Last updated: 05.19.2008

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SKELETAL DISEASES - 1

Elbow Dysplasia: For affected dogs see Hip and Elbow Charts
Hip Dysplasia:  For affected dogs see Hip and Elbow charts 
 

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
 
Yr S

Name

 litter/
pup		 Sire litter/
pup		 Dam litter/
pups		 age aff. Disease Comments Diagnosed by Reported By Date Reported
 95 M Crystal's Hogan   Reeves Royal Angus Von Tasz 31/221 Hoofprint Emerald 2/19   Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament   Veterinarian Pam Koons/
J. Huston		 2003
93 F Day's White Lily   Hoofprint Sundance 17/107 Hoofprint Day Light Star 1/7 3 years DJD of right knee, possible tear in ACL when three years old     Debbie Martin 2004
98 F Furrari's Beautiful Molly    Lynsdens D General   Hoofprint Gust of Wind     Anterior cruciate ligament problems (both rear knees)     Marion Lopizzo Oct. 6 2006
90 F Hoofprint Be A Spasz Von Tasz 4/10 Hoofprint Pancho 33/234 Hoofprint Lanna 3/11   Anterior Cruciate Ligament tear 100% recovery  Veterinarian J Chanyi/D Updike 2002/
2007
98 F Hoofprint Banshee   Lyndons Angus  26/189 Rin Tin Tins Caro Nome  4/25   Knee ligament sprained Healed with rest   Joanne Chanyi 2002
00 M Hoofprint Ike   Lyndons Angus 26/189 Hoofprint Nova 4/34 4 years Anterior Cruciate Ligament  Torn Veterinarian Joanne Chanyi May 2004
97 F Hoofprint Red Lake Cruiser   Hoofprint Itsanother Charly 10/77 Rin Tin Tins Sunflake 1/5 7 years DJD of the knee due to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Damage   Veterinarian Joanne Chanyi 2002
97 F Juel's Lily   Grumdahl's Goliath   Tumbledown's Lady Francesca     Torn Cruciate   Veterinarian Judy Grumdahl 2003
97 F Royal Mason Dixon Lilly White   Reeves Royal Angus Von Tasz 31/221 Moonshadow's Royal Starburst 6/52   Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery done on both knees   D. Dobbs/
J Huston		 2002
03 F Sandhill's Samantha    Elvis' Hunkahunka Burnin Luv   Sandhill's Sheba 2 3/21   Anterior Cruciate Ligament--ruptured Healed with rest Veterinarian Brad Hansen Jan. 2005
91 M Sir Maximilian von Terror's   Terror's And Justice for All   Krystal Ciara von Terror's   11 years Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament   Veterinarian John L. McEwan 2003
04 M Ve-Lin's Gringo Livin' Large   Roann-Vantasia One Point O   Ve-Lin's Bahr-S Desert Rose   10 months Tear of the Anterior Cruciate ligament with degenerative changes secondary to tear TPLO was performed, after 6 months of conservative management didn't help  Veterinarian  Sara Garcia Nov. 7 2005
                         
