tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052945428992934827.post7931995587465490363..comments2024-02-09T19:04:17.901-08:00Comments on desert horses: Our beautiful German Shepherd is gone...RIP Rommel 2003-2011Cheryl Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04211625006758463474noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052945428992934827.post-50480226824356689282012-01-01T18:04:47.679-08:002012-01-01T18:04:47.679-08:00We have a German Shepard from a shelter - Bella. ...We have a German Shepard from a shelter - Bella. My first ever GSD, and I agree they are terrific dogs. But pure reds do have so many health problems, I'm so sorry Rommel and a difficult passing. <br /><br />The greatest sorrow of loving dogs is when they pass so quickly relative to us. Keeping you in my thoughts, and hope Rommel is off chasing bunnies in heaven.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104422629934443842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052945428992934827.post-22442440859251283362011-12-31T18:42:47.930-08:002011-12-31T18:42:47.930-08:00I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our collie t...I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our collie this past year. It is very painful to go through I know. I hope you can find comfort in the fact that you gave Rommel a good life.wilsonchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085470527006328839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052945428992934827.post-60895248775559563192011-12-31T11:48:56.344-08:002011-12-31T11:48:56.344-08:00The story about Nick and the coyote cracked me up....The story about Nick and the coyote cracked me up. I could sooo see that happening.<br /><br />Your Rommel is the third dog loss I've read about on blogs today. I'm so sorry.<br /> <br />German Shepherds are great dogs, I agree. We're on our second one and our first was a rescue from the SPCA and died at 14 yrs old from old age and hip dysplaysia complications. We had been giving her fish oil and MSM when she first showed symptoms and it helped give her a good 10 more years of her life, but the lack of muscle tone as she aged negated that benefit.<br />Buy Cory was loyal, sweet, patient, well-behaved, and a part of our family in every way. She loved our twins when they were just babies and would let them crawl all over her and hang on her neck. She was like their Nanny and was so patient and loving.<br /><br />Our second shepherd, the one we have now, is missing a few marbles and is ADHD and OC. She's more like a border collie or jack russel than a GSD.<br />Hubby bought her from the back of the truck from a breeder (I know!) a few days before Christmas, 4 years ago. I've never truly bonded with this dog and hubby either because she's just so spaz and can't pay attention for more than 3 minutes. <br />She loves her job up at the barn guarding our goats and llamas, though and is happiest when she is outside and able to run, run, and do her OC, spaz thing.<br />But it makes me sad because we were both hoping for another special shepherd like our first GSD. <br />I agree about irresponsible breeders over-breeding and not for quality.<br />I'm afraid Zuni will be our last shepherd, too. <br /><br />((((hugs))))<br />~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052945428992934827.post-33143353578911046482011-12-31T10:15:31.911-08:002011-12-31T10:15:31.911-08:00Cheryl Ann, I can't tell you how sorry I was t...Cheryl Ann, I can't tell you how sorry I was to read about Rommel. Like you, we've had trouble with short-lived dogs (English bulldogs in our case) that just didn't have the genetic strength to make it beyond 8 or 9 years. After our last bulldog died, we vowed to only rescue mutts. But that doesn't make losing friends any easier. Rommel sounds like a great dog, and I'm pretty sure he had as good a life as possible in your care.Owlfarmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373358232893937182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052945428992934827.post-56271560410281466952011-12-31T08:51:48.182-08:002011-12-31T08:51:48.182-08:00Sorry for your loss. RIP.Sorry for your loss. RIP.Holistic Pet Help - HPHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383899993492731126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052945428992934827.post-77282554517249859402011-12-31T08:33:01.239-08:002011-12-31T08:33:01.239-08:00So sorry for your loss. My brother is a responsib...So sorry for your loss. My brother is a responsible German Shepherd guy although he no longer breeds them. He authored the Barron's Dog Bible on German Shepherds. They are a wonderful breed but unfortunately are prone to health problems that are exacerbated when breeders act irresponsibly. My heart goes out to you in the loss of your fur friend. It is never easy. ((hugs))Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052945428992934827.post-53660522677195480292011-12-31T08:28:42.142-08:002011-12-31T08:28:42.142-08:00Awwww. So sorry. That is amazing that Rommel held...Awwww. So sorry. That is amazing that Rommel held out until you got home. Our experiences are the same as yours -- the pedigreed dogs having all kinds of health problems while the shelter dogs or freebies ended up being maintenance-free and living long lives. It's so painful to lose them.Nuzzling Muzzleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649710635013663900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052945428992934827.post-38423389732872557902011-12-31T07:41:06.770-08:002011-12-31T07:41:06.770-08:00What a beauty and so loyal. He wanted to see you ...What a beauty and so loyal. He wanted to see you before he passed on... I just know it. He had a wonderful life with you.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00007201357693227614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052945428992934827.post-69589819046088814062011-12-31T02:59:50.268-08:002011-12-31T02:59:50.268-08:00I am so sorry for your loss - he was beautiful. W...I am so sorry for your loss - he was beautiful. We too have a German Shepherd, so I understand your attachment to the breed - they are so smart and interactive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9052945428992934827.post-13706677225280076712011-12-31T00:16:27.773-08:002011-12-31T00:16:27.773-08:00I am so sorry for your loss. I've had that ex...I am so sorry for your loss. I've had that experience more than once -- a pet holding on until everyone was there to say goodbye. I am grateful for every time I've been able to say goodbye to a pet in their own time and in their own way.<br /><br />I agree with you about not supporting irresponsible breeders -- and really, the vast majority of them <i>are</i> irresponsible. Will you adopt a rescue next time, do you think? If you like German shepherds, you can actually find specific breeds fairly easily from shelters and rescues. And although when you don't know their breeding, you don't know what problems they might have later in life -- better that they be with you, someone who is willing to take them to the vet and take care of them, than someone else, right?Katharine Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16805523619692744514noreply@blogger.com