Whisper can't sit still, even though she is getting up in years, age 11 in 2007. She is the most active member of the patrol, always running and playing. She has trouble staying still long enough to read, but when she does she likes the action/adventure section..

Whisper is a perfect example why everyone should seek a second opinion when their dog is diagnosed with a disease. We were told that Whisper suffered from spinal myelopathy, a nerve disease that eventually causes dogs to lose control of their hindquarters. When researching the symptoms on the internet we saw a statement that 70% of dogs diagnosed with this disease actually suffered from disc problems. We took Whisper to a specialist who found that she had several discs in her back that were in bad shape. She underwent back surgery at age 10, and a year later is more active than ever. And that's saying a lot.