Arthritis
                         
97 F Ally   Brisco   Geeva   4 years Arthritis   Severe Veterinarian Claire Smith Jan 17/04
92 F Avita   Do not remember (3/30) Do not remember (3/30) 11 years Degeneration of the spine Arthritis Dr. Marty Goldstein  Elyena Foster Oct. 27/04
96 M Betsuns Blizzard Bontrap   Hoofprint Viking Trapper   Foxhill Lady Frosted Crystal   11 years Arthritis    Vet.Pathology Lab. WSGP/ B. Gordon Aug. 7 2007
93 F Crystal's Athena    Moses Lacsar Von Tasz 12/84 Hoofprint Emerald 2/19 10 years Arthritis  Mild   M. Bertrang/
J Huston		 2003
95 M Crystal's Chancellor   Reeves Royal Angus Von Tasz   Hoofprint Emerald     Arthritis (DJD)   Necropsy: Michigan State University    
93 M Crystal's Li'l Pistol Von Tasz "Luger"   Moses Lacsar Von Tasz 12/84 Hoofprint Emerald 2/19 13 years Arthritis (DJD)   MSU Necropsy WSGP/ M. Koons June 10 2007
93 M Crystal's Maverick   Moses Lacsar Von Tasz 12/84 Hoofprint Emerald 2/19   Arthritis Probable Hip Dysplasia Veterinarian T & J Feig/
 J Huston		 2002
92 F Diamond Whittney Von Tasz   Moses Lacsar Von Tasz 12/84 Regalwise Ideal Reka /47   Arthritis  Mild Veterinarian Lori O'Doherty 2003
90 F Hoofprint B litter   Hoofprint Pancho 33/234 Hoofprint Lanna 3/11 12 years Arthritis  Severe in right elbow at 12 years of age   Joanne Chanyi 2002
94 F Hoofprint Cotton Ginny Bear   Hoofprint Leamon 2/9 Hoofprint Abby 2/12 9 years Arthritis  Severe in spine, hips x-rayed at nine years and looked good   Joanne Chanyi 2002
81 F Hoofprint Karma   Hoofprint Bert's Shadow   Hoofprint Amanda 4/26   Arthritis     Joanne Chanyi 2002
  M J-Tees Patrick of Ladwig   Ice Castle's Schnee Kunig   Tumbledown's Jasmine     Arthritis (DJD) Suspicion of arthritis due to findings of neuropathy and neurogenic atrophy. Necropsy: University of Missouri T. Vest/
JAH/WSGP		 July 15, 2006
97 F Juel's Christmas Reka   Grumdahl's Goliath   Tumbledown's Lady Francesca   8 years Arthritis (DJD)   Necropsy: University of Minnesota (Owner Mary Anne Prinkkala Rogers) J.Grumdahl/
JH/WSGP		 July 4 2006
97 M Lynsdens G Bailey   Lynsdens Chortyk   Lynsdens Darlin Deidra  3/24 5 years Arthritis Spine Veterinarian Lynda Proulx 2002
90 F Mansha's I'll be Sirius Too   Hoofprint Pancho 33/234 Sunlit's Seika Seabreeze     Arthritis--Rheumatoid In 98   Gayle Arrington 2002
96 M Moonlight's Quest   Hylowe's Moonlight Storm   Richelle's Luv-N-Shadow   11 years Arthritis   MSU Necropsy WSGP/ G. Erskine June 11 2007
97 F Royal Mason Dixon Lilly White   Reeves Royal Angus Von Tasz 31/221 Moonshadow's Royal Starburst 6/52 5 years Arthritis in left hip and right elbow X-rays not submitted for evaluation Veterinarian Donald  Dobbs 2002
97 M Royal Von Tasz Classic "Polo"   Reeves Royal Angus Von Tasz 32/
225		 Wytecliff Royal Crimson Ruby   9 years Arthritis Result of injury to left knee MSU Necropsy WSGP/ D. Updike June 11 2007
91 M Sir Maximilian von Terror's   Terror's And Justice for All   Krystal Ciara von Terror's   11 years Arthritis of the spine   Veterinarian John L. McEwan Sept. 8/03
84 F Tenderluv Terri   Hoofprint Pancho 33/234 Hoofprint Tara      Arthritis in one hip     Joanne Chanyi 2002
99 M Tumbledown's Buddy   Regalwise Jeromeo    Tumbledown's Sky Rocket    6 years Arthritis X-rayed--arthritis on knee, hip, and spine between T 5-6 & L 5-6.  Veterinarian Debra Zafiratos Oct. 27 2007
                         
                         
Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate
                         
04 M Shylo pup #4   WillowWood's Proud Jack B Nimble 6/48 Royal Shylo's Nashira 2/14 4 hours Cleft palate, sternum defect, heart palate defect, carpal defect both front legs Pronounced Sirus Arrhythmia--thought to be from Skeletal Defects Necropsy Arleen Ravanelli Jan. 12/05
                         
Crooked Tails (Bent or crooked)
                         
