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Above and Beyond 2

Sometimes the answers we need can only be revealed by special expensive tests while our dogs are still living--or by post mortems. These owners and their beloved companions made the extremely difficult choice to allow a necropsy to be performed. As a result, even in death they contributed to the future health and well-being of our beloved White Shepherds/white GSDs.

If your dog is a candidate especially as a result of rear-end or spinal problems, please contact Judy Huston. The White Shepherd Genetics Project will help you make arrangements and will pay for the procedure. judy@wsgenetics.com

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		LILLY - Loved by Shelley Stone Pedigree - (Sibling to Dreamer) Lily never competed in any venues other than for the love of her family members. Loved dearly by Shelley and Katie, she will always be remembered. Necropsy Full Report
		LUGER - Loved by Michelle Koons Pedigree Luger was that once in a lifetime companion that every dog lover dreams of. He was always there for me during good times and bad, forever giving me the strength I so desperately needed when I didn't know where else to turn. Luger fought some tough battles with his health, but every time he would beat the odds and come out on top. Unfortunately the last battle couldn't be won even though my boy was brave and fought hard. At 13 1/2 years old I lost my beautiful strong white gentle giant to Hemangiosarcoma on his liver and spleen. Not a day goes by that my family and I don't think about him and feel the terrible pain in our hearts that tells us we will never be able to hold our special Lugerman again. I pray that our contribution to The White Shepherd Genetics Project will help to breed healthier and stronger dogs in the future. I love and miss you, Luger! Until our paths cross again.... Necropsy Full Report
		DIVA - Loved by The Martin Gang What Diva Is To Me. "Everyday when I would come home from school, Diva would go CRAZY!! I could hear her outside at the bus. When she saw me, she'd go WILD and BARK! I'd get in the house and sometimes Diva would tackle me and bite my butt! Diva would ALWAYS protect me, inside and outside of my house, until she knew for sure she could trust you. She always slept in my bedroom doorway every night. Sometimes I would trip on her on my way to the bathroom, but she always looked at me like she loved me." Réal Martin, 8.5 years old. Diva was as large as life and was explosion proof. Diva was an excellent dog with a profound sense of humor. She helped us raise our son and kept him in line by telling him off when needed and she would squeal on him when he was up to no good. Réal couldn't get away with anything. We should have called her the Nanny. We carry her in our hearts and we miss her terribly. Necropsy Full Report Checklist Description
		TYGRE - Loved by Brad and Julie Hansen Tygre Was a White Factored Black and Tan Female. She Was a Great old Girl and produced three White Champion Daughters. As well as Champion Grand kids. She will be a name sake in the Future of The Breed and we are glad to know she was a healthy girl. She will always be missed. Necropsy Full Report
		JAKE - Loved by Mike & Kitty Mohs Jake was the 1st born and the biggest male of our Cali's 6 pups. I loved his heavy bone and patient personality. He was a devoted guy who loved our 3 acres to chase our son's 4 wheeler & Yamaha sled. He was a quiet chaser. Pheasants & Killdeer birds drove him crazy only to tease that German shepherd drive. However, he always respected the underground elec. fence. In Obed. class as my demo dog he stayed wherever I'd put him on a sit, down or stand. Even after 1/2 an hour he'd still be there. Puppies could jump in his face. His excellent heeling was so impressive in earning his CD & Rally legs. He earned his WGSDCA & UKC Championships. At 10-1/2 yrs. he shook his head one day against his collar & developed an ear hemotoma. After fighting that, he passed away at home on Mar 1, 07 @ 10 yr. 11 1/2" mo. from Hemangiosarcoma. After having 7 white German shepherds and 2 litters, I really am convinced that they are one of the smartest of all breeds. Thank You Jake for reinforcing that awesome aspect. We will always Love you and miss you dearly. Thank You - Your Family Necropsy Full Report
		CAPRICE - Loved by Bette Gordon Sire Pedigree Dam Pedigree Caprice was well named. She ran hot and cold in her interaction with other people or dogs. When she got sick with the oral cancer she really showed her true mettle. After the dramatic surgery that removed the front half of her upper muzzle, she not only quickly relearned how to eat again but also how to catch and pick up a ball and frisbee. The latter two she enjoyed so much. She fought hard to get well and her joy playing with said ball or frisbee never diminished . It was inspiring. I love and miss her as well. Necropsy Full Report
