Matisse, professionally know as GCH Claircreek Impression De Matisse, was born in Arthur, Ontario in 2011. He’s a Canadian-American hybrid; Donna Gottdenker, Matisse’s breeder approached longtime Portuguese water dog breeders Milan Lint and Peggy Helming from the States about breeding one of her females, Femme Fatale, with one of their males, Caribe, about four years ago
Between shows, Matisse is a down-to-earth dog, not the goof or the diva show dog as seen on the big screen. Recently, he’s been enjoying long bicycle rides with his “best friend” Scott. And just like any other Portie, Matisse snoozes on his grooming table or upside down in his cage between showings, snacking on favourite treats like Red Barn Lungs, Benny Bully’s Liver and rated chicken
“He will spend more time on the sofa; let me put it that way.” Source: Toronto Star Friday, February 20, 2015
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My Name Is Roxie Digs News Bites:Portuguese Water Dog Matisse Cousin to Sunny Obama Wins Best in Breed Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2015. Between shows, Matisse is a down-to-earth dog, not the goof or the diva show dog as seen on the big screen.