Royal Acres Dog Camp

Established in 1986, Royal Acres is one of the most experienced breeders of White Swiss Shepherds in the USA. Our breeding program was established before the breed separated from the German Shepherd Dog, and our lines have been used internationally in the development of the White Swiss Shepherd breed. On the domestic side of things, Royal Acres bloodlines have appeared in the majority of the Top Ten UKC conformation dogs since the White Shepherd was recognized as an eligible breed. Dedication to the breed is of the utmost importance to us. We strive to raise healthy dogs that will be treasured family companions, as well as being intelligent and extremely handsome. We have worked with the breed parent clubs for many years in local and national positions, as well as promotion of the breed through hosting conformation shows, obedience fun matches, and pet fair events.

Our Journey

Our journey into the White Shepherd world started with our extended family, who loved and raised white German Shepherds back in the 1970's through the 1980's. In 1986, we were fortunate enough to welcome our first white shepherd into our home. Her name was Angel and she lived up to her name. She was everything the breed was meant to be. Great with young children, intelligent and a very quick learner, owner oriented and always at our side, as well as being a wonderful guardian and constant companion. Our love of the breed and the desire to share these extraordinary dogs with other lucky families led us to a lifelong adventure and desire to promote and bring to the forefront of the world spotlight the White Shepherd breed.

Recognition and Achievements

Royal Acres is proud to announce that our kennel was the first one in history to be awarded the White Swiss World Breeder Hall of Fame and Breeder Versatility Hall of Fame recognitions. These honors are bestowed upon breeders who have proven dedication to preservation of the White Swiss Shepherd breed as a versatile herding dog, capable of a multitude of dog sports and with correct conformation to the breed standard. We have been fortunate enough to work with some of the most well-known kennels in the world. From co-authoring a White Shepherd book, to our having top winning dogs in both national specialty shows and all breed shows, we owe it all to fact that under it all - it is the dogs themselves that shine.

Our Environment

Our humble beginnings are in the rich woods, fields, and farmlands of Northwest Indiana. Here on our farm, we have sheep, horses, chickens, cats, cattle and of course our dogs. This rich environment gives our pups the opportunity to experience many different and diverse activities around the farm. We are or have been active in conformation, agility, obedience, sheep herding, therapy work, lure coursing, precision coursing, rally - as this breed truly can "do it all!"