puppy!

Since the breeder they'd been planning to buy from was being a big jerk, my parents decided to look elsewhere to get a puppy. They sent some pictures from a place to my brother today, who forwarded them to me, and they were all extremely cute. My mom called soon after to say that she and my dad were going to visit the place and have a look at the puppies, who are currently 12 weeks old.

Then she called about an hour ago, saying that they'd stayed for four hours at the breeder's place...and were driving home with a puppy this very minute. He looks like this.

ISN'T HE CUTE??!???!?! ^*^
I like the spots on his back. Gives him a bit of character. :) I wonder if he was posed that way for the picture or if he really lays down like that? Mom said he ran right up to them when they got there and was extremely friendly, and that at the moment they were driving in the car with him, and he was laying on his back in her lap (which is a very good sign, because dogs have to feel VERY safe with you before they'll lie with their belly up when you're around). Apparently the breeder has two little daughters and a 9-month-old baby, and they've handled him so much that he's pretty well socialized for his age and has no fear of being around people.

We need to think of a name for him! any suggestions? :D