1 year since Axel arrived!!! *pic heavy*

Well, today is the day! We've had our lovable lad for a year today. This time last year we drove up to stoke, my husband and sister chickened out and stayed in the car, and I headed round the walk in the rain. I think it's safe to say I was smitten with him straight away
He's changed so much, he has come out of himself and is a real character. He's great with everything we throw at him, he's a well travelled boy and so loved. I'd like to take a little trip down the memory lane of this last year, my first as a dog owner...

How I first saw him, on Sky news


At the kennels, the picture sent to me


First day home -
a year ago today


Settling in


Learning about little dogs


First time camping


One of my all time favourites!


Enjoying the ring


First time off-lead


Me and my lad


Enjoying the snow


Another favourite picture


Silly boy


On one of his many travels


Shining in the sun


Running for the fun of it


Taken today




Sorry for the overload - he's had a busy year!!!

Aww bless. Happy Gotcha day Axel. He looks amazing compared to the first pic they sent you. It must have a been a joy for you to see him blossom into such a settled and handsome lad.

Terrific pics full of joy Axel, thanks for allowing us to share in your obvious delight....

fantastic piccys of axel and you both, lovely to see his story in pictures. Happy Gotcha day Axel, big greyhound shaped snuggles from Paris and Phil x

Brilliant! am so happy for you all n Axel's a good lad x

Loved seeing his first year.... wishing you many more happy ones together

I remember Axel joining Dogsey so well because you know how much I love hounds
He is a very handsome boy who has really blossomed in his first year.
I look forward to seeing loads more pics of him

Lovely photos, he really has blossomed!

Wow Mel......what a wonderful job you have done with that beautiful boy! The difference in him is incredible. Not just his physical appearance, but he looks so very happy...the way all greys should look.
You should be so very proud of yourself...and thankyou for what you've done for this boy! xxxx

Awww Heres to many more years with Axel!