My owner fell in love with my breed since she first saw her first specimen, back in 2001. However, she had to wait until she had the right conditions to have a dog of my breed. And, almost unexpectedly, I fell on her arms. João Silvino, knowing Carla’s interest on the breed, and as the d’Alpetratínia Kennel had conditions for a dog of my type, talked to their friend Dédalo and got her a great Christmas present – me!

So, at two months of age I left my native island and flew to Lisbon, where my owner went to get me. I spent my first day in the city, where I tried to explain to the Husky of one of Carla’s neighbours who was in charge; I also tried to explain to the next door neighbour that it is not nice not to like dogs (but I don’t know if I helped)! When I finally came to the d’Alpetratínia Kennel, do you think I was the least impressed by all those Estrela Mountain Dogs running loose? No way! For a week I tried to explain them that it was I who was in charge! But they kindly explained me that maybe that was no so!...

But the difference in me between then and now…If when I came here I sure was a cocky puppy, now I’m a super nice dog, a real Mary-go-round, all I want is petting and cuddling from everyone (and every dog I know)! Only if Carla goes away will I be able to give up this pleasure to follow her. I really don’t like to let her off my sight!