Category Archives: Dog of the Day

New Breed of the Day: Anjee the Pyrenean Sheepdog

Just when I think I’ve seen every breed that’s out there in this wide world of ours, I run into something new. Anjee (4) is a new one on me! Pyrenean sheepdogs are the siblings of the Great Pyrenees: the … Continue reading

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Double Dog Day: Juneau the German Shepherd and Gracie the German Shepherd Mix

Juneau is, despite the name, not a malamute mix, she is a four year old German shepherd. Her friend, Gracie (6), is mostly German shepherd, but she’s a quarter Australian shepherd.

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Puppy of the Day: Brownie Bear the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

I was having dinner with a friend (actually my housemate from when I was staying down in Monterey!) at North America’s oldest Italian restaurant, Fior di Italia. (You wouldn’t think the oldest Italian restaurant would be in a city that … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Sage the (Dilute) Doberman Pinscher

I was briefly baffled by Sage. I was like, ‘Whoa, that’s not a Weimaraner, or a vizsla, or…’ Fortunately mom set me straight: she is a straight Doberman, with dilute coloration. She is also a cheerful, chipper, happy nine-year-old girl.

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Puppy of the Day: Morty the Adoptable Chihuahua Mix

I ran into Morty last weekend at a party, and he was very happy to meet me, despite the fact that he was only six weeks old and thus couldn’t run around and play with me and lick my ankles … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Old English Sheepdog

I was walking down the sidewalk when what should I see… (Apparently she does this all the time, encouraged by mom.)

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Dog of the Day: English Setter

I ran across an English setter, only she wasn’t even setting!

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Puppy of the Day: Chessy the Golden Retriever

Chessy (aka Chestnut, not Chesapeake) is three months old in this picture. She has a great deal of interest in pretty much everything except, possibly, reading.

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Dog of the Day: Cleo the Shetland Sheepdog

I would like you to meet the belle of the ball, Cleo the five-year-old Sheltie. Isn’t she just beautiful?

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Dog of the Day: Pug the Goose Puppy

Wait… strike that… reverse it. Goose is a five month old cutie, and if he’s a silly goose, well, that’s only to be expected, right?

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