I guess those pics are rather tiny, so I'll try this again…hopefully I got it this time :)

Brian n' Cairo in Iowa

I see they appear as thumbnails, hope y'all can see them!

Here's some picture's of Cairo's first adventure into the wilderness! :) (I hope the resizing worked) He loved every minute of it! I was amazed at how well he did. He seemed incredibly natural out there. He climbs over logs and everything else, and in all of the pics he's posing himself! The hike was the perfect length too, right as we were about out he started to get tired and wanted up, so I carried him out the rest of the way. :)

Congratulations - sO cute! Happy for you!

@SeattleMax:

How does he like the snow?

Haha I didn't seem to phase him! He didn't get too much of it this year, though - it was too cold to go out at first and it's now melted!

@tanza:

Congrats… he is related to my Franie and Trip.... amazing how fast they find the back of a couch and the window!

Yes! - he loves it up there! Thanks, Cairo has a nice extended family :D

@lisastewart:

I always feel guilty when they start to cry on the way home after leaving their pack.

I know - he only cried a little bit at first though, and then he slept most of the way! The last picture is actually him in the car. Yeah you'll have to meet him next time in Ames!

Thanks for the compliments everyone!

Brian n Cairo

Hey everyone, here's a few introductory pics of my new my buddy Cairo!! He's awesome, everything I could hope for and more!! I think I'm going to register him as Rafiki's Play On. His momma is Rafiki's American Idol and sire is C-Quest's Just Push Play. More pics to come :)

@lisastewart:

They especially smell like fritos when you are dremeling their toe nails. You may want your breeder to give you a demo on dremelling when you pick up your pup. Mine did and I never picked up clippers again

Haha I'll definitely be thinking about that now! Thanks for the advice - she told me about the tool to use and that's a good idea getting a demo.

@Knipper:

or unbuttered popcorn. I miss that smell!
I have another three weeks to go before Cricket joins us. I went on a shoppind spree the other day and have pretty much everything.

That is funny - I like your name choice! That was a fun shopping spree… :)

@Patty:

This so exciting - I can just imagine how you are feeling. I'm sure you will come away with the right little B for you!

Thanks - now that the date's so close it's even harder to wait!

@Basenjimamma:

Their feet seriously smell like cheese puffs, fritos or corn chips..no lie…it is delish, as if they weren't addicting enough huh?

LOL I laughed hard when I read this! Yes as if!! That sounds delish I love corn chips….this should work out :D

@Schouiffy:

congrats congrats!!

Thank ya!:)

@tanza:

Otherwise call "Frito Feet" :D

LOL! :D You guys might have to explain that one to me!

@Kipawa:

I'm so excited for you! Only a few more sleeps until you get to smell corn chip toes! :)

If I can sleep until then! :) LOL corn chip toes?!?!

@Basenjimamma:

jippea..so excited for you..can't wait to see pictures.

Thanks! :)

@tanza:

Yes,…. Heart and Soul is also related to Franie!!!

About picking a puppy, usually the breeder will "pick" for you, based on sex and color preference if you have one along with your personality and lifestyle. So don't be surprised if she already has one in mind for you.

Yes!! - that's awesome they're related. Got it - yeah thankfully she will be helping me choose!

Hey everyone! I'm so excited I just had to announce that I am going to get Cairo this Saturday!!! I had my eye on the puppy in my picture but it's not set in stone yet - any suggestions for choosing a puppy? I think whichever one I "click" with is probably most important?! I went shopping yesterday and I think my house is officially puppy-proofed. Any additional/last minute suggestions would be appreciated! My camera is all charged :) Pat, I posted on your profile! :)

Thanks again everyone for the warm welcomes and the all the feedback! I'm glad to part of your community and look forward to talking to you all in the future!

Brian in Iowa :)