Clematis: Finally my first clematis bloom, 0 by Desertdenial5

Desertdenial5 wrote:
This is my first clematis to bloom. (not sure of the name) This was an unbelievable surprise since I did not think this one would make it. I have been battling gophers, chickens and puppies. Lost a couple clematis to the gophers then the puppies chewed a couple down to nothing (including this one ) and finally the chickens thought the leaves were tasty.

Now please tell me I do not have to prune this one. It is such a small vine maybe2ft total. If I do when do you prune them?