Hello I'm Deja, Earlier this year my 9 year old german shepard dog died through suffering with tuma's around his lungs and heart. He was half white half normal. But my friends dog was full white and died of having a tuma's in the same places. I was just wondering (because my dog was half white) if it is common for white german shepards to have tuma's, because its in there breed etc. And now i think i'm ready for a new dog, and thinking of getting another GSP. But having a white one, or half of a white one, could end up the same way.. and i dont want to end up heartbroken again by the same situation.
does anyone know anything about it?
2007-05-26 02:15:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
okay first off honey the proper word is tumors . and yes any breed can get them . I am not sure that the color has anything to do with it . I think maybe you got a blood line that was predisposed to tumors and it was genetics that played a part in your dog . good luck with your new puppy and make sure you check out sire and dam (his parents s ) bloodline look at papers in other words.
2007-05-26 02:20:45 · answer #1 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The previous respondent was correct-the word is tumors, but there is no need for disrespect-we all knew what you were asking.
Certain breeds and certain bloodlines do have tendencies towards certain ailments. Any time (in my opinion) you breed soley for color, this can be a problem.
I would go with another breeder-and get a regular sable colored shepherd. Or maybe even a rescue.
But remember-that is the nature of pets-we outlive them.
2007-05-26 02:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by hoodoowoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