Angus,
I'll be damned if I can remember the manufacturer of the forks, I bought them at my dealers recommendation. I do know they are probably overkill for my requirements. They are heavy, takes all my might just to lift one side when there off. I'll have a look this weekend to see if there's a name on them.
As for the pooch - no Ridgeback in him, though we did look at Ridgebacks at the time, beautiful dogs. He's a rescue, part shepherd and part ???? Your guess is as good as mine, Vet says he's got Lab in him.