WHO IS TOBY?

GREETINGS FROM SOUTH AFRICA!
MAXMOM here...

On the 24th January, TOBY turned 18 months old!

So, who is TOBY?

TOBY is my ‘Sprinkling of MAXDOG'

He's an incredibly special Golden Retriever, who chose me on that first day of his life.
Over the last 18 months, TOBY  has grown into a vibrant, strong and demanding, 40 kg pooch. He’s a creature who has fully entrenched himself as one of our precious family members. This young animal does indeed test my patience, but he also ignites my love.

He teaches me daily that life is constantly changing and that a wonderous world exists 'out there'.

And I mustn't forget that he's a fast learner - remember how he surprised us all with his amazing stage performance in the production of  'Annie' last year.  He was only 9 months old at the time - just a baby.

Nowadays, TOBY is mainly a family dog. His training has slipped somewhat with my recent publication of MAXDOG, but he's still eager to learn and I plan to spend more quality time with him this year.

TOBY has a gorgeous, fluffy tail whose functionality is confirmed when it sweeps my coffee table clean of its contents. Our "Goofball" provides an example of energised living that I never imagined.

Our ‘Sweet Hooligan’ usurps our swimming pool, and effectively relocates it into our home after demonstrating his rendition of ‘shake’ ,’rattle’ and ‘roll’.

TOBY retrieves everything – including my underwear, and he follows MAXDOG’s tradition of running trenches in our passage, then dropping to the floor to stare at me, innocently.

You can’t ignore him; his evidence surrounds us. His tiny Golden hairs escape the clutches of all state-of-the-art vacuum cleaners.

Never fear if you’ve forgotten his food – Toby reminds us, with purpose!

Poochy arrived with a full PR Function too - should we be grateful?

 He announces visitors with euphoric applause. He showers our guests with blankets, carpets and anything he can find. All this, he does whilst grunting melodious preludes to their stay.

And when the tempo has eased, he swaggers to his corner, to fall into doggie-dreamland and occasionally enhance our ambience with healthy emissions.

Toby also provides a free gardening service for his household.

It's not often though, but when he does, you WILL notice: Clumps of grass are carefully extracted from my manicured lawn and designer holes are strategically placed - just for us!

But when I’m lonely, TOBY is immediately there – snuggling to my side and looking cute with some toy in his mouth. I have to smile and tickle his tummy.

Most Goldens come with a demeanour that oozes trust, loyalty, and life-long devotion. In Toby's case, he's been nurtured by faithful 'Aunt Tam' (MAXDOG's soulmate) for his role as my companion.  What a privilege he's had to have spent his formative years with his beautiful Matriarch:

 He’s grown from that sweet little pup....

 ...into a statuesque dog;

a perfect Golden specimen!

As anticipated, life with a Golden is always uplifting and my
 ‘Sprinkling of MAXDOG’
 continues to enrich my life!

Happy 18 months TOBY!!!
 I love you, my 'Sweet Hooligan'. 
 May you live your days, with us, in happy contentment
...and may there be MANY more!

Sending lotsaluv to you all.