Xanadu Shiloh Shepherds
Puppy Health
Shadow, Honor, Bella, Gage, Chief,
Odyssey, Leia, Sinatra
Born:  August 4, 2007

Dam:  Breeze  ~  Sire:  Midas

Puppies Born Alive:  8

Still Living:  8

5 males, 3 females
Dual & sable plush coat litter


LMI
No stillborn puppies

1 Male had a testicle that failed to descend to the scrotum
(i.e., unilateral cryptorchism); surgically corrected March 2008
 
At age of 6 weeks, one female puppy diagnosed with pronounced
underbite; After consultation, Dr. Fink removed the 4 canines;
Update: Puppy has scissor bite at 6 months.

Litter received veterinarian evaluation of Excellent at 6 and 8 weeks of age.

Produced Shilohs with demonstrated aptitude for work (herding, tracking,
obedience) as well as conformation.  Multiple titles earned.


LMX
Hips:  Testing has begun (50% via OFA or PennHip by 15 months)
  • One male received passing PENNHip (.33R, .41L, no DJD) in August
    2008; breeding male (Silver).
  • One female received "Good" OFA Prelim report on 10/14/08 -
    neutered (Plum).
  • One male received "Good" OFA Prelim report as of 10/31/08 -
    neutered (Ruby).
  • One male received "Good" OFA Prelim report as of 11/19/08 -
    potential breeding male (Emerald)
  • One Male had hip X-rays performed by vet at 6 months with normal results;
    neutered as pet (Opal).
  • One female had hip x-rays performed by vet at 6 months with normal
    results; spayed as pet (Banana).
  • Two remaining to be scheduled.

Elbows:  Testing has begun (25% via OFA by 15 months)
  • One male received OFA Normal results in November 2008 (Emerald)
  • One maie received OFA Normal results in August 2008 (Silver)

TLI:  One male had TLI test performed at 6 months; reading 14.2 (Ruby)

Thyroid:  One male has OFA 'Normal' Thyroid as of August 2008 (Silver)
Midas/Breeze 2007