03 M Sandhill's Axis   Elvis' Hunkahunka Burnin Luv   Lynsdens Farlena     Broken tail     Lynda Proulx 2004
01   Juel's Kodi   Regalwise Z' SureFire of Juel [c] 11/73 Juel's No Time For The Blues     Tail deformed     Judy Grumdahl 2003
                         
Ears Not Standing
                         
03 M Alexis vd Renessehoeve   Iwan van't Jekschotshof 10/ Pasja van't Maalschap 2/17 1 year  Dropped ears  Ears not standing   Adriaan Wanner Feb.26 2006
    B And J pup   Hoofprint Marco Von Der Goze   B And J Rebel's Nebe Morgan     Ear not standing     Brad Hansen 2003
04 M Barrow vd Renessehoeve   Max Maguire 10/ Pasja van't Maalschap 2/17 1 year  Dropped ears  Ears not standing   Adriaan Wanner Feb.26 2006
04 M Bono vd Renessehoeve   Max Maguire 10/ Pasja van't Maalschap 2/17 1 year  Dropped ears  Ears not standing.   Adriaan Wanner Feb.26 2006
02 F Celestial's Angel Von Tasz   Royal Von Tasz Classic   Stellar's Lunar Eclipse     Soft ears  Ears were taped and now stand, but wiggle and jiggle when she moves   Roy Salee July 28/04
93 F Day's All That Jazz   Hoofprint Sundance  17/107 Hoofprint Day Light Star 1/7   Ears--soft Eventually stood   Debbie Martin 2002
05 M Erijane Your Lucky Joy Maguire   Max Maguire 10/ Elaycha Shadow of White Fang   4 months Weak ears, not standing up Not standing up Veterinarian B.Fooy en R.
Fooy		 Feb.18 2006
06 M Furrari's Von Baron   Hilleyes Rock of Furrari   Sandhill's Jetfire of Furrari     Soft ear     Marion Lopizzo Oct. 2006
88 M Hoofprint Abu   Hoofprint Pancho 33/234 Hoofprint Mona  5/17   Ear tipped inward     Joanne Chanyi 2002
90 M Hoofprint Bara   Hoofprint Pancho 33/234 Hoofprint Lanna 3/11   Ear not standing     Joanne Chanyi 2002
84 M Hoofprint Bolero Bonanza    Hoofprint Midnight Too 11/86 Hoofprint Itsa  5/40   Ear--soft     Joanne Chanyi 2002
79 F Hoofprint Cindy Belle   Lucy's Bronco Edlu-Mibach   Hoofprint Nellie Belle   3/20   Ear not standing      Joanne Chanyi 2002
80 M Hoofprint D litter   Lucy's Bronco Edlu-Mibach    Hoofprint Gypsy Rose 3/29   Ear not standing     Joanne Chanyi 2002
85   Hoofprint F litter   Hoofprint Pancho 33/234 Hoofprint Amanda 4/26   Ears tipped inward     Joanne Chanyi 2002
72 M Hoofprint Great White Hunter   Sunny White Cloud  21/ Ginny Snow Storm  4/24   Ears--soft      Joanne Chanyi 2002
81 M Hoofprint Kuma   Hoofprint Bert's Shadow   Hoofprint Amanda 4/26   Ear--soft     Joanne Chanyi 2002
81 F Hoofprint Lo-Loni   Hoofprint Yuma  8/ Hoofprint Blondie     Ears--soft     Joanne Chanyi 2002
78   Hoofprint pup   Jo-el's Der Mond Ceaser   Sabrina of Hoofprint Farm     Ears not standing  Two pups affected   Joanne Chanyi 2002
79   Hoofprint pups   Jo-el's Der Mond Ceaser   Misty Of Hoofprint Farm  1/7   Ear--soft     Joanne Chanyi 2002
88 M Hoofprint Real Buddeko   Hoofprint Lancer 16/104 Hoofprint Ghalena 2/11   Ear not standing     Joanne Chanyi 2002
97 F Hoofprint Red Lake Cruiser   Hoofprint Itsanother Charly  10/77 Rin Tin Tins Sunflake  1/5   Ears not standing  Two pups--C-Section--pups premature   Joanne Chanyi 2002
97 M Hoofprint Renown Buddeko   Hoofprint Itsanother Charly  10/77 Rin Tin Tins Sunflake  1/5   Ear not standing     Joanne Chanyi 2002
76 F Hoofprint Sabre   Pachesa's Jude  13/61 Princess Shane      Ears partially up     Joanne Chanyi 2002
