Can you spot the real dog in this picture?

Most folks who meet Mr. Winkle, a pint-size pooch with a big tongue, don't know what he is. A toy? A koala? Not even his owner, Lara Jo Regan, knew for sure when she found the sick stray on a California street five years ago. But he sure was cute! Regan, a photographer, wanted "to share this cuteness." So she put photos of the dog on a website, calendar and posters. Now he's famous! Each month millions visit the site: www.mrwinkle.com.

December 15, 2000 NEWS SCOOP EDITION