Health Page Database

The American Alsatian Data Base is a collection of data given to us from our customers, their veterinarians, and or by my collection to individual owners of the past to ensure we have the most up to date, accurate data available. Please note, this may change from day to day, month to month depending on the information I receive. Also note, Veterinarian data is as our human data, NOT ALWAYS ACCURATE. What does this mean? Sometimes, the Vet has NO CLUE what is happening and so they give you a name to what they think is going on, and they say it is genetic. The definition of "Genetic is: "relating to genes or heredity" or "relating to origin, or arising from a common origin." With that being said, if we have NEVER had something happen to our dogs, and a Vet says, "It's a genetic health problem". That may not be true. We are only as informed as our teaching and what we have seen.

With that being said, we are the ONLY breed that holds to our health guarantee, and we believe that sometimes, God has plans that we aren't aware of. We also realize that our animals are family. Their loss is devastating and while we will never try and replace your loss with another family member, we will honor our guarantee within each contract.

We breed the ONLY companion based large breed dog on the planet. Large breed dogs are typically riddled with health issues and short lives, not to mention, each breed has a purpose, whether that be guardian, protection, working class, etc. Our breed was bred to be your best friend. To understand on a deeper level what you need as a human, and to be your sidekick in life. In order to do this, Lois worked and will continue to work very hard to ensure that our best friends, our large breed companions are as healthy as we can get them by continuing to study and learn and breed only the best for their sake and ours.

We appreciate your interest, your love of our dogs and welcome any questions you might have! We wish you a lovely day and may your companions bring you the purest of joy and love each and every day.

Addisons Disease:

July 15th 2021 Female pup out of Boss/Pearl passed of Addisons. (No records available to confirm anything during the disease at this time.)

Allergies 

~ In 2017, one 1 year old male out of Merlin X Corona (F2) showed a high or very high level of antibody reaction to the following foods: quinoa, turkey. He showed low levels of reaction to: peanuts, wheat, lentils, white fish. His reaction showed serious inflammation on the skin around one eye, some redness around the nose, and itching behavior. This male was neutered and never bred.

~ In 2016, one 1 year old male out of Storm X Francis (F2) showed biting and licking behaviors as well as hair loss due to a wheat allergy. This male was never bred. 

~ In 2011, one 1 year old male out of Jessie X Keno (F3) showed biting and licking behaviors due to a wheat allergy. This male was never bred. 

Anal Sac Disorders 

~ No known instances

~ 2023 Prostatitis Naga/Ana male.
Arthritis 

~ In 2004, one 8 year old female out of Saba and Brat (F2) developed arthritis. 

~ In 2002, two pups out of the Urick/Vegas lines were reported to have arthritis. These puppies were never bred into the lines. 

Autoimmune Diseases

~ In 2022, one 2 year old male out of Mulan x Susu (F4) was diagnosed with a suspected autoimmune disease affecting his corneas. This dog was neutered and never bred into the lines.

~ In 2015, one 1 year old male out of Woody X Nadine (F1) developed discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). This dog was neutered and never bred into the lines.

~ In 2013, one 3 year old male out of Urick X Sooner (F5) developed discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). This dog was neutered and never bred into the lines.

Blindness

~ No known instances

Bloat and Gastric Torsion 

~ In 2011, one 3 year old female out of Beamer X Annie (F2) experienced a partial stomach turn, which involved bloat symptoms and an enlarged spleen. The reasons for the turn were never determined and it is believed that the enlarged spleen was the cause of the stomach turn. The spleen was removed and the stomach stapled. This female was spayed and never bred. 

~ In 2004, one 4 year old male dog out of Vegas X Sooner (F5) was diagnosed with gastric torsion. This male was neutered and never bred. 

Birth Defects 

~ In 2021, one 6 month old female puppy out of Mulan X Q'Leanna (F2) died of complications due to bilateral renal dysplasia. This diagnosis was made first with a blood test and then confirmed through ultrasound. Both kidneys were affected in size and shape. This dog was never bred.

