Awe, Cheryl he is a cutie! I lost my little mini Schnauzer last year.. and I just started thinking about a new puppy.. but with the economy, I am not sure it is high on my list, I suppose if I found the perfect one I would think hard about it. My friend Sara called and she found a beautiful mini schnauzer for $250 (which isnt bad).. But not sure I am "there"... My mom raised poodles, does Buster have poode in him? I will go read his story.