This is Violet, a Portuguese water dog from a March 2019 litter labeled “superheroes.” She is brilliant and energetic. Since she joined us in May, she has learned too much to list. She loves untying knots, fetching, catching and having her belly scratched. She is extremely affectionate. She is “super!”

Lori and Tom Gatheral

Waterford

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