(James Mattson)

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Cooper and Connor are 8 year old miniature Schnauzers from Hilton Head, South Carolina. “The Salt and pepper one opens doors, cabinets, etc, and the black and silver comes and tells on him. They love the Ocean and beach and surfing.”

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