(Bertha Vanikiotis)

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Nino Francesco Vanikiotis, 18 months, breed unknown, lives in the country of Peru. “He is very protective and always looks out for each of us. He is one of those who wakes up very early in the morning, entertains himself, jumps and runs with his favorite toy, waking everyone up.”

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