She's a dog mum! Sofia Richie cuddles up to her sweet new pup during a brisk stroll with a friend

 She's found the perfect antidote after breaking up with Justin Bieber. 

And Sofia Richie looked happy and comfortable in all-black during a day out with a pal in LA on Friday.

As the two walked, the daughter of Lionel Richie cradled the new object of her affection, her new pup Flynn.

Scroll down for video 

Go-to attire: Sofia Richie, 18, looked comfortable in all-black during a day out with a pal in LA on Friday

Go-to attire: Sofia Richie, 18, looked comfortable in all-black during a day out with a pal in LA on Friday

Sofia was dressed comfortably in a Moschino shirt, paired with matching coloured leggings and trainers. 

The pretty blonde accessorized with dark shades, gold jewellery and a multi-coloured purse. 

Her pal wore a similar outfit, instead opting for a white pullover and black leggings.

Dog mum: As the two walked, the daughter of Lionel Richie cradled her new pup Flynn

Dog mum: As the two walked, the daughter of Lionel Richie cradled her new pup Flynn

Athletic attire: The teen was dressed comfortably in a Moschino shirt, paired with matching coloured leggings and trainers

Athletic attire: The teen was dressed comfortably in a Moschino shirt, paired with matching coloured leggings and trainers

Standout piece: The pretty blonde accessorized with dark shades, gold jewellery and a multi-coloured purse

Standout piece: The pretty blonde accessorized with dark shades, gold jewellery and a multi-coloured purse

On Thursday, the former reality star took to Instagram to share a snap of her new furry friend. 

In the photo, the teen, dressed in a '90s-inspired plaid shirt, athletic trousers and slippers, sat on the ground as she watched her dog before her.

'Baby Flynn Richie,' wrote Sofia.  

'Baby Flynn Richie': On Thursday, the former reality star took to Instagram to share a snap of her new furry friend

'Baby Flynn Richie': On Thursday, the former reality star took to Instagram to share a snap of her new furry friend

Like many of her Hollywood counterparts, Sofia first hit the spotlight thanks to her famous last name. 

The beauty is the daughter of singer Lionel Richie, and the younger sister of Nicole Richie. 

Her notoriety elevated even more after she linked to Justin Bieber earlier this summer. 

The beggining: Like many of her Hollywood counterparts, Sofia first hit the spotlight thanks to her famous last name

The beggining: Like many of her Hollywood counterparts, Sofia first hit the spotlight thanks to her famous last name

The comments below have not been moderated.

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.

By posting your comment you agree to our house rules.

Who is this week's top commenter? Find out now