Meet Grimm
You won’t read another profile like mine… and that’s because there isn’t another dog quite like me.
I’m Grimm — 35kg of love and personality… and I bring a whole lot of joy wherever I go.
I’m a Wolfhound x Mastiff, which basically means I’m a big softie in a growing body. I love a good play session with my big foster sisters, I’m getting really good on social outings and if there’s a ball or water involved even better. Splashing, sniffing, zoomies I’m all in.
I’m currently living with four very enthusiastic puppies and I’m incredibly gentle with them, which probably tells you a lot about my nature. Big body, soft heart.
I love connection so a home with another fur buddy to play with and a family that is around often is my preference
Now, here’s the part that makes me… me.
I have a heart condition. I manage it really well. I mostly self-regulate and I tend to know my limits. I enjoy a couple of gentle walks a week to get my mental stimulation but mostly I play with my foster sisters at home to let off steam. I don’t know there is anything wrong with me I just love life.
There’s nothing to be done medically beyond what’s already in place, so there shouldn’t be ongoing expensive vet surprises. My medication is simple and very affordable. What matters most is that I get to live a life full of love, fun, connection and presence for however long that may be.
If you are the kind of human who understands that some dogs come into your life for a reason not always for as long as you’d like, but exactly as long as they’re meant to then we might just be perfect for each other.
HEALTH WAIVER:
Grimm has a Grade V/VI left basilar systolic heart murmur. On 29/1/26, he had a specialist appointment with Veterinary Cardiac Services.
Grimm has normal respiratory rate and effort, no crackles or other abnormal lung sounds detected.
Clinical Assessment
Echocardiogram: Severe subvalvular aortic stenosis (SAS), moderate LV concentric hypertrophy, normal LA size.
Clinical assessment: SAS results from a ring of fibrous tissue in the left ventricular outflow tract. It is a developmental disease appearing within the first months of life. Progressive stenosis remains possible up until approximately 12 months of age. Patients with severe
SAS are at high risk of clinical decompensation (e.g. syncope, CHF, sudden death).
Grimm has commenced atenolol 1mg/kg BID (1mg/kg).
Grimm will need to lead a mild activity lifestyle and will only need small walks. The cardiologist recommends monitoring sleeping respiratory rates ensuring < 30 breaths/minute.
A repeat echo is recommended in 6-9 months time. Long term prognosis is generally poor however survival into middle age (or older) is possible in some dogs.
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