Dog of the Day: Dakota the Airedale Terrier

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Adam Lang

Dakota (whether North or South is unknown at this time) was hanging out all by his lonesome in front of a restaurant in the Marina district, but I ran into him a little while later in company, which is where I learned his name and the fact that he’s seven. The fact that he’s a total sweetheart I worked out all by myself.

Airedale Terrier Tied To Post

It’s been a good month or so for Airedales… I just posted Duke about a week ago, and I still have two more to post.

Airedale Terrier

Airedales were originally used for hunting otters. Tragic! Fortunately they are no longer forces for evil.

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Dog of the Day: Shaggy Old English Sheepdog

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Adam Lang

I feel like someone has been a bit remiss in their care and maintenance of their admittedly-challenging pup.

Very Shaggy Old English Sheepdog With Topknot

She looked a little droopy, but she perked right up when I went to say hello.

Very Shaggy Old English Sheepdog With Topknot

Without the topknot I bet she can’t see a thing.

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Dog of the Day: I Have No Idea

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Adam Lang

I admit it… I’m fresh out of ideas on this one. Any help from the peanut gallery?

Unknown Mixed Breed Dog

The ears look like spaniel. the body shape looks perhaps a bit basset-ish. And the fur is I-don’t-know-what-ish.

Little Girl Delightedly Greeting Unknown Mixed-Breed Dog

Whatever breed he was, this little girl was clearly delighted to meet him.

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Sunday Switchup: Pup Painting

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Adam Lang

Saw this potentially prized pup painting in the window of a store in Cow Hollow, along Union Street. I’m not sure what the name of the store was, and when I zoom in on the map it tells me it’s at ‘Steamed Sloth Inc.’ I’m pretty sure that wasn’t it.

Dog Matrix Painting

It’s an odd representation. NONE of them seem to be happy.

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Caturday Supplement: Black Snoozeball

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Adam Lang

So I was walking down the street and glanced into someone’s window, and what should I see but a cat-bed-looking thing with one black kitty-ear extending over the top of it. I could not see into it, but I immediately inferred the presence of a cat (or a resident with a very strange sense of humor). So I held my camera up high over my head and got a picture of a kitty snoozeball! And, as a bonus (penalty?), a picture of my reflection.

Black Cat Curled Up In A Ball In A White Cat Bed

Cats have such nice compact sleeping position.

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Dog of the Day: Duke the Airedale Puppy

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Adam Lang

Duke’s full moniker is ‘The Duke of North Beach’. At only 3.5 months! A very responsible position for such a tiny Airedale puppy, I think you’ll agree, but Duke seems to be up to the job. Or, at least, he’s up to the ‘meet and greet’ part of the job. And if he’s not up to the paperwork, well, I’m sure he’ll be fully house-trained soon…

Airedale Terrier Puppy In Golden State Warriors Shirt

Given his costume, I suspect you can guess about when these were taken.

Airedale Terrier Puppy Sniffing Camera

Apparently he just went up to people and licked them even if they weren’t Warriors fans, though.

Photographer Petting Airedale Terrier Puppy In Golden State Warriors Shirt

It’s so hard to resist petting them when you’re taking pictures of them.

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Dog of the Day: Murphy Brown the Labrador Retriever Puppy

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Adam Lang

Murphy! He (yes, ‘he’) was 11 weeks old in these pictures, and far too hyperactive and wiggly and happy to be real. (Just like every other labrador retriever puppy, none of whom are very credible either!)

Chocolate Labrador Retriever Puppy

Mom only got him to slow down for long enough not to be blurry by making him play ‘find the treat’.

Woman Feeding Chocolate Labrador Retriever Puppy

Oh, they are going to have so much fun together.

Chocolate Labrador Retriever Puppy Lying Down With Legs Sticking Out To One Side

Yet another ridiculous puppy position.

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Dog of the Day: Giorgi the Spinone Italiano (?)

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Adam Lang

I’ve run into a Spinone Italiano before, but she looked absolutely nothing like Giorgi. I’m not sure he is one (I have no notes) but I suspect so. I think the reason he looks so different is that he was shaved everywhere except, ah, two places. Which I believe will be immediately obvious to you once you see his pictures.

Shaved Spinone Italiano With Huge Eyebrows

Magnificent.

Spinone Italiano Shaking With Lips Flying Everywhere

Shaking it off. I wish I’d gotten this from the front, but it’s goofy enough from the side.

Shaved Spinone Italiano With Huge Eyebrows

See? Even his SHADOW has giant fluffy eyebrows.

Shaved Spinone Italiano With Huge Eyebrows

Giorgi was much more interested in saying hello than posing for the camera, but with a little help from his mom I got a few decent shots. Shame about the contrast.

Shaved Spinone Italiano With Huge Eyebrows

Spi-nose all up in my business.

Woman Petting Shaved Spinone Italiano

Mom and Giorgi. She knows just how to handle it when those eyebrows get itchy.

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Double Dog Day: Charlotte and Lola the French Bulldogs

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Adam Lang

When I first ran across these two pups they were tied to a parking meter and making threatening noises at all the dogs that went by. I walked into the restaurant and came back out again ten minutes later and they were seated comfortably at one of the outdoor tables, with mom, and… still making threatening noises at all the dogs that went by. Mom explained that they were recent arrivals to the city, and wondered if I knew any animal behavior and training experts in the Bay Area. Seems that they adore people, but are quite unhappy when there are other dogs around.

And I realized that no, I actually don’t know any. I’ve met two, but they have both since moved away. Anyone?

Tan French Bulldog And Black And White French Bulldog Tied To Parking Meter

Lola is the blond. I am assured it’s entirely natural.

Black And White French Bulldog

Looking at that face, it’s hard to believe that the two of them were ready to take on a 100-pound mixed breed that wandered by.

Tan French Bulldog Looking Disgruntled

I’m just glad I didn’t smell too much like a dog that day!

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Dog of the Day: Rhodesian Ridgeback

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Adam Lang

Ran into this fine gentleman outside of a Whole Foods. Rhodesian ridgebacks are rather hefty dogs by nature, and can look a little intimidating, but this one was too obviously begging for affection even to scare a passing 5-year-old.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Sitting And Staring At The Camera

That’s quite an intent stare.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

He really was shameless… he hit up everyone who walked by.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Sitting Being Petted And Staring At The Camera

This Whole Foods is only a couple blocks from a pretty great dog park. If I were sure I could have gotten away with it, I would have snaffled him, played with him for half an hour, and then brought him back.

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