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Name: Susan Rawson     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Grand Junction, MI
Country: USA
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: August 21st, 2007 at 17:30
How you found us: Other
Dog's Name: Bear (Name given by Rescuer)
Dog's Sex: Male
Dog's date of birth: 04 December 1995
Dog's date of death: 30 March 2007
Age at time of death: 11 yrs, 4 mths
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Baked, Canned Human Grade, Homemade / homecooked
Supplements: Overall combo (multi-vitamins), Joint / Skeletal
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
Every 3+ yrs		 Distemper:
Every 3+ yrs		 Rabies:
Every 3+ yrs
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
Not known
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Five-in-one combo
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: At age 6 months
Health problems: DM (aka CDRM), Kidney disease, Allergies, Neurological disorders, Elbow Dysplasia, Skin conditions, Hip Dysplasia
Cause of death: DM (aka CDRM), Kidney disease
This dog's death was related to his health problems and was euthanised
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... My baby Bear was the greatest dog that ever lived! He stayed by my bedside when I had surgery. When I had a migraine attack he stayed with me on the bed. I still cry because he's gone. 11 years was not long enough. I miss you so much my giant baby! Love, MOM
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Susan Largey     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Fresno, Ca
Country: USA
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: August 20th, 2007 at 03:12
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: Von Der Phantom King (Registered Kennel Name)
Dog's Sex: Male
Dog's date of birth: 05 January 1987
Dog's date of death: 17 October 2001
Age at time of death: 14 yrs, 9 mths
Sire: Blitz Von Der Bundespolizie
Dam: Von Klipper's Jet-
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Premium Grade, Canned Premium Grade, Homemade / homecooked
Supplements: Overall combo (multi-vitamins), Skin / Coat
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
yearly		 Distemper:
yearly		 Rabies:
yearly
Corona:
Every 2 yrs		 Adenovirus:
Every 2 yrs		 Bordatella:
yearly
Lymes Disease:
yearly		 Leptospirosis:
yearly		  
Vaccination types: Seven-in-one combo
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: Not done/NA
Health problems: Pano, Skin conditions, Other (please describe), injury that ultimately took his life
Cause of death: Accident; He tried to protect me from an attacker and instead got his stifle smashed in. He lived for many years later, but that is what took his life, saving mine.
This dog was euthanised
Breeder notified?: Yes
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... He changed my whole life. God gave him to me as a giant black surprise that got sick as soon as he looked at a car, yet he was a working dog and was with me every day of his life.
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: Click here to view in new window


