Dog of the Day: Thor the Siberian Husky

For some reason, huskies seem to be named after Norse gods a lot more often than any other breed. I’m guessing it’s some combination of the ‘cold weather’ connection and the fact that they simply are that awesome.

Goofy-Looking Siberian Husky

Thor’s got attitude.

Goofy-Looking Siberian Husky

Several, actually!

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Dog of the Day: Aiden the Poodle Labrador Retriever Cocker Spaniel Poodle

Yes! Aiden, also known as @dogonatrain, is a poodle/Labrador retriever/Cocker spaniel/poodle mix: yes, that’s a DOUBLE QUARTER POODLE! (One parent was a poodle/Lab, and the other was a Cocker spaniel/poodle.)

Brown And White Spotted Poodle Mix Dog Grinning

Aiden is a hugger and a leaner and a smoocher.

Brown And White Spotted Poodle Mix Dog Grinning

I thought maybe he was a parti-poodle, or a mix of one, but apparently the spots came from the Cocker grandparent.

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DoggiEvent: DOGFEST at Duboce Park

You must go to Dogfest! You must go to Dogfest! The power of Mackey (the 8-year-old Cardigan Welsh corgi mix) compels you!

Huge Black And White Cardigan Welsh Corgi Mix

He’s big! Like ‘German shepherd with no legs’ big. Seriously. I don’t know what he’s mixed with but he’s AWESOME.

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Dog of the Day: Boxer Puppy

I ran across this pup while I was walking by a dog grooming parlor in Arizona. I saw him in the window and just had to run in and ask about him. Turns out he’s the dog groomer’s own pup!

Boxer Puppy Lying On A Towel

There is nothing like a boxer for the puppydog eyes.

Boxer Puppy Looking Out Through Cage

Oh god don’t you just want to cuddle him all day?

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Sunday Switchup: Hey, That’s MY Plate!

I can’t believe I didn’t get this one.

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Caturday Supplement: Bobby-Cat

I am back from my Arizona excursion, and in time to post a cat from two weeks ago. Meet Bobby, an unusually adventurous kitty. He loves bus rides, likes greeting people and getting petted, and enjoys going for walks. Needless to say, I adored him.

Perhaps a Maine coon mix? I hear they sometimes like going on walks. Certainly not floofy enough or big enough to be a full Maine coon, though.

Person Holding Cat On MUNI Bus

The two of them seemed really plugged into one another.

Person Holding Cat Up And Exposing His Belly On A MUNI Bus

Even when the cat got somewhat manhandled, he didn’t show any signs that he cared.

Person Hugging Cat Who Looks Really Happy

This kind of expression on a cat in a place he isn’t used to is really rare.

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Dog of the Day: Lou the German Shepherd Siberian Husky Mix

I ran into Lou where I’m visiting, in Phoenix. I haven’t run into a lot of Phoenix dogs this time, but I’ve liked what I’ve seen so far.

German Shepherd Husky Mix With Heterochromia And A Really Happy Expression

He looks like the kind of dog who would leap all over you. I knelt down in front of him and he leaned forward and gave me a very small smooch on the nose, and then just let me pet him. A perfect gentleman.

German Shepherd Husky Mix With Heterochromia And A Really Goofy Expression

All of his expressions are goofy.

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Dog of the Day: Conor the Irish Setter Poodle Mix

I am off at a data science training in Arizona, but I just have to post Conor. Conor is Autumn’s folks new pup, adopted to be Begley’s calmer and more sensible younger brother. (No, seriously. Begley is a nutbar, and Conor is less of a nutbar.)

I have never seen an Irish doodle before! They are gorgeous.

Irish Setter Poodle Mix

He’s got that doodle ‘muppet’ look to him. Such a humongous nose!

Irish Setter Poodle Mix

Cute little poke-able paw-pads. Poke poke!

Irish Setter Poodle Mixed Breed and Golden Retriever

Yeah, they’re getting along pretty well.

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Caturday Supplement: Berkeley Cat Cafe Cat

I’m not sure we have the brightest kitten in the kaboodle here.

Cross-Eyed Blue-Eyed Cat With Little Black Dots On His Nose

It’s not just the eyes… it’s the nose, too.

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Dog of National Puppy Day: Teddy the Poodle Puppy

I ran into Teddy just this morning! She’s 16 weeks old, and she adores grass. And loves people. And playing in the grass with people.

She is named after an old movie, Theodora Goes Wild. (And no, it’s not that kind of movie.) And let me tell you, Theodora does indeed go wild.

Sixteen-Week-Old Apricot Poodle Puppy Running In The Grass

I did get a chance to play some with the pup, but she spent most of her time running around…

Sixteen-Week-Old Apricot Poodle Puppy Rolling In The Grass

…and rolling around.

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