Tag Archives: Polk Street

Dog of the Day: Manny the Boxer Puppy

I told you this had been a heck of a week for boxer puppies. But did you listen? Did you? No, of course you didn’t. Because you were too busy looking at the cute boxer puppies. Well, here’s another one. … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Hunter the Boxer Puppy

It has been a heck of a week for boxer puppies. Here’s another one!

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Dog of the Day: Black Labrador Retriever Puppy

Ran into this little pup outside of a local eatery, where she was trying hard to lick every single person who walked by.

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Triple Dog Day: A Briard, a German Shorthaired Pointer, and an Akita Walk Into A Bar

Okay, okay, they’re not in a bar, they’re just outside one. They all three met there, and proceeded to sniff butts in high style. I did get the akita’s name (Juneau, age three and a half, a boy) because I … Continue reading

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Dog of the Day: Binky the Pomeranian Poodle Puppy

When I saw Binky, I just had to get some pictures. His mom picked him up instantly, because she knew that I didn’t have a prayer of getting anything but a little blur unless she held him still. Well, after … Continue reading

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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: 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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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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Double Dog Day: Trixie the Corgi/Chow and Dot the Chihuahua Mix

I ran into these two earlier this year out in front of my favorite cheese shop, Cheese Plus (on Polk Street). There is often a dog or two out in front, waiting patiently for their cheese samples.

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Dog of the Day: Starfire the Chesapeake Bay Retriever

One of those breeds I can never spell. And calling them ‘cheapskate bay retrievers’ is pretty insulting, it turns out.

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