[Xeph]

Joplin von Eichenluft has arrived! His call name is Mahler, but he is already also known as Butter Bean and The Sable Buffalo!

He is 10 weeks old today (these particular pics are a week old). I've had him for just over a week, but my internet has been freaking DEAD, so I haven't been able to share! TRAVESTY!!!

At his first vet visit last week, he weighed 18.5 pounds!

First meeting:

Taken by the breeder a couple of days before he arrived. He matches Unkie Strauss!

This is what mad Mahler looks like. I was just outside the fence, and he was LIVID that I went out to the driveway without him!

Shortly after that, he managed to get stuck in the fence xD He was extracted without incident.

Wesson: There's only room for one puppy in this house, and that's ME!

Mahler: Beat it, sister! I'm smaller, I'm cuter, and I'm SABLE!

Mahler is a master tail hunter

First vet visit!

They poked me in the butt with needles. Do not like.

 

[ChaosIsAWeim]

Aw he's so cute. Love the photos, Wesson is looking good too.

 

[Tofu_pup]

Too freakin' cute!

 

[hargyle]

Love the fence shot! those paws are the greatest!

 

[HyperFerret]

Love the photos, SO CUTE! The fence pic is a favorite.

 

[Abbylynn]

That is one beautiful puppy!

 

[Niraya]

Aw! Lovin' Wesson and him together!

 

[diversedogmom]

beautiful pup!

 

[RoughCollie]

He is adorable!

 

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Awesome energy!

 

[BellaPup]

O-M-G! I'm in looooooove!!!! Those are some terrific pics.

 

[Spirit_of_Cotons]

Oh my gosh he's so adorable!

 

[Vicky88]

Awwww, he is beautiful.

 

[Rowdy]

Beautiful puppy! Love the fence shot.

 

[Keechak]

You KNOW I love him!

 

[winniec777]

No fair! Too much puppy cuteness! He is gorgeous. Is he going to be your new SD eventually? I thought you mentioned that.

 

[LittleFr0g]

I know I've told you this before, but he is just so freaking adorable! I love him, can't wait to see how he matures!

 

[Xeph]

Is he going to be your new SD eventually?

Yes indeedily doodily The Buffalo will take over for Mousedog in April of 2014. The plan is to have Strauss retire on his 10th birthday (barring any health troubles, of course...he'll be retired early if necessary).

 

[Inga]

He is so stinking cute! I am not on here enough lately and am not keeping track. Who the heck is Wesson again? Your house must be getting a llttle crowded now, 4 dogs? You must be nuts too with what...3 puppies? Mirada is still puppyish, right?

 

[winniec777]

Yes indeedily doodily The Buffalo will take over for Mousedog in April of 2014. The plan is to have Strauss retire on his 10th birthday (barring any health troubles, of course...he'll be retired early if necessary).

That is terrific. Such a huge investment all around in time, training, bonding, etc. and so gratifying, I'll bet, to do it all from scratch with a nice little (well, not so little!) puppy. I know what a godsend Strauss has been. I wish you many happy times with your new Super-Dog-in-Training!