Dog of the Day: Mario Eduardo Bernal (“Edward”) the Golden Retriever Mix

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Adam Lang

Just found this guy while trolling through old photos from last year. How did I overlook him before?

Golden Retriever Mix With One Amazingly Blue Eye

Quite an intense stare!

Golden Retriever Mix With One Amazingly Blue Eye

Awfully dainty paw placement. I can’t tell how long his legs are… maybe he’s got some Cardigan in him?

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Dog of the Day: Bodhi the 3-Month-Old Goldendoodle Puppy

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Adam Lang

As if one puppy this week weren’t enough, here we have Bodhi, the adorably excitable.

Goldendoodle Puppy Being Stubborn

Bodhi was being goofy and wiggly and intermittently flumping down on the ground and refusing to move.

Goldendoodle Puppy Grinning

The exposure is horrible, but I just had to show you the happy face.

Goldendoodle Puppy Climbing Into A Car

Alas, Bodhi had to go pretty quick.

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Dog of the Day: Tamir the Miniature Mexican Hairless (Xoloitzcuintle)

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Adam Lang

I’d say Tamir (5 years old, and a girl) looked like a baby bat, but y’all might take it the wrong way. I happen to think that baby bats are adorable.

I can’t believe this is our first Mexican Hairless, but it sure looks that way. Congrats, Tamir!

Woman Holding Miniature Mexican Hairless (Xoloitzcuintle) Dog

She kind of has that ‘gargoyle’ thing going on too.

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Dog of NATIONAL PUPPY DAY: Pooh the 4-Month-Old Shetland Sheepdog

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Adam Lang

Who better to celebrate National Puppy Day with than an adorable little Shetland sheepdog?

3-Month-Old Shetland Sheepdog Puppy In An Orange Vest

I just ran into him last Friday, on my way to work.

3-Month-Old Shetland Sheepdog Puppy In An Orange Vest Barking

Tiny vicious puppy barks!

3-Month-Old Shetland Sheepdog Puppy In An Orange Vest With Slightly Flopped Eartips Stares At The Camera

With all the ears and the fluff, he’s practically got a mane.

3-Month-Old Shetland Sheepdog Puppy In An Orange Vest Sniffing The Photographer's Hand

I came THAT close to blowing off work and following this puppy around all day.

3-Month-Old Shetland Sheepdog Puppy In An Orange Vest Leaning His Head Against The Photographer's Hand

Still not sure I made the right decision.

3-Month-Old Shetland Sheepdog Puppy In An Orange Vest Leaning His Head Against The Photographer's Hand And Smiling

I made the wrong choice.

3-Month-Old Shetland Sheepdog Puppy In An Orange Vest Looking Sad

Oh well. I think he lives close by, so maybe I’ll see him again soon.

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Sunday Switchup: Architecture

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Adam Lang

(If you’re viewing this from Facebook, and it looks weirdly cropped, click through to the blog post. It’s worth it. At least, I think so.)

Was just going through my old pictures, and found this one neglected in a folder. I quite like it. It’s the top knobby-bit from the Point Reyes lighthouse.

Top of Point Reyes Lighthouse Silhouetted Against The Setting Sun

I did have to get a little bit out on some rocks to get it, but not much. The sun was very, very cooperative, for a change.

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Caturday Supplement: A Boy And His Cat

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Adam Lang

I ran into this guy taking his cat out for a walk. Needless to say, he was surrounded by admirers, and got a bit of attention from some passing dogs as well. I didn’t quite catch the kitty’s name: it was somewhere between Buffy and Poppy, with a possible stop at Fluffy or Floppy. Well, whatever, pretty cute.

Also, my point-and-shoot camera (Canon SX260 HS) just semi-died after two years and four months of service (which is to say, four months out of my credit-card-extended warranty), so most of my pictures are liable to be iPhone until I can figure out what to replace it with.

Man Petting Leashed Tiger Tabby Cat

He was actually less skittish than the looks in these pictures. Still not exactly delighted though.

Tiger Tabby Cat Looking Fixedly Downward

As best I could make out, he was looking at someone’s toes.

Tiger Tabby Sitting On A Planter

I’ve lived here for over ten years now, but Polk Street never ceases to provide amusement.

Man Holding Tiger Tabby Cat

Hmm. Checked flannel shirt. Sunglasses. Walking a cat in San Francisco.

Woman Petting Tiger Tabby Cat

He really was remarkably tolerant in terms of human contact.

Man Holding Tiger Tabby Cat

I’m not very good at reading feline expressions. It’s a lot harder than dogs. Ears erect and forward, but eyes open and pupils constricted (though that might just be because it’s bright.) Wary but not alarmed, maybe?

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Dog of the Day: Mochi the American Eskimo Dog

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Adam Lang

Who knew a shorn Eskie would look like a Pomeranian?

Shaved American Eskimo Dog Grinning At The Camera

The expression also reminds me of a Pomeranian: pure joy.

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Dog of the Day: Zoe the German Shorthaired Pointer Puppy

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Adam Lang

For some reason, Zoe/Zoey/Zoë/Zooey is one of the more common dog names I’ve seen. Not sure why, but it works for me.

This particular Zoe is a 10-month-old German shorthaired pointer who loves long walks and longer runs.

Solid Liver German Shorthaired Pointer

Lovely eyes.

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Dog of the Day: Finn the Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Puppy With a Broken Leg

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Adam Lang

Poor Finn! Well, maybe not… he sure wasn’t letting it slow him down any.

Finn has an instagram page, ‘finnthetoller‘, whereon you will see OMG RIDICULOUS pictures of Finn. The younger puppy ones are too cute for words, or even inarticulate squeaking sounds.

Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriver Puppy Grinning

The picture looks a little weird, kind of like he’s glowing. This is not the camera’s fault. This is what Finn looks like in person, too.

Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriver Puppy With A Blue Cast On One Leg

I can’t remember the source of the injury. I just remember it was a broken leg and he’s gonna be fine.

Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriver Puppy With A Blue Cast On One Leg Running And Looking Happy

Poooor dooooog. You can just FEEL the pathos. Or maybe that’s just dog drool.

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Dog of the Day: Cher the American Pit Bull Terrier/Basset Hound Mix

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Adam Lang

I don’t know this gal’s name, and the dog tags aren’t helping any (unless her name is ‘SF Dog License’) but she’s awesome. I am like 90% sure I’ve taken pictures of her before, and I may even have posted some, but if so I can’t find them.

Edit: Dad weighs in in the comments! She’s a she, she’s Cher, and they think she might be a basset/pit/border collie/lab or something like that. Anyway, I ran into her again recently and she’s just as awesome as I remember.

Black And White Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix With Huge Head Sitting

She has a very dignified expression in most of my pictures.

Black And White Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix With Huge Head Standing Up

She has absolutely perfect ears. Anyone know what that kind of ear is called?

Black And White Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix With Huge Head Being Petted

Se was very serious about her petting.

Black And White Pit Bull Basset Hound Mix With Huge Head Looking Over His Shoulder

Ran into her in Lafayette Park, which explains why I didn’t get her name. Just too many dogs around to get all of their names.

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