Cocoa is a ‘schnoodle’, a schnauzer/poodle mix. I love the term ‘schnoodle’, although it sounds like a mild insult. (‘Shaddap, you schnoodle!’) And I like Cocoa’s name… because I like hot cocoa, and Cocoa is just the right color to remind me of it.
One of the challenges of dog photography is how to get the dogs to take their eyes off mom or dad for long enough to get a picture.
The white spot on his chest? MARSHMALLOW FLUFF!