Yes they are keepers, and yes they are littermates ... brothers. The guy was so nice, and I know he was hurting by having to give them up. I insured him that I would send him regular updates w/ pictures! I hugged him and wished him well as I left ... and gave him a check although he was sweet enough to not ask for any money for them. He was a very nice young man, left to raise his young infant boy. The poor little fella just clung to me while his daddy was helping my hubby load the car with all of their supplies. I know that little boy is going through so much right now too. It's heartbreaking to watch such precious families have to suffer so much.