I was one of a litter, tri-coloured, with ears the colour of black tea and toffee, gambling away with my doggy siblings; then one day my Mummy came to see us but I don’t think she knew she was my Mummy yet!

I did! I got up, went straight over to her, put my nose to her face and gave her a kiss and well we can safely say that was pretty much that. 🐾

There were probably sensible things she was supposed to think about before choosing a puppy but when you know you know and I’d already chosen.

She knew she couldn’t leave me behind, so I went home and became part of the family.

I was actually a secret for a little while because Daddy and my hooman brother didn’t know I was coming –  ta da…

Surprise! 😂 and I’ve been making my presence known ever since.

I take welcoming people home VERY seriously; it doesn’t particularly matter whether you’ve been away all day or approximately seven minutes, a proper welcome is required.

I get down low, I roll around, I make an enormous fuss and Daddy inevitably ends up bent double laughing and giving me a kiss and this is pretty much exactly as it should be.

Being part of my family isn’t only about making them laugh, I’m there for the ordinary days too. I get everyone outside, I make sure walks happen, I’m there for cuddles, company and those moments when sometimes just having your dog beside you is exactly what you need.

I’ve even discovered I’m rather good at getting my family talking, check me out!

They’re not necessarily a family who sit down and announce that they’re going to have a big conversation, but take me for a walk, have me lying nearby or start absent-mindedly stroking my ears and somehow the talking happens all by itself.

Clever, aren’t I?

I didn’t know any of this when I was that little puppy sitting with my brothers and sisters, I just saw my Mummy and I knew.

I chose her and…

I’d choose her all over again.

Love,

Bruno 🐾