Cabo is a Colorado dog and was commissioned for a surprise birthday gift. Painting light colored dogs are always challenging, I have to use a darker background to make the light fur stand out. 
I LOVE the demeanor of Goldendoodles so before I start a painting I like to read up on a breed to understand their nature a little better. Here are a few fun facts I found:

Black lab are always challenging because I do not use black paint. Betty was a Holiday Gift Certificate which was the perfect present.  I was able to work directly with her owners to customize the color palette and mat choice to complement their home decor.