The first "white" Doberman, registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC) as Padula's Queen Shebah, was
born on November 10, 1976. She was sired by Rasputin VI and her dam was Dynamo Humm, both of which
were black and rust. When Shebah's application for registration was sent in to the AKC, they had never
before been asked to register a Doberman of this color before so they implemented an investigation. The
AKC determined that Shebah was, in fact, purebred, since she was produced by two purebred Doberman
Pinscher parents, so her registration was approved and accepted in 1978.
born on November 10, 1976. She was sired by Rasputin VI and her dam was Dynamo Humm, both of which
were black and rust. When Shebah's application for registration was sent in to the AKC, they had never
before been asked to register a Doberman of this color before so they implemented an investigation. The
AKC determined that Shebah was, in fact, purebred, since she was produced by two purebred Doberman
Pinscher parents, so her registration was approved and accepted in 1978.
In the following years, many tests were performed on both Shebah herself, and on her offspring. It was
determined from this testing that the gene which produces this color is a masking gene. In other words, it
"takes over" and masks the color that the dog would be otherwise. (Incidentally, this is the same gene which
produced the famous white tigers and lions owned by Siegfriend & Roy in Las Vegas). There is no evidence
however, that this gene carries with it any deleterious or adverse health concerns that are sometimes
associated with all white animals such as deafness, blindness, or unstable minds.
determined from this testing that the gene which produces this color is a masking gene. In other words, it
"takes over" and masks the color that the dog would be otherwise. (Incidentally, this is the same gene which
produced the famous white tigers and lions owned by Siegfriend & Roy in Las Vegas). There is no evidence
however, that this gene carries with it any deleterious or adverse health concerns that are sometimes
associated with all white animals such as deafness, blindness, or unstable minds.
The parent club for the breed, the Doberman Pinscher Club of America (DPCA) considers this genetic &
"anomaly" to be a defect and therefore does NOT promote the breeding of this color. In fact, the DPCA
appealed to the AKC and now any descendants of Rasputin VI and / or Dynamo Humm are listed with a "Z" in
their AKC numbers instead of the usual "p". It is our belief that these dogs have the right to exist and so for
that reason this club was formed. Please keep in mind that the Doberman Pinscher breed itself is a mixed
breed that's a little more than a 100 years old. It was developed in the late 1880's by Herr Louis Dobermann,
who, as the tale goes, was a Tax Collector and Dog Catcher in his town. Therefore, he had many diverse
breeds at his disposal to "create" his "perfect dog". Some of the breeds used, mostly notably, the Greyhound
(introduced by USA breeders into the US gene pool in approximately 1908), come in many colors including
solid white, so it was only a matter of time before the anomaly occurred.
"anomaly" to be a defect and therefore does NOT promote the breeding of this color. In fact, the DPCA
appealed to the AKC and now any descendants of Rasputin VI and / or Dynamo Humm are listed with a "Z" in
their AKC numbers instead of the usual "p". It is our belief that these dogs have the right to exist and so for
that reason this club was formed. Please keep in mind that the Doberman Pinscher breed itself is a mixed
breed that's a little more than a 100 years old. It was developed in the late 1880's by Herr Louis Dobermann,
who, as the tale goes, was a Tax Collector and Dog Catcher in his town. Therefore, he had many diverse
breeds at his disposal to "create" his "perfect dog". Some of the breeds used, mostly notably, the Greyhound
(introduced by USA breeders into the US gene pool in approximately 1908), come in many colors including
solid white, so it was only a matter of time before the anomaly occurred.
The coat color is a creamy white, but can vary with individuals from a very light snow white to a dark almost
fawn color. The markings are a bright silvery white, and they appear in the normal locations (above the ears,
on the checks, under the throat and tail, on the chest and on the lower legs). The eyes are blue, the pads, lips,
and skin are pink.
fawn color. The markings are a bright silvery white, and they appear in the normal locations (above the ears,
on the checks, under the throat and tail, on the chest and on the lower legs). The eyes are blue, the pads, lips,
and skin are pink.
The Doberman Pinscher Alliance of America was founded in 1993 and is dedicated to the preservation of this
unusual and beautiful manifestation of the Doberman Pinscher. We are certain that the whites HAVE existed
in the past and in fact, Shebah's dam, Dynamo Humm, produced white male pup in a previous litter by a
different stud. Shebah was simply the first lucky one to be allowed to survive and then registered with the
AKC. As previously stated, we believe that these beautiful animals have the right to life and should not be
destroyed at birth as so many were in the past (and unbelievably there are still breeders that destroy blues
and fawns...!!!) CAll them albinoid hypomelancitic or call them what you will- they are still Dobermans in every
way. Some are working in obedience, Schutzhund, some are trained to pull a cart, some are beloved family
companions and protectors-many have Canine Good Citizen awards from the AKC - each one is competent in it's
task, each one a DOBERMAN from nose to tail.
unusual and beautiful manifestation of the Doberman Pinscher. We are certain that the whites HAVE existed
in the past and in fact, Shebah's dam, Dynamo Humm, produced white male pup in a previous litter by a
different stud. Shebah was simply the first lucky one to be allowed to survive and then registered with the
AKC. As previously stated, we believe that these beautiful animals have the right to life and should not be
destroyed at birth as so many were in the past (and unbelievably there are still breeders that destroy blues
and fawns...!!!) CAll them albinoid hypomelancitic or call them what you will- they are still Dobermans in every
way. Some are working in obedience, Schutzhund, some are trained to pull a cart, some are beloved family
companions and protectors-many have Canine Good Citizen awards from the AKC - each one is competent in it's
task, each one a DOBERMAN from nose to tail.
In 1997, the Doberman Pinscher Alliace of America implemented a health testing program called Certificate of
Health Screening or CHS. This program was patterned after the one the DPCA use to offer. (DPCA no longer
offers this to its members). Any registered Doberman is eligible for this title. Please see our link below for
more information.
Health Screening or CHS. This program was patterned after the one the DPCA use to offer. (DPCA no longer
offers this to its members). Any registered Doberman is eligible for this title. Please see our link below for
more information.
In closing, thank you for expressing an interest in our club. Hopefully this information has helped you to become
more aware about the White Doberman, our club and its mission. If you would like to join, please contact our
membership director by the link below. Please feel free to contact us for a list of breeders that may
currently have puppies or young adults available as well as rescues.
more aware about the White Doberman, our club and its mission. If you would like to join, please contact our
membership director by the link below. Please feel free to contact us for a list of breeders that may
currently have puppies or young adults available as well as rescues.
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