Tag Archives: Ferry Building

Dog of the Day: Smiling Shiba Inu

I really think this guy could be the spokes-dog for some product or other. Maybe a tavern? “Eat at the sign of the Smiling Shiba Inu?” Or perhaps he’d prefer something a little more in line with his own interests… … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Coast Guard German Shorthaired Pointer

I recently ran across some ‘Dogs of the Coast Guard’, including this fine Coast Guard German shorthaired pointer. I certainly never knew that the Coast Guard had canine troops, but it seems that they do. In fact, I strongly suspect … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Mr Winston Augustus, the Magnificently Attired Poodle

Long-time readers probably sense my rather ambivalent attitude towards dog clothing. Sure, some of it is cute or funny, and sometimes (e.g. Italian greyhounds) it’s basically required if you don’t like hypothermia, but, well, most dogs look better without it. … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Liam the 11-Week-Old Golden Retriever Puppy

Who could possibly resist an 11-week-old golden retriever puppy? I ran into Liam at the Ferry Building during their farmer’s market, the same day as Gus. Liam was completely exhausted, mostly by having to stop and play with every single person … Continue reading

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Dog of My Birthday: Gus the Great Pyrenees

Happy birthday to me, huh? Or, at least, if not exactly happy, at least… eventful. Perhaps I’ll tell you all about it someday. At the very least, Autumn and I went out to a rather nice dinner at a very … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Palmer the Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Palmer (8) is my kind of dog: he’s got his sarcastic side, but he’s happy and friendly too. (And wow, have I really not posted a corgi for almost four months??)

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Dog of the Day: Winnie the Utterly Adorable Shiba Inu Puppy

I only ran into Winnie (5 months old) this morning, but I just had to rush her onto the site, because she really is something special. Not only is she one of the cutest puppies I’ve seen in a very … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Satchmo the Bouvier Des Flandres

Well, the only post I have on the blog prior to this that was marked ‘Bouvier’ is, shall we say, a hotly disputed identification. (And is almost certainly wrong… but I do try to go with what the dog owner … Continue reading

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Double Dog Day: Yorkie and Brussels Griffon

A harmonious pair, united in their curiosity and tendency to scurry up to people and investigate their ankles.

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Dog of the Day: Mookie the Magical Pit Bull/Border Collie Mix

I was walking along the Embarcadero the other day when I saw this distinctive little pup. (I think she’s actually still a puppy although I didn’t remember to record her age.) Am I alone in thinking that she has been … Continue reading

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