There’s something amazing about mutts, don’t you think? There’s a special individuality, almost a defiance, about who they are to their core that stops you from putting them into a box. As if each of them is telling us, “You can’t label me – I’m one of a kind!” Mixed breed dogs are truly unique – and that’s why I was thrilled to work with these two mutts, Chloe & Callie!

These rescue dogs are not only unique and un-label-able in their breeding, but also in their personalities. You might think that siblings would rub off on each other, that they’d have similar traits after spending so much time together? NOPE! (Okay, to be fair, you probably only thought that if you’re an only child. Trick question, haha!) Chloe is a beautiful senior girl who’s more than happy to relax with her mom all day. No need to run around, or expend too much energy – unless you have food! Food is VERY interesting and worth jogging across the park for, not to mention sitting/staying/being a very good girl. Whereas Callie is a little firecracker – I’m pretty sure she thinks life is meant to be lived at top speed, all the time! I absolutely loved capturing her boundless energy and mischievous spirit. She’s such a cutie too! And honestly, I have to give kudos to their mom, Julie, since she handles both of their personalities in stride: she’ll walk quietly down the sand at the beach with Chloe, making sure not to go too fast, before bursting into a sprint to race Callie to the water! These girls simply couldn’t have a better mom, and they know it: she rescued both of them from pretty scary situations. I don’t know what would have happened to Chloe or Callie if their mom hadn’t stepped into their lives, but I know it wouldn’t have been good… so I’m really thankful that these three found each other! #cutestfamilyever

This is Chloe! Don’t you want to snuggle her sweet fluffy face?! She’s such a beautiful, lovely girl. (Although she’s not allowed near any high ledges anymore – turn out she hasn’t forgotten her younger & more agile days!)

And this is Callie, in a rare moment of sitting still. We also ended up with plenty of action photos of this little speed demon, when she let loose at the Del Mar dog beach. (But honestly, the next time I get a blowout I’m showing this photo to my hairdresser! Look at those flowing waves, haha! #goals )

Happy girls. Who just happen to be crazy about their mom (and vice versa).

Julie, thank you for introducing me to your amazing dogs! I can’t wait to get together with you again soon! :)

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