Monthly Archives: June 2011

Dog of the Day: Beagle Mix

Mom said this was a Beagle/Bassett or a Beagle/Bloodhound, I forget which, and I am not currently feeling qualified to judge.

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Dog of the Day: Two Pit Mix Puppies

Long day. After work, I spent four hours going down to the San Jose airport, retrieving the car, and driving it back up here. (Well, I stopped for half an hour for dinner.) Admittedly, the train ride was relaxing, and … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Sharon the Ridiculously Fluffy Golden Retriever

Yes, this pup is a full golden retriever. She’s gotta be some kind of mutant, or maybe a throwback to the golden retrievers of the last ice age, where primitive man needed a super-fluffy yet totally adoring dog to take … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Alaskan Malamute

It has been an exceedingly unpleasant day, and tomorrow is not looking much better. (No, nothing to do with my computer, which is largely going according to plan.) So here is an exceedingly pleasant Alaskan Malamute.

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Dog of the Day: Only the Shadow Knows

Got my replacement hard drive (well, actually an SSD) and have spent most of the day setting it up. Consequently, I don’t have access to my photo library at the moment. With any luck, I should have the last of … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Staffordshire Bull Terrier (Mix?)

Can’t tell if this pup is pure Staffordshire, or if he’s mixed (with pit bull, maybe?). Sure has a dignified expression, doesn’t he?

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Dog of the Day: Rami Ferrari the Miniature Australian Shepherd

I guess mini Aussies are relatively new. I must admit that thus far, I haven’t been terribly impressed: I’ve met a few of them, and every single one of them has been terrified of me. At least, up until I … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Yorkshire Terrier

If you’re wondering why I post so many Yorkies… well, for one thing, they’re a very popular dog in the city. I guess it’s partly because they’re small enough to keep in a small apartment, and partly because they’re generally … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Borzoi

I’ve been hunting one of these pups for ages, ever since Autumn and I saw two of them wandering down Franklin Street in Pacific Heights a couple of years ago. I finally found one, and it turns out it was … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Mickey the Jindo

Another new breed for me, the Korean Jindo dog, named after Jindo Island, off the coast of Korea. They’re a feral dog type (think dingo) from that island, which is getting a bit of popularity here in the states. I … Continue reading

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