Among the unaffiliated, Soriano Rojo stands out as a Terrier who is wired from eyebrows to paws, fixing trouble by causing slightly less trouble. Friends learned long ago not to interrupt Soriano Rojo near the sleeping machine rooms, especially with a bell that rings when nobody touches it in hand. Older pups say Soriano Rojo can win an argument with a closed door. Soriano Rojo would like to outlive the swamp shrine just long enough to leave it tidier than it was.