German Shepherd With Pituitary Dwarfism Won't Grow Larger Than A Puppy

Feb 29, 2020 by apost team

Ranger the German Shepherd from Arizona, loves to play with his animal friends and cuddle with his owner Shelby Mayo, but he has a health condition that makes him very special.

The condition is called pituitary dwarfism and causes him to look younger than dogs his age. While Ranger is two years old, his condition still makes him look like a puppy. 

As reported by The Mirror, Ranger developed pituitary dwarfism after contracting Giardia, a type of parasite that attacks the small intestines. As a breed, German Shepherds are genetically predisposed to developing pituitary dwarfism.

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Prior to the vet’s diagnosis, Shelby and her family didn’t believe that the little guy had pituitary dwarfism owing to the fact that it is an extremely rare condition.

Shelby has posted updates on Ranger's progress and his many adventures to her Instagram page since she welcomed the sweet pup into her home. Since being given a clean bill of health, Ranger lolls around Shelby’s home with his fellow four-legged friends, Shelby's other dogs, Hazel and Jessie.

What do you think of Ranger and how he and Shelby manage his pituitary dwarfism? Tell us your thoughts. Have your friends or family ever seen a German Shepherd this size?