~ In 2020, one 7 month old puppy (Yukon/Anastasia) was found to have a non-functioning kidney and the attached ureter was dilated three times its normal size. The kidney was successfully removed and the dog is doing well. This dog was never bred.

~ In 2019, four 4 month old females out of Buck X Sela (F4) initially showed high BUN and creatinine levels on a full blood panel test. UTI infections were found in all four puppies. Three puppies continued to show high BUN and creatinine levels after the UTI infections had been eliminated, thus they also completed an ultrasound which confirmed abnormal kidney size and development as well as bilateral ectopic ureters. Two of the puppies showed ineffective underdeveloped kidneys and had to be put down. The other two puppies are under further investigation. All other puppies from this litter have been blood tested, including the parents, with no other puppies or parents showing any abnormal blood test results. One puppy from this litter with no symptoms was kept for breeding. The parents were never again bred.

~ In 2018, one female pup out of Boss X Minerva (F2) looks to have been born with undersized kidneys. The dog grew normally other than her kidneys. She is expected to have a shorter than average lifespan. This dog was never bred.

~ In 2014, one female pup out of Lobo X Princess (F1) was born with an exposed heart as the ribs and skin on its chest were underdeveloped. This pup died shortly after birth. 

Unknown Platelet Issues:

Brain Disorders 

~ No known instances

Cervical Spondylomyelopathy - Wobbler Syndrome

~ No known instances

Chronic Kidney Disease 

~ In 2022, one 6.5 year old female out of Champ X Voom (F3) died of chronic and degenerative kidney disease. The kidney damage was more prominent on the right side. This dog was spayed and never bred.

~ In 2013, one 2 year old female out of Zorro X Missy (F3) was diagnosed with kidney disease after being diagnosed with masticatory muscle myositis. She was spayed and never bred.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

~ In 2019, one 7 year old male out of Zorro X Nadine (F4) died after developing COPD like symptoms. This male was never bred.

~ In 2018, one 6 year old male out of Zorro X Nadine (F4) developed COPD like symptoms. He died the same year after having a seizure and developing pneumonia. This male was never bred

~ In 2018, one 10 year old male out of Beamer X Celeste (F7) developed COPD like symptoms. He died the same year.

~ In 2016, one 5 year old male out of Zorro X Nadine (F4) developed COPD and was on steroid medication and antibiotics. He died of complications of the disease one year later. This male sired one litter, but no puppies were kept and his line has ended. 

~ In 2013, one 7 year old male out of Sooner X  developed COPD like symptoms. Steriods were recommended. He died the same year. 

~ In 2013, one 11 year old female out of Packer X Polly (F3) developed COPD and was on steroid medication during the summer months to help with the wheezing associated with the disease. She died of natural causes at one month shy of thirteen years old. 

Cleft Palate

~ No known instances

Cryptochidism

~ 2023 Male out of Lucy X Stan Lee (F3) has one descended testicle. Never bred into the lines.

~ In 2021, one male pup out of Naga X Ana (F4) has one descended testicle. He was neutered and never bred.

~ In 2019, one male pup out of Merlin X Toodles (F2) has one descended testicle. He was never bred.

~ In 2018, one male pup out of Fremont X Vegas (F3) has one descended testicle. He was never bred.

~ In 2015, one male pup out of Storm X Blossom (F2) had bilateral cryptochidism where both testicles did not descend. He was neutered and never bred. 

~ In 2014, one male pup out of Storm X Dollar (F2) had bilateral cryptochidism where both testicles did not descend. He was neutered and never bred. 

~ In 2011, one male pup out of Zorro X Missy (F3) only had one descended testicle. He was neutered and never bred. 

Cushings

~ Female (Zora) out of Flower X Rock was confirmed with Cushings in 2024.

