Puppy love! Helena Christensen cuts a casually chic figure as she treats her dog Kuma to a sunny stroll with a male friend

By Jj Nattrass For Mailonline

Published: 07:02 EST, 2 June 2016 | Updated: 16:40 EST, 2 June 2016

She's been inundating her Instagram feed with shots of her adorable puppy, Kuma.

And Helena Christensen appears more in love than ever with the most recent addition to her family, as she treated her miniature Australian Shepherd to a walk through New York.

Heading out for a stroll along the river with a male friend, the 47-year-old model cut a casually chic figure as she lavished attention on her adorable four-legged friend. 

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Summer style: Helena Christensen appears more in love than ever with the most recent addition to her family, as she treated her miniature Australian Shepherd, Kuma, to a walk through New York

Summer style: Helena Christensen appears more in love than ever with the most recent addition to her family, as she treated her miniature Australian Shepherd, Kuma, to a walk through New York

Making the most of some downtime in the city, the Danish model headed out for a relaxing walk in the sunshine with her four-legged friend.

The brunette beauty  - who has posed for the likes of Chanel, Versace and Prada - opted for a laid back summer style.

Teaming a low-cut black vest with a stone dungaree midi skirt, the billboard beauty and photographer managed to retain her modesty while showing some skin.

And they called it puppy love: Heading out for a stroll along the river with a male friend, the 47-year-old model cut a casually chic figure as she lavished attention on her adorable four-legged friend

And they called it puppy love: Heading out for a stroll along the river with a male friend, the 47-year-old model cut a casually chic figure as she lavished attention on her adorable four-legged friend

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The star took a stroll with the pup and her pal out in New York looking coolly casual in this ensemble.

The famous model stunned in a casual apron-style dress layered over a black vest top and teamed the outfit with a pair of sleek tan sandals.

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Subtly drawing attention to her cleavage thanks to the top's lace detailing along the neckline, Helena also made sure her lithe and tanned legs were on display - thanks to her midi dress.

Helena rounded her look off with a pair of complementary sandals, which only added to her summery vibe. 

She accessorised her look in a typically chic yet low-key manner, with a black leather handbah and over-sized tortoise shell sunglasses.

Plenty of attention: Making the most of some downtime in the city, the Danish model headed out for a relaxing walk in the sunshine with her four-legged friend 

Plenty of attention: Making the most of some downtime in the city, the Danish model headed out for a relaxing walk in the sunshine with her four-legged friend 

Seasonal and stylish: The brunette beauty - who has posed for the likes of Chanel, Versace and Prada - opted for a laid back summer style

Seasonal and stylish: The brunette beauty - who has posed for the likes of Chanel, Versace and Prada - opted for a laid back summer style

Wearing her dark locks tied up in a messy bun, the model kept her hair off of her face - inadvertently showcasing her striking and pretty features.

Her friend went for an equally relaxed look, teaming a navy Tee with ripped jeans and white hightop sneakers.

And it seems her bearded pal was just as enamoured with her puppy, as the bearded gent picked up Helena's puppy and lavished cuddles and attention on it.

Topping up the tan? Teaming a low-cut black vest with a stone dungaree midi skirt, the billboard beauty and photographer managed to retain her modesty while showing some skin

Topping up the tan? Teaming a low-cut black vest with a stone dungaree midi skirt, the billboard beauty and photographer managed to retain her modesty while showing some skin

Another fan of Kuma: It seems her bearded pal was just as enamoured with her puppy, as the bearded gent picked up Helena's puppy and lavished cuddles and attention on it

Another fan of Kuma: It seems her bearded pal was just as enamoured with her puppy, as the bearded gent picked up Helena's puppy and lavished cuddles and attention on it

Her new best friend: Helena is believed to have brought her puppy home in March, and the pair have been near inseparable since

Her new best friend: Helena is believed to have brought her puppy home in March, and the pair have been near inseparable since

Back in May the model shared an artsy black and white selfie with fellow model Martha Hunt who had the pup clutched to her shoulder.

'This sweet girl came by for a lil puppy hangout,' Helena wrote alongside the snap she posted on her Instagram.

The Australian Shepherd has one blue eye and one brown, a common feature in the multi-colored breed.

She also took to Instagram to let her fans know that she'd decided to call the new addition to her family Kuma, explaining it means bear in Japanese.

Helena also recently launch a beachwear collaboration with Thomson, creating a range of boyfriend style beach shirts. 

'This sweet girl came by for a lil puppy hangout': The model shared an artsy black and white selfie with fellow model Martha Hunt who had the pup clutched to her shoulder

'This sweet girl came by for a lil puppy hangout': The model shared an artsy black and white selfie with fellow model Martha Hunt who had the pup clutched to her shoulder

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