"Panda German Shepherds" is a term coined for German Shepherd Dogs that exhibit a rare genetic mutation that causes white spotting the traditionally non-white marked breed of German Shepherd Dogs. This frequently debated color is often dismissed as a result of crossbreeding. However, new research has proven insightful of the true origin of this new marking.
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Origin
The first ever recorded Panda was a result of breeding two German Shepherd dogs by Cindy Whitaker.
Parentage
Brain vom Wölper Löwen SCHH III, the sire, was registered with the German Shepherd Club Of Germany. The dam, Cynthia Madchen Alspach, was registered with the American Kennel Club. Lewcinka's Franka von Phenom was born with white markings, and was the sole puppy in the litter to have such markings. Repeat breedings did not create any more panda puppies.
Genetic testing
Her breeder had the puppy DNA Tested to see if she was mixed bred. Surprisingly enough, her results came back as full offspring to both dam and sire. Her AKC DNA number is V119021.
Franka's hips were tested by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. However, her hips came back as FAIR. Rankings among the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals range from Normal (Excellent, Good, Fair), Borderline, and Dysplastic (Mild, Moderate, Severe). Her hips would be considered the lower end of normal, breedable good hips.
Franka's elbows were tested by Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. Her elbows came back as normal, which meant there were no issues or degeneration noted.
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Controversy
Due to fact that large white markings is not longer allowed within the standard for showing, many German Shepherd fanciers assume that this color as a result of crossbreeding to collies or similar breeds. Many traditional breeders also believe that this color is from inferior stock, and that many breeders of this coloration are going against the GSDCA Code of Ethics. Some would even advocate for active culling of all panda colored German Shepherds.
Among Pet Owners
Within the pet community, acceptance of the color seems to be rising. Many people who are looking for a unique colored German Shepherd seek out or find out about pandas, and purchase them.
NAPSA Breed Club
A breed club founded by Cindy Whitaker, called the North American Panda Shepherd Association.
Genetics
A study published by UCDavis in 2016 found that the panda marking is the result of dominant mutation of the KIT gene, or the CD117 gene. DNA tested conducted by the American Kennel Club proved her lineage to be, for a fact, a pure German Shepherd Dog.
Expression
Expression of the panda gene is exhibited openly on any coat that is not already white. Markings can show up anywhere on the body, but are more centrally focused on the paws or legs, chest or neck, and muzzle. There are no known cases of pedigree verified panda German Shepherds having white that extends beyond the shoulder blades onto the main section of the body.
Inheritance
Panda is a dominant gene. Therefore, the gene must be expressed if a dog has it. It cannot be "carried" or be passed on without being visible on a dog's pattern/body.
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