Deafness

~ No known instances

Degenerative Myelopathy/Nerve Disorders

~ No known instances

Diabetes 

~ In 2021, one 2 year old male out of Topper X Bambi (F3) was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes when blood glucose levels were found in excess in his blood along with copious amounts of ketones. This dog is now on regular doses of insulin given after each of his two meals a day. After insulin administration, this dog has returned to normal weight and no longer appears sick. This dog was neutered and never bred.

Elbow Dysplasia 

~ In 2007, one female pup out of Zorro X Carlitta (F7) had severe elbow dysplasia at 2 years old. This dog was spayed and never bred. Both parents were hip/elbow tested and received excellent scores. Nevertheless, the parents, Zorro and Carlitta, were never again bred together. 

~ In 2002, one dog at the age of 6 years old out of Bach X Betty (F2) developed weak joints in the elbow. This dog was never bred. 

Epilepsy or Seizures

~ In 2020, one 5.5 year old male out of Hammer X River (F2) experienced one small seizure lasting one minute in length. This was an isolated incident. This male was neutered and never bred.

~ In 2011, one 2 year old male out of Keno X Annie (F2) was diagnosed with epilepsy. He was neutered and has never bred. 

~ In 2009, one 4 month old female pup out of Beamer X Ida Mae (F2) had seizures for one week immediately following a rabies shot. This puppy has not had any seizures since and is not currently on any medication. This puppy was never bred and is spayed.

~ In 2008, one male pup out of Packer X Rowanda (F5) was shown to have epileptic seizures at eight years old.

~ In 2004, one first generation (F1) female pup out of Sam (Great Pyrenees mix) X Sooner was diagnosed with epilepsy. This pup was spayed and never bred into the lines.

~ In 2003, 4 out of 8 pups in the litter out of Trucker X Trixy (F5) had seizures. One of those pups died suddenly and the autopsy report found no indication of any trauma or genetic problems. Both Trucker and Trixy were spayed and never bred again. All 4 puppies were neutered and never bred into the lines. 

~ In 2001, one male pup out of Packer X Ricotta (F5) had seizures. This pup was never bred into the lines.

~ In 1999, Hoss, the first male mixed pup (F1) bred from purebred German Shepherd Dog and Malamute had seizures at the age of 11 years old. 

~ In 1992, Omo Von Der Dodo SCHIII, one of the foundation stock German Shepherd dogs from Germany, experienced daily seizures until it subsided considerably without medication after taking the dog out of the intensive schutzhund training environment. No pups out of this male were ever shown to have epilepsy, seizures, or tremors for any length of time.

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency - EPI

~ In 2013, one 2 year old male out of Zorro X Nadine (F4) was diagnosed with EPI.  With enzyme treatment, he has returned to normal weight. This male was neutered and never bred. 

~ In 2012, one 2 year old female out of Zorro X MIssy (F3) was diagnosed with EPI.  With enzyme treatment, she has returned to normal weight. This female was neutered and never bred.

Eye Diseases 

~ In 2021, one 5 year old female dog out of Rock X Flower (F3) was diagnosed with Pannus. This dog was neutered and never bred.

~ In 2020, one 2.5 year old male dog (Teek) out of Boss X Pearl (F3) was diagnosed with Pannus. This dog was neutered and never bred.

~ In 2018, one 4 year old male dog out of Storm X Dollar (F2) was diagnosed with Pannus. This dog was neutered and never bred. 

~ In 2017, one 2.5 year old male dog out of Storm X Dollar (F2) was diagnosed with Keratoconjunctivis Sicca where he shows a thin film on the bottom of both eyes, redness, and weeping. He requires daily moisture gel for life and two types of prescription drops. This male was bred one time and one puppy was kept for breeding. We will continue to monitor the line for this issue. At this time, none of his offspring have shown any health issues of this kind.

Heart Conditions 

~ In 2023, one 2 year old fourth generation (F4) male out of Naga X Susu showed a very faint heart murmur with very minor back flow. Both the vet and the cardiologist do not believe it will cause any issues, but we want to note it in the database regardless. This dog was never bred into the lines.

