Ginger may have borrowed a line from Teddy Roosevelt, but she was quick to modify it.

ZuZu gives newcomer Merry Puppins a careful nose-to-nose sniff test, beginning a curious and gentle introduction between golden retrievers.

The newest member of the pack, Merry Puppins, gets the sniff test from Ginger.

ZuZu was bouncing across the couch on a sunny afternoon when she suddenly stopped just long enough to give me this look.

A montage of Ginger at eight weeks, three months, and six months celebrates a puppy growing up surrounded by love.

A side-by-side portrait shows Ginger at eight weeks old and again just over three months later, revealing how quickly golden puppies grow.

Puppy ZuZu joins the family, bringing joy, hope, and a new chapter for the golden girls.

Little Ginny finds the perfect place to rest her head, snuggled up beside Paczki on the couch.

Puppy ZuZu poses with Daisy and Paczki in a portrait that keeps the goldens in color.

Ginger proudly carries a big stick, giving the day her own unmistakable golden-retriever spin.