My Concha...sweet, sweet Concha!
-------------Originally posted from “When Emily Goes Out”--------------Disclaimer: Contains canine nudity
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On April 2018 we welcomed a new family member; he is a very affectionate, handsome black Labrador Retriever puppy. We decided to call him Concha, A the popular sweet bun from Latin America.
Concha’s First Professional Photoshoot by Georgia Corbett
A vision board from the past!
I've been in love with Concha's breed for so long. It blossomed when I stumbled on a
Franklin Mint ad featuring a porcelain plate of an illustration of two black Labrador Retriever puppies, one of the puppy seems to be chewing a toy duck, in an old Reader's Digest magazine. The pups' faces on the plate were captivating; those soulful and loving gazes convinced me that this is the breed for me.
Labrador Retriever was my chosen subject in one of my projects during my time in the art school, I put all of my love on rendering it, earning me the highest grade from my art instructor.
Concha's breed gravitates towards bodies of water, very affectionate, and is very food-oriented! --- sounds like me! From then on, the dream of welcoming a black Labrador Retriever in my life started with a promise to my future pooch that I would do the best I could to provide a loving forever home, a dog could have.
That day arrived one week after my husband's birthday; he flew back in Alberta to pick him up from the breeder
after setting up an appointment with them a few months prior.
Bye Alberta!
Life with our Concha is not always easy, He requires hands-on training and tons of patience to make sure Concha grows into a healthy, happy, and well-behaved dog. Our schedules and space adjusted to accommodate his needs, from waking up earlier for his first 'potty of the day, puppy-proofing our home, not being upset when he chews on our possessions, being understanding when 'accidents' happen, and welcoming all the adjustments as his needs and quirks continuously change.
We also have several rewarding moments in our lives, such as every time we witness Concha's progress, and whenever we receive (plenty of) compliments on how well-behaved and beautiful he is; our hearts brimming with pride. He enriches our lives in so many ways!
Concha the Sweetbun
Pamola Bakery’s Concha
Its not the first time I have mentioned the sweet buns that stole my heart - Concha and the Japanese equivalent - Melon pan; my favourite Japanese bakery in Vancouver add
Melon Pan With Mochi and Chocolate Cream
mochi in their Melon pan, adding a rich, sticky filling in its pillowy texture!
My husband introduced me to Concha, a sweet bun crowned beautifully with a crusty mixture of flour, sugar, and shortening, one of the best buns to dip in hot chocolate or coffee, which makes me look forward to breakfast. The same feeling our Concha has for us every morning, greeting us happily with his tail wagging and rolling on his back asking for belly rubs - every day my Concha steals my heart.
I created an Instagram account for Concha To record all of our joyful Concha times as much as we could, feel free to follow his account!