~ In 2019, one 8 week old second generation (F2) female puppy out of Merlin X Toodles showed a faint innocent heart murmur on the right side that went away completely by 3 months of age. This puppy was never bred into the lines.

~ In 2010, one 6 month old puppy out of Keno X Missy (F3) died of complications due to an enlarged heart. 

Hip Dysplasia 
~ In 2015, one 11 month old male dog out of Storm X Blossom (F2) was diagnosed with hip dysplasia after a significant fall resulting in severe trauma to his joints. The diagnosing veterinarian stated this is a non-genetic form of hip dysplasia occurring as a result of the severe fall. This dog was neutered and never bred.

Hypothyroidism 

~ 2023 Kip x Draygo pup confirmed low T4. This is a client dog, never bred.

~ 2023 "Noodle" Ana X Naga 1.5 year old male. Low T4. This dog was bred before knowing.

~ In 2023, one 3.5 year old female out of Topper X Bambi (F2) developed hypothyroidism. This dog was never bred.

~ In 2022, one 2 year old male out of Lonestar X Anastasia (F4) developed hypothyroidism. This dog was never bred.

~ In 2020, one 5 year old female out of Rock X Flower (F2) developed hypothyroidism. This dog was spayed and never bred.

~ In 2020, one 2.5 year old female out of Boss X Pearl (F2) developed hypothyroidism. Her TT4 levels were so low they did not register on the scale. She was bred once. None of her puppies were kept for breeding and this line has ended.

~ In 2019, nurtured male out of Boss X Vegas developed hypothyroidism.

~ In 2019, one 4 year old female out of Hammer X Blossom (F2) developed hypothyroidism. This dog was spayed and never bred.

~ In 2019, one 3.5 year old male out of Hammer X River (F2) developed hypothyroidism. He sired four litters for the breed, but only one male offspring was kept to further this line. We will be monitoring this line closely for symptoms of this disease.

~ In 2018, one 4 year old female out of Storm X Blossom (F2) developed hypothyroidism. She was bred one time and two puppies were kept for further breeding.

~ In 2016, one 1 year old male out of Hammer X Blossom (F2) developed hypothyroidism. He was neutered and never bred.

~ In 2016, one 2.5 year old female out of Lobo X Summer Rain (F2) developed hypothyroidism.  She had one litter and one pup was kept for breeding. At this time, none of the pups from this female's litter have shown any health issues.

~ In 2015, one 2 year old female out of Lobo X Autumn (F4) developed hypothyroidism.  She was spayed and never bred. 

~ In 2013, one 3 year old female out of Zorro X Missy (F3) developed hypothyroidism. She produced three litters in which two dogs were kept for breeding. Both dogs did not develop this condition, but a granddaughter has been diagnosed with the condition.

Limb Deformities 

~ No known instances

Metabolic Enzyme Deficiency 

~ No known instances

Muscle Disorders - MMM

~ In March 2023, one year old male Lucy X Ironheart (F3) .Official diagnosis of MMM. This male did not respond to treatment and was put down. This line was not continued.

~ In 2017, one year and a half old male out of Rock X Vegas (F3) was diagnosed with masticatory muscle myositis. This dog was neutered and never bred.

~ In 2015, one year and a half old male out of Lobo X Autumn (F4) was diagnosed with masticatory muscle myositis. This dog was neutered and never bred.

~ In 2011, one year old dog out of Zorro and X World Premiere (F3) was diagnosed with masticatory muscle myositis. World Premiere was spayed and no puppies from her were kept to further her lines. 

~ In 2011, one 9 month old female out of Zorro X Missy (F3) was diagnosed with masticatory muscle myositis.  At 2 years old, this female developed kidney failure due to her masticatory muscle myositis. This dog was spayed and never bred into the lines.

