@ossobuco,
I don't known any Czech Shepherds, but Katy certainly has a lot of similar characteristics to German Shepherds I know - the beautiful autumnal black and gold of her coat, her large intelligent eyes, the sweeping tail. A lovely looking dog. The weight that Roger posted sounds about right too.
Such a pity about the leaks - so frustrating for her, and for you. How does she seem apart from that little problem? Incontinence in itself isn't too hard to cope with once you get used to it - our first Labrador, who lived to almost 17 years old, became incontinent in her fifteenth year, and we found that we got to know the signs and were able to get her into the garden before the inevitable flooding. She had other problems too - cataracts, some arthritis - but she loved life and still had fun eating and going for gentle walks. Do you still think there is some underlying infection? I do hope you get it cleared up for her - she seems to be such a loving and loved dog.
Carne adovado - that's a new one on me! I'll have to read all about it on another of your threads. Sounds interesting - no wonder you've made sure Katy is out of the way - she must be salivating!