Name: nuala simons     (Send e-mail)
City/State: BELFAST
Country: NORTHERN IRELAND
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: August 15th, 2007 at 21:20
How you found us: From an e-mail
Dog's Name: BRANNIGAN (Name given by Rescuer)
Dog's Sex: Male
Dog's date of birth: Unknown
Dog's date of death: 11 July 2007
Age at time of death: Cannot determine
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Canned Premium Grade, Raw, Homemade / homecooked
Supplements: Skin / Coat, Joint / Skeletal
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
Not known		 Distemper:
Not known		 Rabies:
Not known
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
Not known
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Not known / not sure
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: Not done/NA
Health problems: DM (aka CDRM), BRANNIGAN WAS EXTREMELY HEALTHY DOG, SUFFERED FROM KENNEL COUGH ONCE AND HAD ODD EAR INFECTIONS
Cause of death: DM (aka CDRM)
This dog's death was related to his health problems and was euthanised
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... No comments entered
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Crystal Cromwell     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Sarnia
Country: canada
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: August 9th, 2007 at 21:24
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: Caesar (Name given by Rescuer)
Dog's Sex: Male
Dog's date of birth: July 2001
Dog's date of death: September 2003
Age at time of death: 2 yrs, 2 mths approx
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Premium Grade, Canned Premium Grade
Supplements: Digestive, Muscle Enhancer / Conditioner
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
yearly		 Distemper:
yearly		 Rabies:
yearly
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
Not known
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Not known / not sure
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: Not done/NA
Health problems: Allergies, Blood disorders, Circulatory disorders, Eye/Ear/Nose/Throat disease, Kidney disease, Thyroid problems, Respiratory diseases
Cause of death: Kidney disease, Neurological disorders; He was in too much pain, and almost totally blind.
This dog's death was related to his health problems and was euthanised
Breeder notified?: Yes
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... I bought this pup from an unregistered kennel at Benmar in Paris Ontario, he was supposed to have been 8 weeks when I took him home, the vet figured he was about 4 weeks. He had no control over his bodily functions, he needed enzymes to absorb any nutrients, he couldn't digest even canned food. Yet he was a beautiful dog, amazing with the kids, who were then just babies. The breeder didn't care that we lost our pet. Sad to think that they are still selling dogs today.
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Crystal Cromwell     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Sarnia
Country: canada
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: August 9th, 2007 at 21:17
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: JUBE (Name given by Rescuer)
Dog's Sex: Female
Dog's date of birth: 05 May 1988
Dog's date of death: 18 April 1997
Age at time of death: 8 yrs, 11 mths
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Baked, Kibble/Dry Premium Grade
Supplements:
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
yearly		 Distemper:
yearly		 Rabies:
yearly
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
Not known
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Not known / not sure
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: At age 9 months
Health problems: Allergies
Cause of death: Other (please describe); Poisoned
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... Someone poisoned my dogs and within hours they couldn't even stand or control their bowels, they had to be put to sleep.
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Crystal Cromwell     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Sarnia
Country: Ontario
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: August 9th, 2007 at 21:14
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: Kronus (Name given by Rescuer)
Dog's Sex: Male
Dog's date of birth: January 1989
Dog's date of death: 18 May 1997
Age at time of death: 8 yrs, 4 mths approx
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Premium Grade
Supplements:
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
yearly		 Distemper:
yearly		 Rabies:
yearly
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
Never
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
yearly		  
Vaccination types: Five-in-one combo
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: Done, but age unknown
Health problems: Hip Dysplasia, Temperament problems
Cause of death: Other (please describe); Was poisoned
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... Someone poisoned my best friend and I still miss him today, 10 years later.
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: A. Overland     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Norway
Country: Norway
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: July 27th, 2007 at 18:50
How you found us: A link someplace
Dog's Name:
Dog's Sex: Female
Dog's date of birth: 26 May 2003
Dog's date of death: 28 September 2004
Age at time of death: 1 yr, 4 mths
Sire:
Dam:
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Regular (extruded), Raw
Supplements: Skin / Coat
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
yearly		 Distemper:
yearly		 Rabies:
Not known
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
Not known
Lymes Disease:
Not known		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Not known / not sure
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: Not done/NA
Health problems: Allergies, Autoimmune disorders, Eye/Ear/Nose/Throat disease, Gastrointestinal problems, Infectious/Parasitic/Fungal, Skin conditions
Cause of death: Allergies, Autoimmune disorders
This dog's death was related to her health problems and was euthanised
Breeder notified?: Yes
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... At age of 4-5 months, she started itching and had red spots on her stomack. She had almost always inflammation of her ears and fungal on her lips. he had inflammation all around her body, especially on her croup. She was also very skinny and had digestion problems. She was put to sleep at 16 months because of her intence itching and all the others.
Pedigree URL: http://www.pedigreedataba.../gsd/pedigree/398778.html
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Sarah Dickerson     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Willow Springs
Country: USA
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: July 10th, 2007 at 14:10
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: Baron Von Tigger "Bear" (Registered Kennel Name)
Dog's Sex: Male
Dog's date of birth: 22 August 1998
Dog's date of death: 08 July 2007
Age at time of death: 8 yrs, 11 mths
Sire: Harold of Heritage
Dam: Heritage's Foxie Lady
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Premium Grade, Canned Premium Grade, Raw, Homemade / homecooked
Supplements:
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
yearly		 Distemper:
yearly		 Rabies:
Every 3+ yrs
Corona:
yearly		 Adenovirus:
yearly		 Bordatella:
yearly
Lymes Disease:
Never		 Leptospirosis:
Not known		  
Vaccination types: Five-in-one combo
Titers used: Yes
Spayed/neutered: At age 6 months
Health problems: Cancer, DM (aka CDRM), I used to vacinate every year until I found a progressive Veterinarian who informed me of the new protocol. Bear did not recieve Vaccinations for the last 3 years. Was diagnoised with AdenoCarcinoma and DM in Decemeber of 2006.
Cause of death: Cancer
This dog's death was related to his health problems and was euthanised
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... Bear's DM was completely under control using Dr Clemmon's protocol. However his Cancer was a very aggressive form. We opted not to remove the tumors or do the Chemotherapy. Bear was treated with holistic medicine and lived well past the normal survival rate. His last 7 months were good and his quality of life was good. We have another GSD that has benefited from our new knowledge. He will not be over vaccinated and eats a raw diet supplemented with Dr Clemmon's vitamin recommedation for DM.
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Don Thayer     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Steamboat Springs, CO
Country: USA
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: June 27th, 2007 at 03:30
How you found us: Jack Flash's Site
Dog's Name: Copenhagen (Registered Kennel Name)
Dog's Sex: Female
Dog's date of birth: October 1995
Dog's date of death: 13 June 2007
Age at time of death: 11 yrs, 8 mths approx
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Premium Grade, Canned Premium Grade
Supplements:
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
Every 3+ yrs		 Distemper:
Every 3+ yrs		 Rabies:
Every 3+ yrs
Corona:
Not known		 Adenovirus:
Not known		 Bordatella:
yearly
Lymes Disease:
Never		 Leptospirosis:
Never		  
Vaccination types: Not known / not sure
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: At age 6 mo
Health problems: Temperament problems, sprained ACL - May 2007
Cause of death: Cardiac Arrest, Natural Causes; Found her lying on her side in the yard when I came home from work.
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments...