Nose/Muzzle Issues 

~ In 2011, one 6 month old pup out of Zorro X World Premiere (F3) was diagnosed with wry mouth. This dog was spayed and never bred into the lines. World Premiere has been spayed and no puppies were kept to further her lines. 

Panosteitis 

~ In 2021, one female out of Sela X Buck (F3) was diagnosed with Panosteitis. She began limping at 24 months old and the case was mild in nature.

~ In 2020, one female out of Topper X Bambi (F4) was diagnosed with Panosteitis. She began limping at one year old.

~ In 2019, one female puppy out of Buck X Ashley (F4) was diagnosed with Panosteitis. She began limping on and off at 7 months. She was never bred.

~ In 2019, one male puppy out of Capone X Belatrix (F2) was diagnosed with severe Panosteitis. He limped on and off from 4 months to 16 months. He was neutered and never bred.

~ In 2018, one male puppy out of Quentin X Saigon (F2) was diagnosed with mild Panosteitis at 6 months. He limped occasionally from 6 to 12 months. He was never bred. 

~ In 2018, one female puppy out of Fremont X Vegas (F3) was diagnosed with Panosteitis at 8 months old. She was spayed and never bred. 

~ In 2017, one female puppy out of Rock X Flower (F3) showed mild limping at varying times from 8 to 11 months old. 

~ In 2017, one male puppy out of Rock X Flower (F3) showed mild limping at varying times from 8 to 11 months old. 

~ In 2016, one female puppy out of Finnegan X Black Swan (F2) was diagnosed with Panosteitis at 4 months old. She was spayed and never bred.

~ In 2012, one female out of Zorro X Luna (F3) was diagnosed with mild Panosteitis in her right front leg at 14 months old. The limping symptoms lasted for 1 week. She has been spayed and has never been bred. 

~ In 2004, one female out of Zorro X Sooner (F5) showed mild limping at varying times at 5-8 months old. This female was spayed and never bred. 

~ In 1994, one male pup showed very mild limping for approximately one week at 5 months old. This male was neutered and never bred. 

Renal Agenesis

~ In 2018, one male pup out of Fremont X Vegas (F3) was born with only one kidney. The dog grew normally and is healthy otherwise. This dog was never bred.

Skin disorders 

~ In 2016, one 2 year old male out of Manny X Nadine (F1) developed canine vitiligo and lost pigmentation on his front lips, upper and lower. This dog was neutered and never bred.

~ In 2016, one 2 year old male out of Manny X Nadine (F1) developed canine vitiligo and progressively lost pigmentation on his nose, lips and eyes. This dog was neutered and never bred. 

~ In 2014, one 2 year old male out of Rainier X Autumn (F1) developed canine vitiligo and lost some pigmentation on his inside lips, upper and lower. This dog was neutered and never bred.

~ In 2013, one 1 year old male out of Lobo X Autumn (F4) developed canine vitiligo and lost pigmentation on his bottom lip. This dog was neutered and never bred.

~ In 1990, one pup out of a third generation (F3) had acute dermatitis at 3-6 months of age.  No pups from that litter were ever bred to further the lines and the parents were never rebred. 

Tumors/Cancer 

~ 2023 F3 male out of Blossom X Hammer Osteocarcinoma. This dog was bred into the lines and we are now monitoring the lines.
~ 2023 F3 male out of Bear X Skye hemangiosarcoma . To avoid any unnecessary pain, family chose to amputate rear right leg.
~ In 2023, one 6.5 year old third generation (F3) male out of Presley and Skye was found to have a malignant tumor near his anal glands called anal sac adenocarcinoma. It is a highly aggressive type of cancer. This male was bred into the breed. He sired one litter in which one male was kept named Skipper. This line continues, but will not be monitored for this condition. All owners of dogs coming from this line are advised of the development and asked to contact us should they experience symptoms of the same nature.

~ In 2020, one 1.5 year old second generation (F2) female out of Capone and Belatrix was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia and was put down. She was spayed and never bred.

