Sharing my rotten news - Page 2

So Debi without reading the rest of the posts;  I am really sorry about your dog however as possibly stated above by someone else you have chosen a "BACKYARD BREEDER"  in it for the money and mass production.  YOu do not want to pass any of those dogs on in that pedigree for someone else to feel your pain.

On a good note, 10+ years ago I produced a bitch with not so good hips, in fact terrible hips and she is now 10+ years old and still going strong, a lovely girl from the ground up including temperament but she too was spayed and will not add to the gene population so she won't pass that on.  It was really a shame as she was and still is lovely.  So I feel your pain but you are doing the right thing.  I am a little careful and warned her owner not to climb mountains with her or do any long distant marathon(s) with her but she has led so far a very happy life.


PS:  The bitch that I am speaking about came from a background of generations and generations or OFA good hips and clear eyes.  And generations of champions.
Best of luck,  Nan

Herz gebrochene Hundeverein ....Heart broken dog club! jackie harris

And BTW, my dog did not come from a backyard breeder...he was the product of generations of German breeding, a pedigree to die for.......the healthiest dog I've had, with good hips & elbows & no other health problems, came from a 'hobby' breeder.........so judge not.................

I'm sorry Deb, but it could be a lot worse.  Have fun with your dog, train her and title her. 

So sorry to hear the ROTTEN news..Yes, we all hope for the best.  THe reason so many say   PAIN FREE is that she has one good side and her obvious work now shows not effect pain wise..I had a girl who failed  also , that I sold, with his " I want her now , and I do not care if her hips do not pass,,she is awesome for a demo dog for me," and she is like a spotted jauguar and you can see no effect on her at all..SHe is 3 now and she still performs and not one limp or pain in her body..

The dogs with pain have a different kind of rating and even tho Krishie had horrible she was a gifted girl who flew to one side of property,jumps and still , as far as I know , is still spot on and a very hard hard  working female.  .PAin does not always effect the gsd..They  are a dog of phonominal endurance and never show any evidence they have bad ratings..

This is not to say all dogs..Most American lines I have seen have pain..It is the bone density of the german working lines that must help keep these dogs from having the same kinds of pain...It is all in the bloodline make up..Some dog lines have less density in bone line , so obviously you will have pain.

You will know if the dog is in pain..Usually they live with proper  raw diets, at best , keep slender, and glucosamine and plenty of  raw supplements in diet , for a long time very much an active dog.

YR

My second Shepherd Dana,  had Grade 3 HD and lived to be 12. It never bothered her.

I know the feeling. It feels like a kick in the stomach to the owner. Good advice by YR!

Take care!

Dawn

 I don't think it's a physical difference but a mental difference when people say their Am lines have pain and their WL don't. 

I wouldn't spay her though; why add to her health problems?

That sucks royal, I am so sorry, Echo is a beautiful stunning dog. I hope you can look on the bright side, you do not have to worry about being last on the trial field because your dog is in heat :).  When you do decide to spay, I waited until Jami was 2 and had her full growth, have the ovaries out and have a gastropexy using the laparoscopy. Down time is really short :))).
Always your friend,
Cee

So sorry to hear the bad news Deb.  Big hugs to you and Echo xxx.

Hey Deb keep her thin and well muscled.  If you have access, swimming is a great way to keep her toned.  Mild dysplasia in one hip is not a death sentence at all, she should be able to live a long and normal life.  I know it's disheartening, but she will be OK.