Riva is our third hovawart female but first of a black color. After having two black and tan females the change of hair color was welcomed although some family members were surprised by this decision.

She was born in Warsaw, in the kennel named Enormous (breeder Anna Pieczynska). Her father is a black finnish male Steinroller Odd-Leif and mother a polish female with german pedigree Enormous Brilliant Vegas. Thanks to the father her pedigree in not common in Europe. Riva is the only black female from this litter so we can say she is a true daddy's girl. She was born while we were at the seaside, so her pedigree name and call name is not a coincidence.

She finished the puppy school without any problems, she loves to learn new things and tricks. She loves to "fight" for a toy and she takes this fights very seriously - with 2 months she is growling like a grown up hovi.

At the age of 6 months we have made the first health test - the DM test, the result came back as DM N/N. At the age of 6 months and 5 days she had her debut in the puppy class and won the class with Very promising 1, Best puppy. At the age of 7 months we passed the NZB. We are successfully continuing her schooling and show career.

And so is Riva growing up. She visited many shows in year 2017. We got some great news about her health: HD A/A, heart free of genetic diseases, healthy thyroid and she also has DNA profile. A week later she also passed B-BH exam (obedience and urban environment).

So, to sum up: she is a perfect family member, very loving, playful, loves giving kisses, loves to be cuddled. When cuddling she likes to be held for a paw very much. In comparison with Avera, Riva doesn't care if she lays on your legs, your belly or even head. She loves fights for the toys and is hungry all time - there is no food she doesn't like and in the summer she is "stealing" fruit from our fruit trees or berry bushes. She is also spoiled and allowed to beg and actes very shocked if you eat the last bite of whatever you were eating - as they say, sharing is caring. In the forest she loves being a predator and hunts birds and squirrels. She loves snow, water and long walks in a good furry company. She is friendly to all other dogs and people, she thinks all dogs are a great company. Other animals she leaves alone if I say so, her big love besides other dogs are cats. The only two things she doesn't like to share are food and usually toys. She prefers that other dogs run after her and try to steal her toy. She is also a good guard dog, she loves to observe the surroundings from the balcony.