Wow that was a pretty good response. Thanks guys
The icons and numbers are just transfers. I am very poor at free hand I am afraid. The don't shine or stand out because the model has been sprayed with testers dull coat which is brilliant stuff.
It is indeed a dog and its there pretty much because this army will be used by my girlfriend and she likes dogs plus I think its cool

Also when I enter the finished army into armies on parade it will add a more scenic effect to the tank.
I am currently getting a video of the model with some info on what was done to it ready to upload. I will link it on here when its ready.