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.  hustonjudy@gmail.com
 

Diva  - born Jan 23, 1997 - Owned 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.

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Luger - July 31/1993 - December 20/2006 - Owner: Michelle Koons

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....

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Hylowe's Cosmic Tygre - Brad and Julie Hansen

Tygre  Was  a White Factored Black and Tan Female.  She Was a Great old Girl and produced 3 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.

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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.

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Jake - 4/21/96-3/1/07 -  Owned 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 healing 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 Hemangio Sarcoma. 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

Quest - 03/03/96 -04/05/07 - Owned by:  Gloria Erskine/Richelle Spencer

Polo - ROYAL VON TASZ CLASSIC - 5/16/97-4/23/07 owned by Diana Updike

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.

Loved and greatly missed by Rhonda and Family.

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McCoy - O'LEAVY'S REAL MCCOY - Owned by Pat and Don Malinowski

McCoy (mac-a-rou) was always in your face.  His 108# made it hard not to know he was there.

His great love was puppies. We would baby sit little ones so he could teach them to be as kind and gentle as he. He was sweet like his mom and beautiful like his dad. Mac did all that was expected of him.  For the first time, we don't think that we can fill the void. I hope one more time that their is a pup out there to replace him.

Thanks Big Boy,  Love, Mom

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