Found her lying on her side in the yard when I came home from work. Always healthy and active, started slowing down at play around 9 years. Fed Purina One for most of her life, 75 lbs when she was young, 85lbs last years of her life. 24 hr diarhea several times/yr, mostly when we lived in a small condo(she didn't get as much excercise). She was supposedly 1/4 wolf hybrid. No hip problems or other health issues.
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


Name: Vanessa     (Send e-mail)
City/State: Bristol, CT
Country: Hartford
Home Page: (No website)
Date of Entry: June 25th, 2007 at 02:05
How you found us: Search Engine
Dog's Name: Onyx (Registered Kennel Name)
Dog's Sex: Female
Dog's date of birth: 1996
Dog's date of death: 23 June 1997
Age at time of death: 1 yr, 0 mths approx
Sire: (Not known)
Dam: (Not known)
Dog's diet: Kibble/Dry Baked
Supplements:
Vaccinations:
Parvo:
Never		 Distemper:
Never		 Rabies:
Never
Corona:
Never		 Adenovirus:
Never		 Bordatella:
Never
Lymes Disease:
Never		 Leptospirosis:
Never		  
Vaccination types: Not known / not sure
Titers used: No
Spayed/neutered: At age 5 months
Health problems: Other (please describe), ligament surgery
Cause of death: DM (aka CDRM)
This dog was euthanised
Breeder notified?: No
  
Was the OFA DM DNA test taken? Not known
OFA DM DNA test number:
OFA DM DNA test result: N/A
Did this dog develop DM
during its lifetime?		 Too soon to know
If your dog did develop DM,
but tested as Clear or Carrier,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Was a necropsy done on this dog? N/A
Did this dog have progeny? N/A
How did the progeny test? N/A
If the progeny of a clear to clear
breeding tested carrier or at risk,
did you notify the OFA or Dr Coates?		 N/A
Progeny registration number:
  
Comments... No comments entered
Pedigree URL: (Not known)
Pedigree page: (None given)


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