Author Archives: Adam Lang

Caturday Supplement: Sitting in the Catbird Seat

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Adam Lang

Ever heard that phrase before? It means ‘sitting pretty’ or ‘in a great position’. First appearance in print is in a James Thurber story called ‘In the Catbird Seat‘, although he picked it up from legendary sportscaster “Red” Barber, who … Continue reading →

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Dog of the Day: Xander (Alexander) the Shiba Inu Mix

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Adam Lang

Xander’s 3/4 Shiba Inu. The other 1/4? Well, we’re not sure. Either way, he’s cute and his momma loves him like a rock! (For you Paul Simon fans out there.)

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(Slightly Late) Dog of the Day: Very Patient Australian Shepherd

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Adam Lang

Good thing that this sweetie is patient, because I got to her a little late. (Had an appointment with a large strange piece of medical equipment this afternoon, and I didn’t quite get a chance to post a dog beforehand. … Continue reading →

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Double Dog Day: Pepper the Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepherd Mix (?) and Unidentified Chihuahua

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Adam Lang

Compare and contrast, children.

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Dog of the Day: Jasper the 4-Month-Old Labradoodle.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Adam Lang

Another incarnation of Fozzie Bear. Although, to be honest, I guess he really looks more like Rowlf the Dog. (Who was always a favorite of mine anyway.)

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Dog of the Day: Rumor the Border Collie/Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Adam Lang

You don’t see many toller mixes around, and it’s no wonder: if there were more of them they’d totally take over the place. So cute! Rumor looooves people. However, Rumor does not love cameras. In fact, she was totally lovable (begging … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year’s Dog: Jasper the Leonberger

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Adam Lang

Here’s a Happy New Year’s Dog for you! Jasper is only 8 months old. He’s 90 lbs and will probably end up around 150-160 when all is said and done. Huge-mongous! Jasper’s owner runs a Leonberger rescue called ‘LeoPALS‘, but … Continue reading →

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Caturday Supplement: Catwalk (Jupiter the 4-year-old cat)

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Adam Lang

My brother and I were out walking in San Francisco yesterday. It was misting out, everything was a little damp, but that didn’t stop one gentleman from taking his cat out on a nice little walk. Seems oddly appropriate, for … Continue reading →

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Dog of the Day: Basset Hound

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Adam Lang

Haven’t had one of these fellows in a while, and this one is a splendid example of the breed.

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Dog of the Day: Dana the German Shepherd/Doberman Pinscher (?) Mix

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Adam Lang

Not sure about the breed mix, and neither was her dad. Funny thing: she looks like a gigantic Australian kelpie.

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