77 M Hoofprint Sampson   Demons Frosty Snowman    Combs Bergundy of Hoof Print 2/22   Ears not standing     Joanne Chanyi 2002
83 F Hoofprint Whisper   Hoofprint Midnight Too 11/86 Jo-el's Jewel  2/7?   Ear not standing     Joanne Chanyi 2002
84 F Hoofprint Yours Truly   Hoofprint Pancho 33/234 Hoofprint Itsa  5/40   Ears tipped inward     Joanne Chanyi 2002
84 F Hoofprint Zwir   Hoofprint Midnight Too 11/86 Hoofprint Amanda 2/12   Ears not standing     Joanne Chanyi 2002
92 M Moonshadow's Abelyard   Hoofprint Sundance 17/107 Regalwise Remember Me Always  8/? 1 year Ears too weak to stand--after extensive taping one ear up, one barely up Both ear tips curled backward, flopped when gaiting Licia Babb Licia Babb Dec.5/04
92 M Moonshadow's B-A Von Phoenix   Hoofprint Sundance 17/107 Regalwise Remember Me Always  8/? 1 year Ears too weak to stand With long taping periods the ears finally stood after 11 months  Licia Babb Licia Babb Dec.5/04
95 M Moonshadow's Brady   Ve-Lin's Lord Dexter   Regalwise Remember Me Always 8/?   Weak standing ears--never stood properly by nine months @ time of death Thick ear leather and big ears Licia Babb Licia Babb Dec.5/04
96 F Moonshadow's Dakota   Hylowe's Moonlight Storm   Moonshadow's Sunset Seranade 4/?   Weak standing ears--had to be taped and then never strong   Rose Ingram Licia Babb Dec.5/04
92 F Moonshadow's Storm Dancer   Hoofprint Sundance 17/107 Regalwise Remember Me Always  8/?   Weak standing ears--had to be taped Thick ear leather and big ears Licia Babb Licia Babb Dec.5/04
00 M O'Leavy's Real McCoy   Moonshadow's Peterbuilt    O'Leavy's Frieda of Tumbledown 3/16 1 year Ear tip curled back     Pat Malinowski 2003
03 F Polabearas Chocolate Kiss    Doc's GhostRyder Of Polabearas    Furrari's Banta of Polabearas   7 months Weak ears--NOT standing up. Seven months old and ears are sticking out to sides    Karen Sayers Sept. 9 2005
05 F Polabearas Kelly   Docs GhostRyder Of Polabearas   Furrari's Banta of Polabearas     Ears not standing Large ears   Karen Sayers Jan. 10 2006
03 M Polabearas Northland Scout   Signori Stark   Furrari's Banta of Polabearas     Ears not standing     Karen Sayers 2003
99 M Regalwise Krieger   Tumbledown's Toreador   Shewana's Rascal Regalwise     Ear floppy       Alicia Lips Mar. 11/04
94 M Rin Tin Tins Niki   Hoofprint Sundance  17/107 Rin TinTins Le Flock La Ne  3/33   Ear--soft     Gayle Arrington 2002
91 M Rin Tin Tins Stonewall J   Rin Tin Tins No Nonsence   Rin Tin Tins Bubbette     Ear tips curled back     Joanne Chanyi 2002
    Royal pup   Reeves Royal Angus Von Tasz 31/221 Moonshadow's Royal Starburst 6/52   Ears weak     Jean Reeves 2003
02 F Sandhill's Deseray II   Hylowe's Once In A Lyfetyme   Sandhill's Destiny     Ears weak     Brad Hanson Apr. 24/04
04 F Shylo's Jenny  (not registered)   Royal Von Tasz Classic Combo   Royal Shylo's Nashira 2/14   Ear not standing Possibly due to getting head stuck in sewer pipe. Needed to be cut out.   Arleen Ravanelli Nov.13/04
    Stafford pup   Royal Sir Isaac's IQ 20/165 Royal Stafford Pet Arkle (Sparkle)     Ear not standing     Margaret Stafford 2003
  M Tenderluv Waylon   Windstrom's Sir Hawkens   Tenderluv Terri     Ears weak     Martha Andrews/JC 2002
                         
