Dog of the Day: Sally the Silken Windhound

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Adam Lang

Sally is our second ‘Silken Windhound’. She’s a petite little thing, almost whippet-sized, and absolutely gorgeous. She also has her own blog, called, appropriately enough, ‘Sally the Silken Windhound‘. She hasn’t updated in a few months… maybe if we bug her a little bit she’ll post again!

In the mean time, we’ll have a few pictures of her here.

Small Silken Windhound

Check out the title picture on her blog. She looks VERY different in it.

Small Silken Windhound

I bet she could comfortably beat out the dalmatians, speed-wise. She’s amazingly aerodynamic.

Small Silken Windhound Smiling

Aww, happy face.

Wet Pit Bull Sniffing Silken Windhound's Butt

I caught up with her again a little while later, but she was kind of busy.

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Double Dog Day: Dalmatian Pandaemonium!

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Adam Lang

So I was walking along the Million Dog March route, and twice I ran into this woman who was walking two dalmatians. They did the entire route (3 miles) by running back and forth and forward and back and around in circles, barking madly and having a blast. And then I ran into them as they were leaving and they were just as energetic as they had been earlier. I don’t know what she feeds these dogs, but I want some!

Of course… taking pictures of dogs doing that presents a certain amount of … difficulty.

Two Dalmatian Butts

“Oh there they are I’ll just get my camera up and… and… dammit.”

The Top Quarter of a Dalmatian

“Oh here comes one I just need to… dammit.”

Galloping Dalmatian

“All right, now, if I just hold still… just another second… got it! … *CRASH*”

Dalmatian

This one stopped for a good… four seconds.

Running Dalmatian

And then promptly galloped off again.

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Dog of the Day: Weimaraner

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Adam Lang

I always think of Weimaraners who are older than about 8 months as old and dignified. It’s the coloration, fools me every time.

Weimaraner

Typically they then run circles around me.

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Dog of the Day: Caleb the Plott hound and Friends

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Adam Lang

Another pup from the Million Dog March. Only our second Plott hound.

Brindled Plott Hound

I have more trouble keeping hounds straight than I do little white fluffy dogs, and that’s saying something.

Brindled Plott Hound

Caleb showing his colors. Pretty neat bandanas.

Brindled Plott Hound

Contented dawg.

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Coot-erday Supplement: American Coots

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Adam Lang

I am fully expecting to be told that this is actually a flat-billed hippo-hoarder or something, but I struggle gamely on.

I ran into these two on my way to the Million Dog March. The small fluffy one was very, very vocal.

Adult And Baby American Coots

Anyone care to weigh in on an approximate age for the little one?

Adult And Baby American Coots

This may be the perfect time to use the word ‘festooned’. As in, ‘That adult coot is festooned with weeds, and the baby is festooned with fluff.’

Baby American Coot

I was absolutely amazed at how much noise something this little could make.

Adult American Coot

I take it the two different meanings of ‘coot’ are related. Coots do have a somewhat surly air about them.

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Dog of the Day: Sienna the Boykin Spaniel

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Adam Lang

I didn’t collect many names at the Million Dog March, but I just had to get Sienna’s name and age (13) for posterity, because she’s our first Boykin spaniel. And also because she was a complete sweetheart.

Older Boykin Spaniel With Greying Face

I’d say she’s doing pretty well for a 13-year-old. Fairly spry, and she looked utterly delighted with life.

Older Boykin Spaniel With Greying Face

Not sure where the ears are going but it’s pretty awesome.

Older Boykin Spaniel With Greying Face

Look at the expressions on her face. Either she’s just about the most cheerful pup ever, or she was having the BEST time at this event. Or, most likely, both.

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Dog of the Day: Giants Fan Lab

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Adam Lang

In honor of the huge giants win crushing defeat tonight, I bring you a hopeful Giants fan from before the game.

Labrador Retriever in Giants Hat, Shirt, and Glasses

Those glasses stayed on for at least half an hour. That’s one patient dog.

Labrador Retriever in Giants Hat, Shirt, and Glasses

So… do you think I should tell him? Maybe he’d be happier not knowing.

 

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Dog of the Day: Siberian Husky

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Adam Lang

Lanky! Possibly adolescent. (Another One-Dog-in-a-Million-Dog-March).

Silver Siberian Husky

Whether or not he was young, he sure had a lot of energy.

Happy Silver Siberian Husky

I just love the manic grin.

Happy Silver Siberian Husky With Fangs

Okay, maybe a little disturbing. Are those not the most perfect vampire teeth ever?

 

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Dog of the Day: Harlequin Great Dane

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Adam Lang

All right, too many puppies in a row. (NEVER!) So have someone from the other end of the spectrum. This gal was definitely in the 150-lb-and-up range. I like her a lot, not least because she was obviously enjoying the march as much as I was: in every single picture I got of her, she was whipping her head around and looking at all the other dogs, like she just couldn’t believe how many there were all over the place.

Harlequin Great Dane

I think it’s fair to say what she was doing was about half walk and half ‘gallumph’.

Harlequin Great Dane

A perfect shot of one of the MDM bandanas. Plus… just a leeeettle bit of drool.

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MDM-of-the-Day: Chase the Adorable Little Mutt

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Adam Lang

(MDM = Million Dog Marcher, of course!)

I saw Chase just about first thing when I got to the march, and I didn’t even have my camera out at the time. Snapped a couple quick photos with my phone, and then promptly forgot his name. And then, while I was poking through the facebook photos from the MDM, I thought I saw someone who looked a little familiar…

Tan Mutt Puppy

There was a line of people waiting for a chance to pet Chase. And no wonder.

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