Our Logo, our Dog, our Values

If you’ve noticed a wrinkly, loveable bulldog popping up in our coffee packs, cake boxes, and even in our messages, that’s Snatch. He isn’t just a character we invented; Snatch has been part of Codos from the very beginning.

Snatch was the beloved dog of our founders, Cihan and Özlem. Over the years he has become much more than a mascot. He’s the heart of our story, the inspiration behind our logo, and the reason dogs are always welcome in our shops.

A Love Story That Started in 2004

The story begins in winter 2004. Back then, MySpace ruled the internet, everyone wanted a Motorola Razr, and The Notebook was the movie on everyone’s mind. That’s when Cihan met Snatch, a handsome English Bulldog puppy with more charm than wrinkles.

At first, the breeder didn’t want to let Snatch go. He was “show dog material” and went on to prove it, winning awards at the Euro Dog Show. But Cihan persisted, and by the summer of 2004, Snatch became part of his life. One of Snatch’s first winning photos was later turned into the Codos logo you see today.

When Özlem met Snatch in 2007, she wasn’t exactly a dog person. But Snatch had a way of winning people over. His favorite pastime was curling up on the sofa to watch a movie or series - The Simpsons was his absolute favorite. If he woke up mid-movie, he’d only fall back asleep after a cuddle.

He wasn’t just sweet; he was stubborn too. He famously refused to go out in the rain (not one step!) and once had to be carried into the car when Özlem was pregnant because he refused to get in or move a single step. She had to call for backup from her brother since he was too heavy for her to carry. But behind all that character was also a protector. When their daughter Ayza was born, Snatch made sure nobody got close unless Özlem allowed it.

And like many of us at Codos, he had a weakness: frozen yogurt. In fact, back when Codos served frozen yogurt, Snatch was the most loyal customer of them all.

From Family Dog to Brand Icon

In 2013, Özlem had the idea to bring Snatch into the Codos identity. To her, he wasn’t just a pet, he was a guardian, a loyal companion, and a symbol of comfort. That’s why you’ll always find Snatch on our packaging, smiling back at you from a stamp or cake box.

Today, Snatch is more than a logo. He’s our voice in communications, the playful personality you see in our designs, and a reminder that Codos is about more than coffee. It’s about warmth, joy, and connection.

Because of Snatch, dogs have always had a special place in Codos. From the beginning, we’ve welcomed them into our shops, kept water bowls ready, and looked for ways to make their visits as enjoyable as yours. Just like Snatch, they’re part of our community.

Snatch may no longer be with us, but his spirit lives on in everything we do. He’s the reason our brand has a wag in its tail, the reason our coffee feels a little more personal, and the reason you’ll always see a friendly bulldog greeting you at Codos.

So next time you spot him on your cake box or coffee bag, know that Snatch isn’t just a drawing. He’s family.