Many of you know that our beloved Rowdy, farm dog extraordinaire, was hit by a car in November.

We've been wanting another farm dog, but were waiting for the right one to come along.

A man literally drove up our driveway and gave us our newest addition to the farm. Therefore, we assumed that this was indeed the "right one".

Meet Max. Isn't he a cute little fella?

He is a 7 wk old Australian Shepherd. He has to be one of the smartest, calmest, and cutest puppies I've witnessed to date.

The girls are smitten over him. I have to admit. I am too.

Farmer Jason has already taken him on errands with him and has high hopes that he will be a good working farm dog.

Max is quite fond of farm life and has received a total of 3 baths since he's been here- for a week.

On one occasion, he was sprayed by a tom cat. Can we say GROSS???

On another occasion, he discovered mud.

On the last occasion, he decided to eat pig poop.

I feel like I have a newborn living in this house all over again. Puppies are hard work. But, oh so fun!