i have a rott/shepherd mix who is approaching 11 years old. his rear end is quickly declining. the vet says it's some combination of arthritis, hip dysplasia, and degenerative mylopathy (a shepherd thing?). he can still get up on his own when he really wants (esp if food is involved) and is...
my brothers new GSD that is a petfinder-pound dog :)
This is how she lays when she's pouting. This particular picture is after we told her "No, Lady, you are NOT going for a 4th walk!" lol