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tdierikx

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  1. And she's a very pretty black mutt... *grin* T.
  2. Definitely a pretty good update... even though the main internal tumour is bigger, she's still happy and healthy in every other respect. She still manages to crunch up and swallow her turkey necks and chicken carcases, so even if some narrowing of oesophagus starts happening, we can switch to soft foods if needed. But the actuality is that it will be the trachea that narrows first, and that's when it will be time - if she starts having issues breathing... Funny thing is that she doesn't have any issues breathing at home... but she gets SO excited visiting her boyfriend (the vet) THAT is when she gets raspy... She does slobber a bit more than she used to, especially when she's asleep... and that means I'll roll over and end up with cold slime on my cheek because she shares my pillow... not much fun in winter... lol! T.
  3. Trubs saw her boyfriend the vet today, and all is progressing ok. The main tumour is definitely larger and is where I felt it to be - and doing what I knew it was with regards to her throat area. The smaller one on the top back of the tongue is also larger, but still not causing any issues as yet. We watch that one very closely, as it occasionally can get a bit mank and needs antibiotics to settle down again. No antibiotics needed this time, but as soon as I see any sign of it turning, the vet will give me some. Trubs is still completely oblivious to what's happening, and loving every minute of the extra attention she's been getting from everyone... my friend even bought her banana bread - toasted with butter - which went down a treat... lol! T.
  4. I don't think there would be enough of any particular breed in the mix that would be exerting dominance in traits... best advice I can give is to focus on her as the gorgeous individual she is, rather than trying to pigeon-hole her into any particular "category" of traits that she may or may not actually have. DNA tests are dodgy at best... and mostly just a waste of good money that would be better spent on toys and stuff for the dog in question... *grin* If anyone asks what "breed" she might be, just say she's an "extremely rare cuddlehound"... hehe! T.
  5. Based only on her look, I see kelpie, cattle dog, and some bull breed in the mix... most likely she's from some generations worth of mixed breeding, so more than one or two types in there... She is gorgeous! And those eyes... *melt* T.
  6. @asal, next time I'll grab a scoop and help much earlier in the piece... only fair to do my share of work in return for great company and puppy cuddles. I'll bring my camera too... so many gorgeous critters I want to get photos of... *grin* @persephone - 8 six week old puppies all vying for your attention is bliss! Sittling on the floor and getting covered in puppy slobber... best time ever!! Mumma dog was such a sweet tempered girl too... the pups are definitely learning great temperament attributes from her, that's for sure. I'm not an expert in the breed involved, but I'm thinking at least a couple of those 8 pups would be good to run on too... stunning in every way, with great temperaments to boot... T.
  7. Is Don... is good boy! Those eyes still only for his human... gorgeous man! T.
  8. There are a lot of people breaking the law then if fox hunting is illegal... still happening with alarming regularity... *sigh* Foxes are incredibly sensitive and intelligent critters... and certainly not regarded as a prey animal in the grand scheme of things. I can't begin to imagine the levels of terror one would suffer when hunted down, cornered, then torn apart by a pack of large dogs. That is NOT "sport" as far as I'm concerned... But... the OP is about the tough little dog that leads his pack out to all manner of activities other than hunts... and that part of the story is very cool. T.
  9. There were PUPPIEEEES! Heaven on a stick! T.
  10. I just spent today with a lovely DOLer and her dogs... and had the BEST day ever! Nothing compares to spending time with dogs who are so well loved and cared for, and getting to share their companionship... if only for a day... Thank you so much for sharing your babies with me... I'm gonna dream about them tonight for sure! T.
  11. No offence taken... he's a right corker of a little boss dog... lol! Looks like he mostly leads them out to other activities anyways... can't hunt every day, right? T.
  12. Not a fan of fox hunting... but Albert is a cutie for sure... T.
  13. Nat Geo Travel Phototographer of the Year 2018... http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/photographer-of-the-year-2018/ Enjoy! T.
  14. We have a couple of our juveniles that like to try pushing at you with their horns... but as they are still fairly small, it's easy enough to push them away. I push them by their backsides to basically spin them around when they play silly buggers - not going to engage in a head pushing contest, as that only encourages them... *grin* T.
  15. Trubs sends you slobbery kisses right back @animallover99 - and happy woo-woos... T.
  16. They still look pretty pleased with themselves... lol! T.
  17. As long as she's not suffering in any way, she'll keep getting whatever she likes to eat... and regular trips to her boyfriend for checkups... *grin* I wish she'd stop dribbling on my pillow though... cold slobber on yer cheek is not exactly the nicest thing... ewww! T.
  18. Just a little update for Trubs' fans... still doing pretty well so far... eating fine, and only gets a bit breathless when excited (like when she sees her fave vet... grrr!). We have an appointment to see her boyfriend (the vet) next Wednesday for a checkup. The internal throat/tongue tumour is now about the size of a baseball on the left side, and I can feel a thread going across the front of her throat to another lump about the size of a ping-pong ball on the right. The one on the top rear of the tongue is not much bigger that I can see, but there could be growth behind there that we can't see... food still passes it just fine, so not overly concerned about that one just now. No problems chewing up and swallowing chicken carcases or turkey necks... or treats... *grin* She's also loving the duck eggs I've been bringing home from work... yummo! She has started dribbling a bit when asleep... which is a bit annoying when it's on my pillow... ewww! Will have another update after we see the vet next week, OK? T.
  19. Hang in there Sniper... you can be the exception that proves the rule and beats this nasty! Hugs to you and yours @DesertDobes... not the best news... but there is some hope still. T.
  20. I've left a message for Steve (phone) about this thread... she'll possibly be by eventually to address it... T.
  21. The Standard Poodles are not like the smaller versions... much more like "regular" dogs, but they don't shed... bonus! ... and they look gorgeous in the "puppy" or shaggy clip. T.
  22. Yay for Sniper!!! Best news/outcome ever! Please give him hugs from all his DOL fans... I'm sure he'd like that... *grin* Oh... and one can get quite used to baked beans when we know it's for a good cause... lol! T.
  23. Thanks @grumpette... the vet says she also has the teeth of a 5 year old... all very nice and pearly. She used to be about 5kg leaner too... but now it doesn't matter so much if I over-indulge her feeding desires... *grin* T.
  24. It's amazing how many that COULD help in situations like that, feel that there may be reprisals on THEM if they come forward... everyone is frightened of the RSPCA. T.
  25. She sends her best woo-woos and slobbery kisses to you @animallover99... T.
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