Happy Birthday Clementine!

Little Clem, our sweet sunshine girl, is one today!

What a year it has been. Clementine has filled our lives with so much joy, laughter, and sweetness. She was the easiest puppy to train and is such a love. We fell in love with Clem the moment we saw her--just a tiny little potato only a few weeks old!

The first time we met beautiful Clementine (in the pink collar) and her sweet brothers and sisters, 17 December 2022

We were beyond fortunate to have the loveliest breeder experience ever. Julie, who has a background in animal rescue and is extraordinary with dogs, provided the most caring and loving home for mum Ripple and dad Smith--and by extension, their five incredibly cute puppies (Clementine, Stellar, Dougal, Crunchie, and Mike). We could not be more grateful for Julie and Dave for raising such a wonderful little puppy!

We got to visit Clemmie again on New Year's Day--by this time the pups were running around and showing off their little personalities.

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Little Lemony Clemeny is in the hot pink collar

Toward the end of our visit, Clem fell asleep snuggled up with her mum

Soon enough, it was time to bring our girl home! We couldn't wait to snuggle her and introduce her to her big brother, Winston.

Poor little one was absolutely terrified on the ride home--and carsick :(

Clem and Win playing on Clemmie's first day home

We couldn't believe how fast Winnie and Clemmie became friends.

We haven't stopped adventuring since the moment we brought Clementine home in January! Since then, our girl has...

Learned how to climb stairs:

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And, shortly after, climbed a mountain...

Trekking up Mam Tor

Witnessed the coronation of a new king...

Watching the broadcast of the coronation live from Valley Gardens in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, UK

Visited three countries (UK, France, and the US)...

Bonjour from Paris!

Been on a train, a plane, and a boat...

ORY to ERW

Dipped paws in the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean...

Clem's first visit to the beach, Saltburn, North Yorkshire, UK, June 2023

And visited castles, pubs, restaurants, abbeys, and parks...

Whew! Time to celebrate and then, perhaps a nap?