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Dog of the Day: Robbie the Husky Malamute Akita Mix

Look who I ran into on my way home from my first dinner out with Autumn in ages: Robbie The Rebel (awesome instagram here), a super-cute mix adopted from Family Dog Rescue in San Francisco.

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Dog of the Day: Deputy Brown the Jindohuskita

Okay, take a deep breath and say it with me: this is Deputy Hunter Pinot Brown the First, also known as Deputy Brown or just Deps. She is a jindohuskita: a jindo/husky/akita mix, according to genetic testing, and this one I … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Maddy-Pup the Akita/Siberian Husky Mix

Husky/akita is what mom says. She’s huge, though, so might be part malamute instead. Anyway, she is certainly the embodiment of all that is fluffy. She’s 8 years old, but it doesn’t seem to have slowed her down much.

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Double Dog Day: Akita and Maltese Mix

Just a guess at the Maltese mix. I was wandering around taking pictures when what did I see but an akita, headed my way. I think I may have seen this guy before.

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Dog of the Day: Barrett the Akita/Australian Shepherd

An akita/Australian shepherd: a combo I never would have thought of. However, they are two of the prettiest breeds I’ve ever seen. And this pup’s dad was pretty sure that was what he was. Funny thing, though… both of those … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Akita

Our second Akita Inu (or American Akita in this case, if you prefer). What a gorgeous breed! And such soft fur. This one had a patch of fur shaved near the tail, probably for some medical reason, but other than … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Kieko the Akita

Today we have a venerable pup: a 13-year-old Akita. (Akita life expectancy is generally considered to be 10 to 12 years.) She seemed like she was moving a little slower than she used to, but she was still alert, happy, … Continue reading

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