Dog of the Day: Blade the Doberman Pinscher

Blade (2) is a vicious, evil, terrible… hold on… I’m just getting a message that the staff at the hotel Blade and his dad are staying at have given Blade the nickname ‘Butterknife’. Apparently he came into the hotel, licked everyone in sight, got into the elevator, and (never having ridden in an elevator before) instantly wet himself the moment it started moving.

Ah, well, fortunately Blade is not employed to protect his dad from LITTLE MOVING ROOMS.

Doberman Pinscher
He was tough to get pictures of. He really did want to lick me, and if I didn’t let him, he wanted to lick someone else and ignore me.
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Dog(gie Bag) of the Day: Clapton the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Clapton is thirteen years old, and he’s doing great! His back legs aren’t working quite as well as they used to but he still gets around the park just fine. He does have trouble walking long distances, though, so dad got him some assistance of the best kind.

Also included is a bonus completely bewildering picture.

Red Pembroke Welsh Corgi With His Butt In A Bag
This is what happens when you pet Clapton and then stop.
Man With Pembroke Welsh Corgi In A Backpack
And this is what happens when dad picks him up in his backpack. INSTANT HAPPY.
Man With Strange Photographic Artifacts Near His Head
This is what the previous picture looked like before retouching. No, that’s not his hair. No, I have no idea what that is. I mean it’s probably not a halo? I don’t think? Anyone know?
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Dog of the Day: Rip the Black German Shepherd

Rip (3) is named after a character in Yellowstone, which is a show that I have not had the pleasure of watching. But if the main character was a dog this cute, I’d be on it like cute on pups.

Black German Shepherd
I asked if he was named after Rip Torn or Rip Van Winkle. I am pathetically out of touch.
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Caturday Supplement: Layla the Gloriously Floofy

Autumn sent me a picture of Layla.

Grey Floofy Cat Lying Down
She looks kind of like she’s lying under a fur throw, doesn’t she?
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Dog of the Day: Arlo the Corgi Terrier Mix Puppy

Arlo (6 months) has dangerously high levels of happy.

Possible Corgi Mix Grinning
I dunno if he’s really a corgi terrier… looks more like some kind of Chihuahua mix. But his folks seemed pretty sure.
Possible Corgi Mix Trying To Lick The Photographer
Whatever he is, he sure is a LOT!
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Dog of the Day: June the Doberman Pinscher

June was 1 year old in, well, June. She is very striking, especially given how few Dobermans we have running around the city.

Man With Doberman Pinscher
Is it just me, or do she and her dad have the exact same hair patterns? Also beard color.
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Dog of the Day: Bonbon the Yorkie Puppy

Bonbon is 7 months old, and will be your friend for many years to come, if you’ll allow it.

Silver Yorkshire Terrier Puppy
I do not believe that Bonbon will ever grow into those ears.
Silver Yorkshire Terrier Puppy
Absolutely driven to give everyone who gets within range at least one smooch.
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Dog of the Day: Xander the Chihuahua Shiba Inu Mix

I ran into Xander (12) in Berkeley, and amused his folks no end by guessing not only his breed mix, but also the origin of his name (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

Shiba Inu Chihuahua Mix Licking His Nose
Twelve years old and still raring to go.
Shiba Inu Chihuahua Mix Giving A High Five
He knows tricks, too.
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Sunday Switchup: Autumn’s New Friend

Autumn was back in the Bay Area for a couple of weeks, a little while ago. She was down around Santa Cruz and driving through the mountains, and pulled off for a little while, and this fellow came by to see what the fuss was about. He got so close that she could take these pictures from her car, with her iPhone. Lucky stiff!

Coyote Sitting In Dry Grass
I have never gotten a wildlife shot as good as any of these. Hmf!
Coyote Sitting In Long Grass
Honestly if I’d been there I probably would have tried tossing him a squeaky toy.
Coyote Sitting And Grinning In Long Grass
I wonder if you could make a dog breed that looks like a coyote?
Coyote Standing And Grinning In Dry Grass
Probably a bad idea. They’d probably be shot. Sigh.
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Caturday Supplement: Mugwort

Mugwort sounds like the name of a witch’s familiar. He would just like you to know that he would be quite happy to become more familiar with you, especially if you have ‘good skritchin fingers’.

Update: Autumn sent this picture to me, and, after I posted it, sent a second picture of Mugwort, so I have added some extra cuteness to this already-cute post.

Tuxedo Cat
“Muggy” for short.
Napping Tuxedo Cat
Sleepy Muggy!
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