I didn't recall that I had mentioned this before, but Magnum actually died of Cardio Myopathy we are pretty sure. He was 8 1/2 years old, so he didn't die that young really. He was in impeccable shape - not an ounce of fat on him and as physically capable as he was at age three - maybe lost just a touch of speed. Muscular, rock hard and strong. Just had a bad ticker I supppose.
I have a Doberman from a well established Schutzhund kennel now. These sport dogs regularly live to 11 or 13 which is long for the breed. They are very driven. And despite not looking as majestic as some of the show-bred American Dobes, they are stronger and much more capable. Dax is deceptively strong for a 75 pounder. Since breeding has been much more advisedy and selectively carried out, disease is not as prevalent. Sometimes I wish he would drop dead though - stubborn, demanding thing. I have taken a much more laid back approach with Dax's training, and I am paying the price in frustration. Brian On 10/24/07, archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Did he die of the genetic Doberman disease; kidney failure IIRC? > Gerry > ----------------------------------------------- > > Okay, I'm digressing here and throwing in a brag from a few years ago. > > > > My late Dobie named Magnum got me into my locked car one time. Oh > > shoot, as I write this, I am remembering he did it twice in the same > > week, but in different ways. > > > > First instance: I locked the keys in my truck - engine off and dog in > > car. I commanded (with increasing urgency as our attempts fell short) > > him to grab the keys out of the ignition and hand them to me through > > the window that was opened about an inch. He dropped them a few times > > on the seat, and then dropped them down between the seat and the > > driver's door. I continued to urge him to grab the keys and he swiped > > at them with his paw which brought them out into the open. He grabbed > > them and held them up to the window opening where I just barely > > grabbed them with my fingers. > > > > Second instance that same week: I locked the keys in the ignition with > > the engine running. I knew he would not understand how to grab the > > ignition and twist, so I commanded (yes, pleaded once again) him to > > grab the door lock handle and pull up. After I began to almost lose it > > begging and banging on the window, he successfully pulled the lock up > > and I got in. > > Wow, I sometimes forget what an amazing animal Magnum was. And I feel > > guilty for ever scolding him. I hope dogs really do go to Heaven. > > Brian > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