~ In 2020, one 8 year old first generation (F1) female out of Bear (German Shepherd Dog) and Nadine developed multiple tumors throughout her internal organs. She passed from internal bleeding. It is currently unknown if the tumors were cancerous.

~ In 2019, one 8 year old first generation (F1) male out of Bear (German Shepherd Dog) X Nadine was diagnosed with cancer.  This dog was neutered and never bred.

~ In 2019, one 6 year old first generation (F1) female out of Tank (Great Pyrenees) X Francis (F1-GSD) developed a tumor in her nose that obstructed her breathing and frequently bled. The tissue has been extracted and is under review to determine if it is cancerous. More information will be updated as it is available. 

~ In 2017, one 7 year old male out of Zorro X World Premiere (F3) developed a small growth on his back right leg, which was found to be benign. 

~ In 2016, one 10 year old female out of Zorro X Sooner (F5) was diagnosed with cancer. This dog produced many litters for the breed.

~ In 2016, one 9 year old female out of Beamer X Annie (F2) developed a small growth on her back left leg, which was found to be benign. 

~ In 2015, one 9 year old female out of Zorro X Winnetka (F6) was diagnosed with stomach cancer. She was spayed and never bred. 

~ In 2010, one 10 year old male out of Bach X Betty Boop (F2) was diagnosed with Myelofibrosis, a form of leukemia. He was spayed and never bred. 

Undescended Testicles

~ 2023 Tiki X Stan Lee Pup

Urinal Problems

~ 2023 Lucy X Ironheart male went in for a weak and painful hind end, blood levels for liver and pancreas were normal, ultrasound and urine dye found ectopic ureter. This male and all of this line were never bred. 3/15/24 This male continued to have complications and the ectopic ureter ended up not being an issue, but the dog had a kidney that failed and during the surgery to remove, he passed away of possible septic crash.

~ In 2022, one 2.5 year old male out of Mulan X Susu (F4) had a weak bladder sphincter causing him to consistently dribble urine. This puppy was placed on Proin, which helped, but after he was neutered, his dribbling issue got worse. The vets are now wanting to place him on a testosterone time-release-delay injection. This dog was neutered and never bred into the lines.

~ In 2022, one 4 month old female out of Warleggan X Neera (F2) had an ectopic ureter and a narrowing of the ureter from the kidney. This puppy also had a loose bladder sphincter. Her kidney values were good. She had surgery to correct the issue and never bred.

~ In 2018, one 3 month old female out of Boss X Elwin (F1) has experienced a resistant UTI infection. 

~ In 2017, one 1.5 year old female out of Champ X Voom (F3) has now experienced three urinary tract infections. It was eventually determined that she has a recessed vulva. Surgery was successfully performed to correct the abnormality. 

~ In 2012, one 4 month old female pup out of Zorro X Nadine (F4) had ectopic ureters on both sides. She constantly and uncontrollably dribbled urine. The pup had surgery to correct the problem, was spayed and never bred. 

~ In 2009, one male pup out of Beamer X Annie (F2) developed sheath problems at 9 months old and was unable to retract into the prepuce. He was never bred. 

~ In 2003, one 11 year old dog (F3) was reported to have a weak bladder that resulted in incontinence. This dog was never bred. 

Unknown Complications

~ Low platelets, female out of Winston X Stella has recurring low platelets with no known cause.

~ In 2017, one eight year old female out of Beamer X Annie (F2) suddenly laid down on the ground while on a walk and did not get up. She died shortly thereafter. Cause of death is unknown.

~ In 2015, one female out of Lobo X Summer Rain (F2) had a small more closed in pocket on one of her uterine horns. She was not able to give birth naturally. One of her female offspring was bred with no issues with a constricted uterine horn. We will continue to monitor this line.

~ In 2011, one female pup out of Zorro X Luna (F4) was shown to have extra penal tissue near her uterus during a routine spay. 

~ In 2009, one female pup was shown to have extra penal tissue near her uterus during a routine spay.