Man that is a great looking hound, he looks like some serious mischief right there. Our recent addition (rescued Mal pup) helped me service tractor right in the middle of hay season. She swiped oil cap! I had to improvise with some cobbled up PVC! That evening she dropped it back in middle of driveway! Congrats on the new addition to the family! On serious note I applaud your courage for having the strength to replace a long time companion. Every time we lose one I swear I will not replace it so as not to experience that pain and loss again. But then much like you just experienced, yet another one needs a bit of help and I cannot say no. Just some absolutely great coloring on your new pup. Beautiful and clearly gonna be a handful for awhile! Spoil him rotten but make him work for it!