Cupcake

Nov 03, 2013

Cuppers is an incredible watchdog. We paid $200 for her for my son, who is epileptic. Within two days, his body jerks were cut in half. She rides with me on special occasions, and even as a new puppy, did not pee in my truck. At only 5 pounds, she has the spirit of a German Shepard… And doesn’t mind letting you know it.

Gerald Northcutt | Company driver, Megaway

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