El Diablo

El Diablo by Donna Lee Golderg (a Short Story Contest entry) 

Magenta is a gentle dog. Because she’s a fierce barker, Ilan nicknamed her El Diablo. On a walk, Magenta and Leah met him and Isabella and their dogs Ziti and Dahlia. He was nervous. Ilan didn't believe Magenta would play with their two dogs. Surprise! The doggy trio sniffed, played and walked together. “Amazing,” Ilan announced. ”Magenta needs a new nickname. She's no longer El Diablo. She is now Cachorrita, little puppy.”