Hey KRL, Im happy your dog lived so long though. Feel blessed that you got to spend so much time with the dog. German shepards and bigger dogs always have problems sooner than the smaller dogs. I know first hand because I have both a cocker spaniel and a german shepard. The cocker spaniel is named Shaina she is 15 and has cancer now. The german shepard is named "Bandit" he's doing well.
I love my german shepard
