Alivia was recently diagnosed with Cushing's - Alivia has passed

I think it sounds encouraging, I know it can be discouraging but it really all sounds positive, Mary Beth and I think we can see a light at the end of the tunnel. Susan did have some hard PT so I think it comes with the territory and the past problems you had.

I cant wait to find out Maxwell's DNA. We did Koko's and we all wrote down our guesses and put them in a jar and had a special ceremony with the grandkids when the results came in. We were all wrong:):rolleyes: He is a SHIPEKOK- Shih Tzsu, Pekingese and Cocker Spaniel. Hubby tells everyone Koko is a one of a kind, very rare breed and there are only a few Shipekoks in existance:rolleyes:

Anyway it is fun to wait and guess and then get the actual results. So our guess is JRT and German Shepard? Cant wait to find out!!!

Hang in there, sweetie, I just know it will get better for you and I am so happy Maxwell has come into his own just like Koko. They both have stepped up to the plate as Alivia and Zoe trained them very well.

Big Hugs

Hi Mary Beth

Hope this finds you feeling a bit better and in less pain!! What breed did Max turn out to be?? Hope the PT is going well and the knee is loosening up! x

me too, did you get the DNA report?

how are you both doing?

Happy 14th birthday to Maxwell Jake!!
Time goes by so fast! And now, the long awaited DNA test results...hint...Max is NOT the purebred Jack Russell Terrier I was told he was. :confused::
Drum roll, please. He is 1/2 Russell Terrier (Not Parson Russell Terrier, which is the name JRT was changed to when they were accepted into the AKC) and he is 1/2 Border Terrier, DALMATION and mixed breed. The breeds in the "mixed portion" in the order of most likely are: Sealyham Terrier, Pekingese, Norwich Terrier, Catahoula Leopard Dog (Huh?!) and Miniature Bull Terrier. He may contain one or more of these, but not all.

The funny thing is every time I get Max a summer haircut, his black dots show and I call him my little Dalmatian! So funny that he actually is! :D That may also explain his BIG teeth! Anyway, I would not change a thing about him! Love that little guy!!

As for me, I am still not doing as well as I should be at this point. I can't drive, walking is hard and I still have a lot of pain and swelling. I saw my ortho on Thursday. He said the x-rays "look" good and he still expects a good result but he can't explain why I am having so much pain at this point. I had several surgeries on this knee 20+ years ago and that makes this surgery more complicated. He wants me to see another ortho on Wednesday for a second opinion and to make sure he is not missing anything. PT is on hold, for now, until I see the second doctor. Fingers crossed that this is NOT as good as it gets because if it is, I am in big, BIG trouble.

Happy 14th Birthday, Max!

Happy birthday maxwell!!!


Well isn't that something. It always seems to hold a bit of surprise when those DNA results come in. Interesting combo that makes your maxwell truly a unique little guy.

I hope this isn't as good as it gets either. It shouldn't be so hopefully they will figure this out and get you back on track

Hugs
Sharlene and Molly muffin

happy birthday maxwell!!! :D:D:D

The HAPPIEST of Birthdays MAXWELL

Dalmatian!!!! Who would of thought that one? Lots of terriers in those genes too!!!:):):):):) What fun to get the results!!!!!

Maxwell, you are truly a one of a kind!!!

Phooey that you are not doing better, Mary Beth.:(:(:( I sure don't like to hear that. I am glad you are going for a second opinion. Do you think it could be the therapist for PT? Not all are created equal. I seem to remember Susan having one that hurt her and she switched.

Hmmm, Addy, a Shipekok? I guess that would make Max a Russebordamatian. Definitely one of a kind!! :p

He was sold as a purebred JRT (now known as Parson Russell Terrier), but he has no JRT in him! He is half "Russell Terrier", which is a similar breed, but shorter. Oh, well. It just makes him more special! :D

Alivia, on the other hand was definitely a purebred JRT/Parson Russell Terrier. The man that bred her mother was super picky about who she bred with. There was no doubt in my mind about her.

I am hoping the second doctor has some ideas, or at least can say with confidence I will improve in time. If I knew that for sure, I could deal with the issues now.

Hmmmm, I think we need an update:):):):):)

How are you and Maxwell?