Osteochondrosis Dessicans (OCD)
                         
97 M B And J TNT's Festas   Tenderluv Tyler   Hylowe's B and J's TP Matilda     Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)  Surgery on shoulder to remove bone chip Veterinarian Brad Hansen 2003
                         
Intervertebral Disk Disease IDD/IVDD
                         
95 M Crystal's Chancellor   Reeves Royal Angus Von Tasz 32/225 Hoofprint Emerald 2/20 10 years Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) Necropsy Dr. Danieu MSU Pathologist Linda May/
JAH WSGP		 May 8 2006
93 M Crystal's Li'l Pistol Von Tasz "Luger"   Moses Lacsar Von Tasz 12/84 Hoofprint Emerald 2/20 13 years Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) L7-S1 affected MSU Necropsy WSGP/ M. Koons June 10 2007
94 F Diamond Ice Von Tasz   Hoofprint Ez White Op Den Dyke 16/104 Diamond Whittney von Tasz   9 years Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) Became incontinent and unable to stand--euthanized Pathologist Linda Rosick/
J. Huston		 May 7 2006
94 F Hoofprint Cosmic Raja v Hylowe   Hoofprint Leamon 2/9 Hoofprint Abby 2/12   Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)  Degenerative Myelopathy "secondary" to the multiple disc protrusions Michigan State University  Tiffany Tittl Oct 7/04
95 F Hoofprint Gales Ablowin   Lyndons Angus 26/189 Hoofprint Hurricane Fern 2/11 10 years Degenerative Disc Disease--probably caused from the Lyme Spriochetes Had Lymes disease when she was three years old Veterinarian Bridgit Maile May 2, 2005
93 M Hylowe's Moonlight Storm   Hoofprint Sundance 17/107 Phoenix of Tumbledown   11 years Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) Lumbar vertebrae (L1-L3, L3-L4) : mild disc protrusion  Necropsy MSU Dr Jones Gloria Erskine Nov. 5/04
  M J-Tees Patrick of Ladwig   Ice Castle's Schnee Kunig   Tumbledown's Jasmine     Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) Suspicion of IVDD due to findings of neuropathy and neurogenic atrophy Necropsy: University of Missouri T. Vest/JAH/
WSGP		 July 15, 2006
97 F Juel's Christmas Reka   Grumdahl's Goliath   Tumbledown's Lady Francesca   8 years Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)   Necropsy: University of Minnesota (Owner Mary Anne Prinkkala Rogers) J.Grumdahl/
JH/WSGP		 July 4 2006
97 F Juel's Dream Come True   Grumdahl's Goliath   Tumbledown's Lady Francesca   9 years Intervertebral Disc Disease MRI performed--Degenerative Myelopathy ruled out MRI-Un. Minn. WSGP/J. Grumdahl Aug. 1 2007
94 M Mike Archer   Zollverein's Storm   McRae's Segal   9 years Degenerative Disc Disease     Mary Jo Archer 2003
96 M Moonlight's Quest   Hylowe's Moonlight Storm   Richelle's Luv-N-Shadow   11 years Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) L1-L2, L2-L3, L3-L4 affected MSU Necropsy WSGP/ G. Erskine June 11 2007
94 F O'Leavy's Frieda Of Tumbledown   Aslan Spirit of Tumbledown   Tumbledown's Jasmine     Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)   Necropsy: University of Minnesota  P.Malinowski
/JH/WSGP		 July 15  2006
93 M Ricky's Snowcap Prince   Baron Von's Maxdemillion   Bourn's Rosy   6 years Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) Outward bulging disc--not a candidate for surgery Veterinarian Laura Mirmino-
Jones		 2003
00 F Royal Grace of WillowWood 1/1 Von Tasz Jack of All Trades   Royal Sierra of Tumbledown   4 years Intervertebral Disc Disease--pain on jumping--depressed and irritable After surgery, good temperament and activity; some nerve loss, pain seems gone Dr. Bouck--London Ontario Jacki Wheeler Sept.19 2005
95 M Schibar's Sir Ringer [c]   Amherst's Lake Dallas (JR) (c)   Moonshadow Petra von Hylowe   10 years Intervertebral Disc Disease Affected multiple areas and compressed the spinal cord at T2, T3, and L1 Veterinarian Gayle Arrington Jan. 25 2006
                         
