Shiva was actually our second Fila. Buffy, our first, was poisoned shortly after she turned two. Her birthday was Valentine's Day - very appropriate.
We wanted another pup from the same line, but the stars just weren't in alignment when Buffy's sister had a litter. We were missing a Fila and Bimmer was inconsolable and we found out about a litter down in Viola (Warren County), checked them out and got Shiva.
Judy and Gary knew we (ME) wanted a pup out of Buffy's line in the worst way so they kept me informed and when Buffy's half-sister, Cagney (same mother, different father) had a litter out of Gamble, Buffy's father, I knew Kharma was my baby. She was the only fawn female in the litter.
Gamble is magnificent. He's the dog on the opening page of Judy and Gary's website (
www.defenderfilas.com) Kharma's mother is Cagney. I think there are photos of her littermate, Oliver on there too.