Double Dog Day: Lulu and Crystal the Schnauzers

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Adam Lang

Lulu (11) is in red, and Crystal (10) is in the black and white.

Sorry about missing caturday. Entirely my fault, no excuses this time.

Two Black-and-Grey Schnauzers With Coats

This coloration of schnauzers is so pretty. I guess it’s the same genetically as black-with-tan-points. Cool.

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Dog of the Day: Charlie the 5-Month-Old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Adam Lang

Charlie! Charlie! Candy mountain, Charlie! (If you don’t know what I’m referring to do yourself a favor and don’t google it.) 🙂

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy

Sorry it’s a little crooked. But if I straighten it out, it cuts the nice man’s head off. (Please note adorable spot on head!)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy Head

A little eye schmutz, but such a cute face.

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Dog of the Day: Mascha the Beagle/Australian Cattle Dog

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Adam Lang

Beagle! I would never have guessed. But I gather she acts a lot like a beagle. Which I observed to be true, as long as ‘acts like a beagle’ includes ‘distributes smiles and smooches liberally’.

Red Merle Australian Cattle Dog/Beagle Mix

I have to take her mom’s word for it. I just don’t see much beagle in there.

Red Heeler/Beagle Mix Nose

Schnoz-ola!

Red Merle Australian Shepherd/Beagle Mix Grinning

Look at that grin. Just brightens up my day.

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Dog of the Day: Irreverent Boston Terrier

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Adam Lang

Sorry I missed yesterday. Just getting back into the swing of work.

Black and White Boston Terrier Sticking His Tongue Out

Irreverent, yet strangely cute nevertheless.

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Dog of the Day: Nappy the Poodle Mix

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Adam Lang

What is he mixed with? God, I don’t know. Angora rabbit, maybe? He is definitely the most ridiculously fluffy dog of his size that I have ever seen.

Also… yay me. Passed my kidney stone early this morning. I am back to work the day after tomorrow. Unfortunately I still have some more lurking in my kidneys, and might be doing something about that in the near future, but for now, life can return to normal. You cannot imagine how relieved I am, unless you have had a kidney stone yourself.

Extremely Fluffy Grey Miniature Poodle Mix

It’s hard to get a good feel for the fluffiness because it’s all highlights from the sun.

Extremely Fluffy Grey Miniature Poodle Mix

Autumn said that he was the fluffiest thing she’d seen since a keeshund, and I think I agree.

 

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Dog of the Day: Einstein the Silky Terrier/Poodle Puppy

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Adam Lang

Einstein is only two months old, but he’s already up to traveling with his mom. And licking anyone who gets within range.

Tan-and-White Silky Terrier/Poodle Mix Puppy

Someone got a little too tired to keep walking. Fortunately he’s not too heavy to be easily carted around.

Tan-and-White Silky Terrier/Poodle Mix Puppy With White Antenna Coming Out Of His Back

No, that is not an antenna coming out of his back. There was a sailboat right behind him. And the shot was quite unintentional, although I like it.

Tan-and-White Silky Terrier/Poodle Mix Puppy With His Eyes Closed

Why is it that when a human blinks during a photo, they look ridiculous, but when a dog does so, he looks sublime?

Tan-and-White Silky Terrier/Poodle Mix Puppy Poking Nose Into Camera

Nose shot!

Tan-and-White Silky Terrier/Poodle Mix Puppy With White Antenna Coming Out Of His Back

Another goofy antenna shot. Sometimes you just get lucky.

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Cat-Bird-Day Supplement: Clark’s Grebe

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Adam Lang

I am pretty sure this is a Clark’s grebe, but it could be a western grebe, or possibly a soul-eating destroyer-bird. (Those red eyes… creepy!)

Clark's Grabe in Winter Plumage

If it weren’t for the eye, this guy would look quite dashing. He even has a racing stripe.

Clark's Grebe in Winter Plumage

I can’t decide whether the name reminds me of ‘the mome raths outgrabe’ or a mix of ‘Clark Gable’ and ‘Betty Grable’.

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Double Dog Day: German Shepherd/Golden Retriever Mix and Chihuahua

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Adam Lang

I saw these two and, even in the (very light) rain, just HAD to get some pictures. They make such a great pair.

German Shepherd/Golden Retriever Mix

A very dignified-looking dog, even if he is a bit sprawled.

German Shepherd/Golden Retriever Mix and Chihuahua

I think these two were owned by the same person. Which is awesome.

German Shepherd/Golden Retriever Mix and Chihuahua

He reminds me a lot of Jake, but I think his face is too pointy to be half St. Bernard.

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Dog of the Day: Cody (AKA Laundrydog Jr) the Golden Retriever Puppy

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Adam Lang

I believe I have related the saga of Laundrydog, the store dog of a local laundromat, on this blog before. What I have not mentioned before is that Laundrydog, aka Zachary, passed away earlier this year, at age 12. We heard about it third-hand, and were devastated: we’d known him for four years, and he was one of our favorite neighborhood friends. Even if we didn’t have time to visit with him, on the nights he was there he would always wave a paw to us as we walked by, and how awesome is that? Alas, poor Zachary, you will be missed sorely.

Well, I’ve been doing a fair bit of walking recently… sometimes it’s more comfortable than sitting or lying down, and anyway I desperately need the exercise. (By the way: surgery is scheduled for February 10th. Not looking forward to this, but if it gets rid of my problems…) Not long ago I was out walking the neighborhood, at around 10 at night, and what should I see through the window of our favorite laundromat but… a golden retriever puppy? Cody will never replace Zachary in our hearts, but I think he has a fair chance at becoming a worthy successor, don’t you?

Golden Retriever Puppy

I don’t understand how goldens get to be the saddest-looking puppies ever sometimes, and the happiest at other times. It just doesn’t seem fair.

Golden Retriever Puppy

The entire time I was there, he stayed standing on that window-sill-thing. He’s learning fast.

Golden Retriever Puppy

See? There’s a little bit of happy.

Golden Retriever Puppy

I TRIED to drag Autumn out to see Cody, but she wasn’t feeling well. Hopefully she’ll get to see him soon.

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Dog of the Day: Oscar the Dachshund/Corgi Mix

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Adam Lang

We haven’t had any dorgis on here in quite some time. A tragedy! I must rectify this situation with dispatch. Fortunately, I have recently come upon a dorgi greatly deserving of postage. Oscar is a year and a half old, and fully ready, willing, and able to charm you out of all of your treats, and probably most of lunch as well.

Agouti (Sable) Dorgi, AKA Corgi/Dachshund Mix, With Huge Ears

You can actually see the corgi and dachshund in him… look at the hindquarters for the corgi.

Agouti (Sable) Dorgi, AKA Corgi/Dachshund Mix, With Huge Goofy Ears

Oh god the ears. Also, am I wrong, or is that coloration called something like ‘sable’ and due to the ‘agouti gene’? There is so much information online about dog colorations and genetics and none of it AGREES.

 

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