We also had the option of choosing between Beau and his sister. My step-daughter's classmate was taking riding lessons. The instructor found mom and her 6 pups (1 male, 5 females) in her barn around New Years, 2016. By the time I entered their saga, only Beau and one sister were still available. I chose Beau, I was hooked the moment I saw him.
Top pic is Beau at 6 weeks old. Bottom is this past May..17 months old.
Randy