                         
Lumbosacral Stenosis  -  Cauda Equina Syndrome
                         
90 M Amherst's Lake Dallas (JR) [c]   Hoheneichen Conal Survival [c]   Amherst Wheel Of Fortune [c]     Lumbosacral Stenosis--Cauda Equina Syndrome Also swelling of the prostrate gland   Gayle Arrington 2002
94 F Braehead's Bow Wow Samantha   Lyndons Angus  26/189 Ve-Lin's Sabre of Braehead  4/17   Lumbosacral Stenosis--Cauda Equina Syndrome     J Marks/
S Ewart		 2002
98 M Brock of Eis Haus   Day's IQ   Braehead's Bailey v Eis Haus   9 years Lumbosacral Stenosis    CT Scan/Un.PEI WSGP/J. Stairs Nov. 9  2007
95 F Crystal's Lady in Red "Kyra"   Reeves Royal Angus Von Tasz 31/221 Hoofprint Emerald 2/19 6 years Lumbosacral Stenosis Performance dog OVRS--CT Scan Judy Huston 2002
93 M Crystal's Li'l Pistol Von Tasz   Moses Lacsar Von Tasz 12/84 Hoofprint Emerald 2/19 6 years Lumbosacral Stenosis Performance dog MSU--CT Scan Michelle Koons 2002
93 F Day's All That Jazz   Hoofprint Sundance  17/107 Hoofprint Day Light Star 1/7 2 years Lumbosacral Stenosis Had surgery for stenosis  Specialist Debbie Martin 2002
93 F Day's White Lily   Hoofprint Sundance 17/107 Hoofprint Day Light Star 1/7 10 years Cauda Equina Syndrome Pain in tail Physical Exam Debbie Martin 2004
  F Diamond Ice Von Tasz   Hoofprint Ez White Op Den Dyke   Diamond Whittney Von Tasz   9 years Spinal Stenosis   MSU Autopsy L Rosick/
J Huston		 2003
82 M Hoofprint Pancho   Hoofprint Lord Zeus    Jo-el's Tezrha 3/21?   Spinal Stenosis or Degenerative Myelopathy  Uncertain about which one he had   Joanne Chanyi 2002
97 M Jeremiah Goodfellow   Ivory's Sirion Al Suhail   Mein Gretchen Hund   8 years Cauda Equina   Veterinarian and MRI Sue Lavoie Dec. 5 2005
91 F Manon Mistery Queen of Kimberly's Pride   Bergeron's Patton   Kimberly   10 years Cauda Equina Syndrome   Biopsy Ruut Tilstra Nov. 5/03
99 F Royal Dinah of WillowWood 1/8 Royal Sir Isaac's IQ   Royal Sierra of Tumbledown   5 Years Spinal Stenosis--pain jumping/leaping, dead tail (no saber) No surgery--giving anti-inflammatory drugs--some tail movement returned Dr. Bouck--London Ontario Jacki Wheeler Sept.19 2005
00 F Royal Grace of WillowWood   Von Tasz Jack of all Trades 5/50 Royal Sierra of Tumbledown 3/20 3 years Lumbosacral Stenosis and ruptured vertebral discs MRI was performed in London, Ontario at the Lawso  Dr. Wolf and Dr. Bouck, Jacki Wheeler June 22/04
95 F Schibar's Gayle's China Doll [c]   Amherst's Lake Dallas (JR) (c)   Moonshadow Petra von Hylowe   12 years Lumbosacral Stenosis   Veterinarian Gayle Arrington Dec. 5 2007
99 F Stellar's Lunar Eclipse 2/13 Crystal's Li'l Pistol Von Tasz 1/8 Stellar's Stafford Sage 2/9 5 years Lumbosacral Stenosis MRI/surgery  Michigan Veterinary Specialists Becky L Joyce June 29/04
                         
