bete noire (n.)
"person or thing regarded with especial aversion," 1844, from French bête noire, literally "the black beast."
[aka "Betty"]
🖤 Perhaps it's in part due to that dark, shaggy coat, but Bêtenoir appeared to most as something of a giantess. Why Lacuna didn't steer clear and instead invited her in remains a bit of a mystery, but the pups seemed to love her. Maybe they weren't the only ones smitten. She wasn't very forthcoming elsewise...but Lacuna didn't mind.