Shady(VYM134) was born on April 1, 2006 in the Young Ones. His mother was a subordinate female named Tequila and his father was an unknown male. Shady was born with two litter-mate brothers, Weena(VYM135) and Bungle(VYM136). The dominant female of the group, Asterix, spared the pup's lives. However, she did not spare Shady's mother, Tequila was a main target for eviction. In June 2006 Tequila was kicked out of the grou along with another subordinate, Phalanges Paah. Two-month old Shady followed his mother and aunt.