Dog News: World Dog Surfing Championships IN JEOPARDY!

I’ve loved covering the World Dog Surfing Championship the several times I did it. This year it’s not clear there’s going to be one, because the costs have apparently gone way up… the local city government is charging way more for permits and such.

If you want to see more funny pictures of dogs falling off of surf boards, act now!

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Dog of the Day: Doom the German Anatolian Shepherd Mix

‘Doom the Shepherd’ could be mistaken for an instruction, or perhaps the name of a particularly pastoral punk band, but in this case Doom is his name. Doom is 11, and is a mix of German and Anatolian shepherd. I said ‘wow, I don’t think I’ve ever run into an Anatolian mix before, that’s really unusual’ and they said ‘well, he is from Turkey’ so I guess that explains a certain amount!

German Shepherd Anatolian Shepherd Mix
Doom is the best canine friend of Rohnan (yesterday’s dog). The two of them look pretty silly together, but unfortunately none of my group photos turned out.
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Dog of the Day: Rohnan the Boston Terrier

Rohnan is 3. I’ll be posting his best buddy tomorrow!

Boston Terrier
Boston terriers always look like they’re grinning so wide the tops of their heads are going to fall off.
Boston Terrier
They’re also just about as bouncy as Tigger.
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Puppy of the Day: Uma the Cockapoo

Uma is nine weeks old. I squealed so high that it was ultrasonic when I saw her. Her mom couldn’t hear it, but she could.

Nine Week Old Cockapoo
Sadly, the puppy wasn’t allowed down. Not all the vaccinations yet!
Nine Week Old Cocker Spaniel Poodle Mix
I can’t wait until I see her next time, because then she’ll be vaccinated and I can PLAY WITH HER!
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Dog of the Day: Drowsy Golden

Someone’s too pooped to pup.

English Cream Golden Retriever Relaxing On A Brick Pavement
I really envy animals their ability to just flop down and relax any time, anywhere. I could use a heaping helping of that myself.
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Dog of the Day: Figaro the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Mix Birthday Boy

Okay, check this: not only do we have two birthday pups in a row, but Figaro is twelve years old! He sure doesn’t look it, does he? And he definitely doesn’t act it either.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi Golden Retriever Mix
Ran into this pup when I was waiting in line for a chocolate festival in Golden Gate Park.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi Golden Retriever Mix Lying In The Grass
Gotta be some golden retriever in there, along with corgi. Plus… maybe something else?
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Dog of the Day: Scout the Border Collie Birthday Boy

Man I have been having lots of birthday dogs lately! The latest one is Scout, who is three years old today (the 8th). Happy birthday, Scout!

Blue Merle Border Collie With Partial Heterochromia
Don’t see a lot of blue merle border collies!
Blue Merle Border Collie With Partial Heterochromia Tilting His Head To The Side
I got an adorable head tilt out of him too!
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Caturday Supplement: Chester and Fitzmagic the Bengal Kitties

Chester and Fitzie are brothers, and they’re both 11 months old, so still technically kittens. And yet somehow they are totally calm and cheerful and okay with hanging out outside and saying hi to folks. I hear there’s some leash training going on too, but I’m not sure how it’s going so far.

Two Bengal Cats In A Baby Carriage
Chester is the one in the yellow harness.
Bengal Cat In A Baby Carriage
Totally calm, even when a little kid came up and asked to pet them.
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Dog of the Day: Milo the Mexican Hairless Dog

Milo (male, 3) is a little chilly sometimes, hence the jacket.

Mexican Hairless Dog In A Yellow Sweatshirt
Fortunately it never gets cold enough in SF that he needs the full snowsuit version.
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Puppy of the Day: Keeli the Yorkie Poo

Keeli is half Yorkshire terrier, half poodle, and twelve whole weeks old.

Tiny Little Yorkshire Terrier Poodle Mix Puppy
I guess her blue eye is going to turn brown?
Tiny Little Yorkie Poo Puppy
Too bad, it’s so adorable!
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