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Originally Posted by dave lukins
The older dog looks in excellent condition especially that he's 12..no HD and his eyes are bright with no signs of cataracts...fantastic. Looks like you all done a good job.  |
We're not positive of Blitz' age she is at least 12, possibly as old as 14. We have no idea where she was before the humane society picked her up as a stray. Funny thing though. After getting her home we discovered that she was quite housebroke and while joking around I gave her a couple commands in german and she did it! Hmm. She speaks english now.
Geist is 8, she was actually registered by the pryor owner. She was two when we got her and had a bad hip problem. Could barely climb the steps of the house. With the help of the vet we cured that and treated Blitz' heartworm and both had lots of parasites. Both have nearly doubled thier weight and both can eagerly clear a five ft. vertical jump. Which is something to say for Geist.
Both respond to verbal commands well and we work them daily. Unfortunately, we discovered about two weeks ago that Blitz is losing her hearing so we are trying to figure out how to deal with that, as long as she seems happy and stays active I'm sure she has several good years left. Thanks to all for your wonderful comments. My wife hasn't had much interest in WAB until "her puppies" were here. Now a couple of times through the evening she asks "anyone say anything about the doggies?"(she really talks like that). She is very proud of them as well.