It's been awhile since the original post and quite alot of water has passed under the veritable bridge since then. As you may observe, Sam Picasso has grown! He has lost his roundness and cudliness and now, 5 1/2 months old, is beginning to look like a real Rottie. But, don't be fooled by his dolefulness. He is a definately a Rottweiler wanting to get out!