, and the state.
When purchasing a Panda German Shepherd, it’s so important to ensure that you’ve chosen a reputable breeder. You’ll want to see a copy of the parents’ health certificates, and ensure that the animals are being well cared for, as they can potentially have health issues.
Despite their unique markings, Panda German Shepherds are purebreds, and not designer dogs since their color comes from a gene mutation, rather than through a specific breeding process.
In fact, the first Panda German Shepherd dog was accepted by the American Kennel Club as a purebred. As a result, this type of GSD was then accepted as a purebred, rather than a designer breed.
While Panda GSD’s do look different with the color of their coat, they still share similar characteristics and traits with your average German Shepherd. However, they can be a little more cautious on the whole.
When looking at their health, they’re still prone to many of the same issues as regular German Shepherds such as hip dysplasia, cancers, and elbow dysplasia.
This is why it’s always important to purchase a Panda German Shepherd from a reputable breeder, to help prevent hereditary issues from occurring.
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