Meet Poseidon.

March also brought along a new addition to this blog of mine. His name is Poseidon, Joe's new puppy (not so new anymore...sorry people). Poseidon is an American Staffordshire Terrior, otherwise known as an Amstaff. These guys are similar to the Pit Bull but grow up to be shorter and more stocky.

Although Joe was quick to name this little guy Toby III (Toby I and Toby II: may they rest in peace), I told him it was creepy and weird to name your new dog after your two dead ones. Harsh?: Maybe. Necessary? Yes. When we found out that Joe was getting a gray (known as blue in the AKC world) with blue eyes puppy, I added it to to the fact that they were moving near the ocean and landed at the name Poseidon: God of Water. Joe will try to tell you that he named him, but it is a false statement.

When Joe first brought Poseidon home, he was quite the little nugget. He was nervous, quiet, and so small you could just squeeze him. Exhibit A & B:

This was the first and last time I got to dress Poseidon up. Whoops.

Joe had to sign a contract with the lady he purchased Poseidon from to show him until he reaches championship status because of his good markings and calm demeanor (ha). Therefore, shortly after he was brought home, he had to get his ears clipped. This may have been the most pathetic, yet adorable that I have ever seen a puppy since the one-eyed shih tzu in the Sarah McLachlan commercial. Exhibit C:

This is Poseidon pissed off.

Don't worry, he was heavily medicated and felt no pain during this process

He looked like he had horns after they clipped his ears, which was also pretty cute. Now, Poseidon is growing like crazy and we are estimating him to be about 90 pounds of muscle by the time he's full grown. Exhibit D & E:

These days Poseidon is a less shy, a lot more energetic, a lot louder, and a lot stronger. He went to puppy classes and learned to sit and to walk on a leash. He gives tons of kisses at any sign of the "smooching" noise. He chews on about anything he can get his paws on, and he doesn't show any signs of stopping the growing process. But he's definitely a lot of fun.

XOXO