Wanderlust

Surprise, Surprise!

Some of you will not be surprised to learn that on Saturday, we took on a new little challenge. This six week old puppy is mostly lab and a smidge husky, which gives him the interesting color and blue eyes. Miles went along to get him and has since been neurotically enthralled with him, following him everywhere and routinely drenching the poor puppy in his siliva. Miles has been desperate for canine companionship for many months and we thought it was a good time to take the plunge and go for number two. Don't worry, though Mom and Dad. We're stopping here!!

The puppy is very fiesty and independent and can definitely hold his own, which is one of the reasons we chose him over his brothers and sisters. The breeder said that he was first to fight his way to the food bowl and last to leave. He growls at toys and shakes them, although they are twice his size and doesn't hesitate to bite Miles's jowls or bat at his nose with those little razor claws of his. But he does snuggle, especially when he first wakes up, and he grunts and mews when he wants to be held and loved. There's only one problem...
He's still a no name! So we decided we could use your help on this one. We've picked out some names and I'll give you a little background on each.

Rutger: This is a name that George has always liked and wanted to name a kid, but I've always objected. I agreed to using it for the dog, though.
Khyber: This is a famous pass between the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
McKinley: Yes, the mountain in Alaska (natives call it Denali). We thought it would reflect our love of hiking.
Monk: Last name of famous jazz great Thelonious Monk, and in keeping with the jazz theme behind our first dog's name (Miles Davis)

So we're letting you guys name our dog. Are we crazy? Vote in the poll before Sunday and find out.