Monthly Archives: June 2013

Dog of the Day: Abby the Rottweiler Service Dog

Autumn and I ran into Abby at a local grocery store, where she was being obedient and calm even when faced with giant piles of dog food bags and samples of cheeeeeese. Good on you, Abby!

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Dog of the Day: Ella the English Springer Spaniel

Ella is a real love bug.

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Dog of the Day: Lina the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

I ran into this pup on one of her first days in the city, after moving here from Texas. She was a little intimidated by all the noise, fuss, and people, but I saw her again a few days later … Continue reading

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Birder-Day Supplement: House Finch

How have I never noticed these guys around before? They’re so pretty! And they’re apparently ultra-common, too. And loud. Did I mention loud? They’re not quite on a level with the parrots, but they’re up there. (Please do correct my … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Oh My God I Totally Cannot Handle Willow the Eurasier Puppy

So, I just recently posted my second Eurasier. It was less than a week later that I happened to be wandering by The Groom Room (grooming place right near my apartment) and squealed like an 11-year-old girl. And then I … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Pemmie With a Tail

Autumn and I are still hunting the elusive ‘perfect corgi’: a pembroke with a fluffy coat, at least one floppy ear (two is acceptable as well), and a tail. This is the trifecta of corgi ‘flaws-that-make-them-a-thousand-times-more-awesome’, and also disqualify them … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Sally the Silken Windhound

Sally is our second ‘Silken Windhound’. She’s a petite little thing, almost whippet-sized, and absolutely gorgeous. She also has her own blog, called, appropriately enough, ‘Sally the Silken Windhound‘. She hasn’t updated in a few months… maybe if we bug … Continue reading

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Double Dog Day: Dalmatian Pandaemonium!

So I was walking along the Million Dog March route, and twice I ran into this woman who was walking two dalmatians. They did the entire route (3 miles) by running back and forth and forward and back and around … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Weimaraner

I always think of Weimaraners who are older than about 8 months as old and dignified. It’s the coloration, fools me every time.

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Dog of the Day: Caleb the Plott hound and Friends

Another pup from the Million Dog March. Only our second Plott hound.

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