“What kind of dog is he?”  We hear that all the time.  You can see the cocker spaniel as a dominant characteristic, with his medium long black hair, and fluffy ears.  He has the slightly pointed nose of the Daschund, the poodle is more noticeable in his intellect.  His body is not as long as the Daschund, but he does have a longer distance from his front to his rear than the spaniel or poodle. 

We call him a dasch-(dock)-a-cock-a-poo! He’s a wonderful mixture of all three, there will never be another one like him.  He doesn’t care what you call him, as long as you don’t call him late for dinner. 

Excited and eager for his morning ride on the golf cart, he was grabbing toys and leash at the same time today.  He never loses his delight for life.  We should learn from him.  My dad always woke me up by clickin’ the light switch and saying “Hit the burnin’ deck!  Face the day with a dazzling smile!” 

I tried to oblige, and I believe Buddy has the same philosophy – could it be a message from my dad, though gone now for 7 years?  Perhaps.  Dad would have loved this spirited always in a good mood dog.  Shhh  again, he doesn’t know he’s a pooch.

Buddy is sweet as sugar, and sassy with spice.  Just right.  I’ve got to go watch him on the golf cart….he loves an audience. 

-Buddy’s Mom