Well unfortunately I didn't get very good news. Apparently there is something under his disc in his upper back, they are unsure if it is a tumor or something from a break. The vet said the only way to tell is an MRI but they are $2,000 and the outcome would be the same anyway. If it is a break( but he doesn't know how, cause it takes a lot to break a dogs back), he will have to rest to see if it will heal, and ofcourse if it is a tumor he will most likely get worse. He thought maybe a bone infection but he has no fever. He has to be seperated from the other dogs in case it really is a disc problem. It is very hard to see a puppy walk like an old man. I wish there was something I could do but we are just giving him time right now and see what happens. Keep him in your prayers��.and thanks for you concern. Only those who love dogs understand how attached you can become, even in the short time we have had him. Have a nice Thanksgiving�.. ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================