Dog of the Day: Xander the Chihuahua Shiba Inu Mix

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Adam Lang

I ran into Xander (12) in Berkeley, and amused his folks no end by guessing not only his breed mix, but also the origin of his name (Buffy the Vampire Slayer).

Shiba Inu Chihuahua Mix Licking His Nose
Twelve years old and still raring to go.
Shiba Inu Chihuahua Mix Giving A High Five
He knows tricks, too.
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Sunday Switchup: Autumn’s New Friend

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Adam Lang

Autumn was back in the Bay Area for a couple of weeks, a little while ago. She was down around Santa Cruz and driving through the mountains, and pulled off for a little while, and this fellow came by to see what the fuss was about. He got so close that she could take these pictures from her car, with her iPhone. Lucky stiff!

Coyote Sitting In Dry Grass
I have never gotten a wildlife shot as good as any of these. Hmf!
Coyote Sitting In Long Grass
Honestly if I’d been there I probably would have tried tossing him a squeaky toy.
Coyote Sitting And Grinning In Long Grass
I wonder if you could make a dog breed that looks like a coyote?
Coyote Standing And Grinning In Dry Grass
Probably a bad idea. They’d probably be shot. Sigh.
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Caturday Supplement: Mugwort

Posted on July 13, 2024 by Adam Lang

Mugwort sounds like the name of a witch’s familiar. He would just like you to know that he would be quite happy to become more familiar with you, especially if you have ‘good skritchin fingers’.

Update: Autumn sent this picture to me, and, after I posted it, sent a second picture of Mugwort, so I have added some extra cuteness to this already-cute post.

Tuxedo Cat
“Muggy” for short.
Napping Tuxedo Cat
Sleepy Muggy!
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Dog of the Day: Xavier the Turkish Street Dog

Posted on July 12, 2024 by Adam Lang

Meet Xavier (4). Xavier is a Turkish immgigrant who loves everybody, and every dog. He is also a giant goof who is terrified of hardwood floors. His folks have had to put runners in all their halls and big carpets in all their rooms or he will play ‘the floor is lava’ all over the furniture. However, Xavier also has a friend named Ginger. If Ginger is willing to chance a hardwood floor, then Xavier is brave enough to follow. So Ginger is Xavier’s hardwood-floor-assistance-dog!

Black Fluffy Mixed Breed Dog Sitting
He kind of looks like a flat-coat retriever, or maybe a golden Newfie.
Black Fluffy Mixed Breed Dog Play Bowing
I made some funny noises, and he tilted his head for a second, and then decided that it must mean that I wanted to wrestle.
Black Fluffy Mixed Breed Dog Lying Down On The Sidewalk And Grinning
He settled down a little bit. For maybe ten seconds.
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Dog of the Day: John the German Shorthaired Pointer Security Pup

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Adam Lang

John was guarding a conference that I attended. I am not sure what the threat was, but I’m pretty sure it wasn’t as cute as him.

German Shorthaired Pointer In Security Getup
I’m sorry but “do not pet” is not an acceptable thing to put on a dog.
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Dog of the Day: Bao the Shiba Inu Repeat Customer

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Adam Lang

Ran into Bao, who is now almost a year old, and he is … not much bigger than he was at five months! On the other hand, he’s still just as cute, too.

Cute Shiba Inu
Bao is still quite hard to photograph. He doesn’t like standing still, looking at cameras, or refraining from licking you.
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Dog of the Day: Axel the German Shepherd

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Adam Lang

Until I met Axel (11), I had never met a full German shepherd with a floppy ear. I wouldn’t say my life is complete, but it is definitely more complete than it was before!

German Shepherd With One Ear Flopped
I feel like his folks might have told me that it was due to an injury, but I have no notes, and prefer to assume it fell down from the weight of sheer awesome it was holding up.
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Dog of the Day: Polar Bear the Great Pyrenees Husky Mix

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Adam Lang

I guessed Bear’s (5) breed right off. A GREAT HUSKY!

Siberian Husky Great Pyrenees Mix
Bear likes bear hugs.
Great Pyrenees Siberian Husky Mix Grinning
I just want to be that happy for five minutes a week.
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Double Dog Independence Day: Puffington and Emma the Pembroke Welsh Corgis

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Adam Lang

Happy Fourth of July! I wonder if these two are huddling terrified in a bathtub or happily watching the fireworks? Either way, I hope they have a safe celebration.

Two Grinning Pembroke Welsh Corgis
Puffington is the tricolor, and is a boy. I didn’t ask, but I like to think his full name is Lord Puffington Sweepstakes the Eleventieth.
Two Pembroke Welsh Corgis
That makes this one Emma. They’re both nine, but they have the corgi eternal puppyhood down pat.
Two Pembroke Welsh Corgis
Would you trust Lord Puffington near your lunch?
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Dog of the Day: Estee the Coton de Tulear Puppy

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Adam Lang

Pretty sure this is Estee. If so, she will be 10 months old in three days. Happy almost birthmonthday, Estee!

Coton De Tulear Puppy
A very perky attitude.
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