Tag Archives: Mixed Breed

Double Dog Day: Chrissie the Finnish Spitz and Gus the Schnauzer/Yorkshire Terrier

A first for us: a full-blooded Finnish spitz! They’re a lot smaller than I expected. I am reliably informed that Chrissie is super-loyal, and almost 11 years old, and that Gus is 8, and is Chrissie’s companion animal. I think … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Tremendously Fluffy Labradoodle

Oh my god fluff. This was an 8-month-old labradoodle that I ran into. The fellow walking him was friendly but didn’t want to give the dog’s name, since it was his boss’s dog. Seems a wee bit silly to me, … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Baxter the German Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog Mix

I really wish more of my pictures of Baxter had come out, but when you’re taking them in the BART tunnel under the bay, you don’t have a lot of light to work with. One of the pictures I really wish … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Guinness the German Shepherd Mix

I’ve been saving this post for a day when I have some time and patience. Why? Because I asked the fine people at A Home Within, a national charity with a local office right near me, to send me some … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Cocoa the Schnauzer/Poodle Mix

Cocoa is a ‘schnoodle’, a schnauzer/poodle mix. I love the term ‘schnoodle’, although it sounds like a mild insult. (‘Shaddap, you schnoodle!’) And I like Cocoa’s name… because I like hot cocoa, and Cocoa is just the right color to … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Quigley the Australian Shepherd Mix Puppy

I just realized something: aside from Saturday’s otters, my entire last week has been puppies. I am in terrible danger of spoiling you people. So, what should I do about this? Why, do it just a little bit more, of course! … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Henry the Miniature Golden Retriever (Cocker Spaniel Mix) Puppy

A 12-week-old puppy for your Sunday delectation. Autumn and I ran into Henry and his mom when we were out on Polk Street for dinner, and our heads exploded with cuteness. Henry is the product of attempts to breed a … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Nutmeg the Yorkshire Terrier/Chihuahua Mix Puppy with Bonus French Bulldog

Nutmeg is 6 months old, and I think she’s going to be stuck at the height of cuteness for years. Those EARS, oh my god so ridiculous. This first picture just makes me smile.

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Double Dog Day: Zuzu the Corgi and Jake the Corgi Mix

I took these way back in 2011, but I still remember this pair. Zuzu was super-friendly, but Jake was a rescue and somewhat suspicious of strangers.

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Dog of the Day: Fluffy Border Collie Mix

This gal was just hangin’ out, waiting for mom and dad to finish their lunch.  

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