Dog of the Day: Charlie the Scruffy Little Terrier Mix

Charlie (6) is a rescue from The Milo Foundation. Nobody knows quite what breeds he has in him, but nobody’s going to hold that against him.

Small White Scruffy Mutt Standing On Woman's Lap
Ran across Milo at a street fair I went to a little while ago. He was having a blast people-watching.
Small White Scruffy Terrier Mix
Which seems only fair, since I was having a blast dog-watching.
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Dog of the Day: Red the Flat Coat Retriever

I do not, in fact, know the story of why Red is named Red. But that’s fine, it’s always nice to maintain an air of mystery, right?

Black Flat Coat Retriever
Haven’t seen a flat-coat in a while. This one knows exactly what he likes: he instantly walked between my legs and stopped halfway so I had to pet his butt.
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Dog of the Day: Pants the Australian Cattle Dog

Pants is a year old, and is almost entirely ACD, mixed with a tiny bit of Australian shepherd. And it’s easy to tell how he got his name, and it’s not because he’s ‘simply pants’.

Blue Merle Australian Cattle Dog
Absolutely gorgeous pup. Let’s see how he got his name…
Australian Cattle Dog Mix With Markings That Look Like Pants On His Hind Legs
There ya go. And it’s the same on both sides. He TOTALLY has pants! (Also a tail!)
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Dog of the Day: Tiny Pembroke Welsh Corgi

I didn’t get this pup’s name, but if I recall correctly she’s five, and only eighteen pounds! So tiny! But fearless.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Looking Demure
Just made for the phrase “butter would not melt in that mouth”.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Looking Mischievous
Oh the mischief is strong in this one.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Looking Happy
The many moods of a corgi. Mischievous and demure. Mischievous and sly. Mischievous and happy.
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Dog of the Day: Rocky the Australian Shepherd Terrier Mix

Is Augie really an Australian shepherd terrier mix? Is he really 14? I’m not 100% sure. He sure is cute, though, isn’t he?

Freshly-Groomed Dog Looking Up
Whatever he is, he’s freshly groomed!
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Puppy of the Day: Goldendoodle the Bear!

Hmm. Wait. Strike that. Reverse it. Bear is seven months old, and likes long walks on the beach, head scratches, and definitely treats.

Goldendoodle Puppy Having A Treat
Trying to get Bear pointed in the right direction. Mom knows what works.
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Puppy of the Day: Bowser the Lhasa Apso

Bowser (5 months)? Wowzer! Bowser’s awfully cute, and is Bean’s (from yesterday) best friend.

Fluffy Lhasa Apso Puppy Held Up In The Air
Bigger than I would have expected for such a young Lhasa apso.
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Dog of the Day: Bean the Chihuahua

We’ll be seeing her best bud tomorrow, but for today, here’s Bean, the 14-year-old Chihuahua.

Chihuahua Snoozing In A Blanket
Hey, I’m not above a nap now and again myself.
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Dog of the Day: Bear the Proud Australian Shepherd

I ran into Bear (10) on my, and his, way to the SF Pride Parade. He was wearing a snazzy bandana (which as we all know makes any dog ten percent more awesome) but he was wearing something else, too. And he was SO PROUD.

Australian Shepherd With Pride Bandana And Fake Rainbow Colored Tail
Yes it is a PROSTHETIC TAIL. OMG.
Australian Shepherd With Pride Bandana And Fake Rainbow Colored Tail
Admittedly it’s harder to wag than a real one, but I’m sure scientists are working on it!
Australian Shepherd With Love Is Love Bandana
Big smile too!

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Dog of the Day: Smitty the Labrador Retriever

Smitty is six years old, and is the more recent shop dog for the Russian Hill Upholstery store, after Doc and Dolly retired. And it’s amazing I haven’t run into her before this but I usually don’t get out that way on weekdays, and Smitty and her owner are closed on weekends. Terrible!

Black Labrador Retriever
Very solid for a female lab, and in great shape.
Black Labrador Retriever Scratching Her Nose With Her Hind Leg
Flexible, too.
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