		QUEST - Loved by Gloria Erskine & R. Spencer Pedigree Quest was our gorgeous and wonderful boy. He really belonged to my daughter, Rachelle, although our whole family adored him. When it was clear it was time for him to join his family at the Rainbow Bridge, both of us knew we wanted him to tell his story through a necropsy. Just like we were with him at his birth, we were with him as he took his last breath. We love you and miss you, sweet Quest. Necropsy Full Report
		POLO - Loved by Diana Updike Pedigree Polo came to me at a turning point in my life, bringing me back to a happy and healthy sense of self. Together, we became an invincible force. He was truly one of the most magnificent and stunning White Shepherds of all time – noble, proud, and confident, with such intelligence and instinctual wisdom, coupled with an eagerness to please and succeed. I will always treasure our every moment together, so honored to have been blessed with him, whether it was showing in the breed ring or a performance event, walking through the woods, swimming in our lake, or just hanging out and enjoying life. Although Polo is gone from this physical world, he is always with me – his paw print on my very soul - and I seek comfort in that and knowing his legacy is timeless. Necropsy Full Report
		BUDDY - Loved by Debra and Jim Zafiratos A wise person told me that we have pets for two things: as companions and as teachers, Buddy was both. Buddy was a larger than normal shepherd averaging about 115 pounds with no fat on him. I believe his size and weight was the result of his very loving heart. He was greatly loved by many and reciprocated his love. He was our best friend and taught us how to give our hearts freely to him; the unconditional love went both ways. Buddy also taught us in the last couple years of his life how traditional veterinary medicine and integrative medicines worked well together. He had health issues and the combined treatments and support helped to extend the good quality of his life. He was always happy and had a smile on his face to prove it. With the newly gained knowledge, we were also able to knowledge share some with other friends who had fur-babies. Buddy spared us from making the decision for him to go to the Rainbow Bridge and he passed away quietly before the lymphosarcoma took over. He was a trouper through the chemotherapy and integrative medicine treatments. Buddy’s last gift to us was a great week together as a family, happy and loving before he passed away. His final gift to others was a necropsy in the hopes to help other White German Shepherds with health issues in the future; to this end, he was still a teacher. We will always remember and cherish the time we had together; he made our family complete; he was like the child we never had. Necropsy Full Report
		SUPER - Loved by Rhonda McMahan Pedigree Super was truly a one-in-a-million dog. His love and devotion to his family was remarkable and his comical attitude never left a dull moment when he was around. My fondest memories are of him bringing me gifts of all sorts - shoes, socks, toys or whatever he could get into his mouth. Every day when I returned home from work, he would greet me with a gift. You couldn’t help but smile and be in a better mood. He was an easy dog to live with, got along great with other dogs and was completely trustworthy with children. He LOVED to show in the conformation ring and was like a kid at a carnival when he arrived at the show site. At home he was protective and diligently guarded our property when we were away, but when friends came to visit, he was friendly and loving. He taught me what unconditional love really is and I will forever be indebted to him. Necropsy Full Report
		MISTY – Loved by Chris and Mike Maluzhinsky "Thanks Judy for helping me understand what happened to my beloved Big Eared, Cross Eyed Bitch (that's what we called her when she did something off the wall). It's been a tremendous help knowing she really didn't suffer and went as quickly as we thought she did. I kept thinking that I missed something, some underlying problem that I should have seen, now I know that wasn't the case. I really appreciate knowing this." Necropsy Full Report
		DREAMER - Loved by Judy Grumdahl Pedigree Dreamer truly was a "dream come true" in every sense of the word from being a pup from the first litter of my dreams to just a beloved member of this household. She helped raise each and every consecutive litter of pups in this household to the day she died. She was a benevolent leader of the pack. From first breath to her last, she shared her soul with me and taught me so much about life. Dreamer, was like her father Goliath--one of those special dogs who touched your soul. Her jet black eyes were like a mirror reflecting her soul and spirit. She opened her heart to many. She left an imprint of her soul that will last a lifetime. Necropsy Full Report

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