Other Back Problems
                         
93 M Crystal's Li'l Pistol Von Tasz   Moses Lacsar Von Tasz 12/84 Hoofprint Emerald 2/19 6 years Discospondylitis (infection of the spinal vertebrae)   MSU Michelle Koons 2002
93 M General Sckreck Von Weiss Blitz   Jake White Fang   Dutchess Von White II   10 years Massive lumbosacral spinal fusing Believe problem started at 8.5 years  Veterinarian Kathy Smith Mar 25/04
84 M Hoofprint Ali Baba   Hoofprint Pancho 33/234 Hoofprint Mona 5/17 Aged Nerve Damage to hip, like MS in people     Joanne Chanyi 2002
00   O'Leavy's pup   Moonshadow's Peterbuilt    O'Leavy's Frieda of Tumbledown 3/16   Back problem Euthanized   Pat Malinowski 2004
92 M Timber      Not reported   Not reported   12 years Spinal column degeneration as well as arthritis Wonderful retired SAR dog Veterinarian Frank Malis Nov. 05/04
                         
Weak Backs or Legs
                         
96 M Betsuns Blizzard Bontrap   Hoofprint Viking Trapper   Foxhill Lady Frosted Crystal   11 years Rear end weakness.   Vet.Pathology Lab. WSGP/ B. Gordon Aug. 7 2007
90 F Hoofprint Abby 2/12 Hoofprint Lancer 16/104 Hoofprint Charlene 6/38 12 years Losing control of rear legs     Joanne Chanyi 2002
91 F Hoofprint Eve of Ve-Lin   Hoofprint Lancer 16/104 Hoofprint Charlene 6/38   Started dragging toe nails     Linda Sparks 2002
86 F Hoofprint Heidi   Hoofprint Pancho 33/234 Hoofprint Mona 5/17   Lost control of rear legs     Linda Sparks 2002
91 M Hoofprint Hobie   Hoofprint Sundance 17/107 Hoofprint Yisa 5/16 10+ years Rear legs suddenly gave out      Joanne Chanyi 2002
91 F Hoofprint Hurricane Fern   Hoofprint Sundance  17/107 Hoofprint Yisa  5/16   Rear end suddenly gave out at 10 years     Joanne Chanyi 2002
84 F Hoofprint Yhi Tammi   Hoofprint Pancho 33/234 Hoofprint Itsa 5/40 12 years Unsteady on her legs     Martha Andrews May 2004
91   Kismet   Hoofprint Lancer 16/104 Princess Sheba Snow Angel   Aged Back legs not moving well and painful     T Gagne/J Chanyi  2005
91 M Lyndons Angus   Hoofprint Lancer 16/104 Hoofprint Wellena Brenna  3/19   Rear end was getting weak at 10 years     Lynda Proulx 2002
95 M Schibar's Sir Ringer [c]   Amherst's Lake Dallas (JR) (c)   Moonshadow Petra von Hylowe   11 years Weakness in rear legs DM Flash test negative  for DM Veterinarian Gayle Arrington Jan. 25 2006
91 F Tenderluv Tiffani 2nd   Windstrom's Sir Hawkens   Tenderluv Terri   11 years Was starting to get unsteady on her legs, but not badly affected Her health declined fast after surgery for bloat    Martha Andrews May 2004
91 M Tenderluv Tyler   Windstrom's Sir Hawkens   Tenderluv Terri   11 years Started to shuffle his feet Lived till 13   Martha Andrews May 2004
81 F Tika Belle   Hoofprint Yuma 8/ Hoofprint Tara   13 years Back end was getting weak     Martha Andrews May 2004
                         
Luxation of the Patella
                         
91   Ve-lin's S litter   Ice Castles Schnee Kunig   Hoofprint Navajo Nimf     Slipped Patella   Veterinarian diagnosed Susan Ewart