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Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) IVDD 2010 Treated with Meds & rest, Professionally by Lauren Simermeyer DVM-Second time down 2012 stopped walking and had to be carried everywhere. Was never DNA tested for DM. May have had both IVDD & DM. Lived with & dog licensed with P.Colleen Simermeyer since born & shown to his Championship by Colleen. All medical records in owners name. To date 3 of Obies offspring also have IVDD. Dogs AKC papers "signed over" in 2002 by breeder of record. A dog is essentially treated as property under the law. An individual ceases to own a dog (or any other animal) when the dog is given away or sold. Even with all the IVDD and possible DM this dog started to be actively bred from frozen semen - new pups listed in offspring section.