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A Cocker Spaniel Kept a Careful Eye on the Cocoa and the Marshmallows

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A buff Cocker Spaniel sits behind a big cream-colored mug of cocoa, his long curly ears falling on both sides of his gentle face. He looks off to the side with soft, dark eyes while the marshmallows float on the cocoa below him. The coffee table is cluttered with pine sprigs, a pair of glasses, and gift boxes, and a plaid blanket and a tree glow on the couch behind him.

Cocker Spaniels are friendly, affectionate dogs with a cheerful attitude and a famous love of people. They were bred as bird-hunting companions, and their silky coats and long ears need regular care. Floppy ears can trap moisture, so check and clean them as your vet recommends, and keep ears out of food bowls and mugs. A mug of cocoa is a hazard for dogs, though: chocolate is toxic, and the sugar and artificial sweeteners in marshmallows can be harmful as well. Place mugs well out of reach and wipe up spills. If he does drink some, call your vet or a pet poison hotline for advice right away.

Dogs are drawn to sweet smells, so a polite sniff is likely all he has in mind.

He is patient, cozy, and well-mannered, and the cocoa is safe for now. His ears brush the table as he leans closer, and the room smells of chocolate and pine, a very hard thing to ignore for a dog.

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