Monthly Archives: March 2010

Dog of the Day: German Shepherd/Collie Mix?

Another in the series of ‘we’re not really sure’ dogs. All we know is that this guy is clearly pretty awesome, and is also quite clearly convinced of that fact. Autumn thinks maybe he’s a German shepherd/collie mix, whereas I … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: American Staffordshire Mix?

First off, I’ll readily admit that we don’t really know what this guy is. Autumn hazarded a guess that he might be an American Staffordshire mix. I wouldn’t presume to say either way, since I’ve never actually seen (or even … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Doberman Pinscher

Look at this guy. Such a dynamic pose. Look at the swept-back ears, perfectly aerodynamic. Look at the sleek, muscular body. Look at the alert face. Look at the poised position, as he holds himself ready to go into action … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Satellite Receiver Rottie

Poor guy. You can’t really tell from the picture, but trust me when I say that he really, really hated that thing. Of course I understand why he had it on: if the alternative is to chew open the stitches … Continue reading

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Dogs of SF: Australian Shepherd

I love this guy. You really need to look at the three pictures next to one another, though, to get the full effect. (So just click on the link in the title and look at the whole post, you know … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Small Munsterlander Mix?

Autumn stared at this guy’s pictures for a good 30 or 40 seconds, and then went and got her reference book. And then spent another thirty seconds poking through it. Finally, she shrugged in frustration. ‘Let’s say he’s a small … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Puggle (Pug/beagle)

I know a couple of people who seem to be personally insulted by the ‘designer dog’ craze. They talk about how many dogs there are in shelters, and how these people should just adopt one of those, and so forth. … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Foooooofly Wiener!

Another foofly wiener for you. And yes, I am quite aware that ‘douche hound’ is not another way of saying ‘wiener dog’. I’m pretty sure this one was a girl, but damned if I can remember anything more about her. … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: English Springer Spaniel

I have a soft spot in my heart for this guy, and not just because he’s super-droopy and a complete attention hound. I also like him because I met him on the day of my birthday party. He was in … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Milo! (Half basset, half Lab? Pit Bull?)

Milo was bound to be the dog of the day eventually: he’s the mascot of the Irish music session that Autumn and a friend of hers run at Costello’s Four Deuces (pronounced COST uh low), way out in the Sunset … Continue reading

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