KYRA  - Loved by by Judy Huston
Pedigree

Kyra inspired and motivated my involvement with the health of our White Shepherds.  When she became ill with Lumbosacral Stenosis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease, I had an even greater desire to do my part to improve the health of our fantastic breed.  When she died almost three years after surgery, her beautiful spirit encouraged me to take her body to Michigan State University to learn all we could to help all our white dogs.  Thank you my beautiful girl for all that you gave us and for all that you gave me.      
Love, Mom  
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JAZMOND - Loved by Pam Hovind
Pedigree

Jazmond was pregnant. Shortly before her due date she began experiencing problems. She was immediately taken to the vet. An ultrasound showed no live pups. An emergency ovariohysterectomy was performed, but Jaz died on the operating table.  Dr. Padgett was called and arrangements were made to have a necropsy. She was 7-1/2 years old and is loved and missed by her mom, Pam.

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ICE - Loved by Linda and Larry Rossick
Sire Pedigree

Linda called Judy when Ice began to have difficulty getting up and was becoming incontinent.  The family consented to a necropsy at MSU and Ice was one of our first opportunities to look for Degenerative Myelopathy and Lumbosacral Stenosis.  Dr. Padgett reviewed the report and determined Ice had LS and Intervertebral Disc Disease.  She was nine years and three months old and dearly loved by her family.
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Raja had been showing signs of rear-end weakness and Tiffany had decided that when the time came, Raja would do her part for the betterment of the breed.  It turns out that Raja died suddenly from acute rupture and hemorrhage associated with metastatic Hemangiosarcoma.  During necropsy it was found that she also had “old dog” degenerative myelopathy and Intervertebral Disc Disease.  Kudos to Tiffany—it was a very brave thing for her to take her girl to MSU.  Raja was nine years and eleven months of age.
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STORM - Loved by Gloria Erskine
Pedigree

When Storm began to get sick, his mom, Gloria, called Judy to let her know what was happening and to say they wanted do their part for the White Shepherds by allowing a necropsy.  Storm also had a Hemangiosarcoma and Intervertebral Disc disease.  Through the necropsy we were able to confirm a couple of conditions and learn about a few more.  Storm was loved and is missed by his family.  Storm was eleven years and eleven days old.
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EMMA - Loved by Joe and Lucille Jasinski 
Pedigree
 
Emma was as beautiful, smart, and sophisticated as her name sake, Mrs. Peel from the TV show "The Avengers".  Emma was so easy to train, looking sleek and beautiful 24-7.  I wanted a big male and decided on this petite female, and what a decision it turned out to be.  She competed in  AKC obedience, never disqualifying in any show, and always placing in the top four.  In 1997 she was ranked #19 in the U.S. in Novice B and earned a HIT in OPEN B at a German Shepherd Specialty of Bk and Tans.  She is sorely missed by all who knew her and were lucky enough to see her perform.
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PAT - Loved by Terri Vest

Though I have a number of dogs, Pat was very dear to my heart.  He was my protector, assistant, loving and loyal companion. He was the son of my "Lady" - from the one litter we did.  He had a gentle nature about him that I'll never forget and will cherish my time with him forever.  After losing him Nov. 2005 to a spinal issue and a few other things as it turned out - his last sacrifice was to help the genetics list in their effort to track these awful illnesses.  His feeble form is now strong again in the meadows and I know he'll be waiting for me at the bridge.  You'll ALWAYS be in my heart!  
Love, Mom
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FRIEDA - Loved by Pat Malinowski 

Frieda was always at my side. She never was anything but a perfect little girl.  Her 3 litters were well taken care of and showed her temperament.  McCoy was a big pup and she couldn't deliver him without a C-section. We had to end her life after a bowel obstruction.
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KAYTE  - Loved by Bette Gordon
Sire Pedigree
Dam Pedigree

Kayte was the 1st born of the 1st litter.  Her name, Akaytez, (Greek for 'faithful friend') was very apt. She was always very loving and willing to please.  An excellent babysitter for subsequent litters, she would even stop daddy Trapper from going in to see his babies (just in case).  Very agile, she could jump the baby gates from a stand. She loved to loll on the sofa and wave at you.  Mesenteric torsion took her away. Necropsy showed she had some EPI and possibly IBD.  Thank you for all the beautiful memories and miss you Kaytz!  Love, Mom  
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REKA - Loved by Mary Anne Prinkkila-Rogers 
Pedigree - (Sibling to Dreamer)

From the minute I knew Reka existed she became my soul mate.  She filled a hole in me that I didn't know I had and changed my life.  She was a once in a lifetime dog that I would have given my right arm for.  In May of 2005 she showed symptoms of rear foot drag that escalated into a dragging rear end that could barely walk.  My vet (Dr. Kalinowski) diagnosed her with Degenerative Myelopathy.  She was a dog with dignity and vigor and when she looked at me and had had enough, I let her go to the Rainbow Bridge.  Despite the pain of bringing her body on a three hour drive south to the U of MN, we (her breeder/my best friend, Judy Grumdahl & I) knew that she might offer some answers for German Shepherds.  She will live in my heart forever . . .
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