Silver variation + instant disqualification + King (White German Shephard) + Baader Meinhof Phenomenon

Rare silver German Shephard

German Shepherds are either tan/black or red/black. Most color varieties have black masks and black body markings which can range from a classic "saddle" to an overall "blanket". Rarer color variations include sable, pure-black, pure-white, liver, silver, blue, and panda varieties. The all-black and sable varieties are acceptable according to most standards; however, the blue and liver are considered to be serious faults and the all-white is grounds for instant disqualification from showing in conformation at All Breed and Specialty Shows.

King, beloved childhood companion of 6turtle9.

I love it when readers send in photo from their own lives. I wonder if this dog realized that being all-white was "grounds for instant disqualification." What was his name, 6turtle9?

Are White German Shepherds Purebred? Myths vs. Reality!

*on behalf of 6turtle9, I take umbrage with spellchecker. "Aloud" for "allowed" is not allowed! Or perhaps it was just a speed-typing error. Either way, the text is about King, an all-white magnificient beast.

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The Baader–Meinhof phenomenon refers to the false impression that something happens more frequently than it actually does. This often occurs when we learn something new. Suddenly, this new thing seems to appear more frequently, when in reality it’s only our awareness of it that has increased.

 

Example: Baader–Meinhof phenomenon:

 Suppose that you decide to buy a car, and you have set your mind on a specific blue model. In the next few days, you see that blue color wherever you go. It feels like suddenly, everyone is driving a car in that color.

The Baader–Meinhof phenomenon is also known as the frequency illusion or recency illusion. While it’s mostly harmless, it can affect our ability to recall events correctly, or cause us to see patterns that aren’t actually there.

 

More about Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon here.

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