Old Home Week 4: Cooper the Labradoodle

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Adam Lang

Autumn got Cooper’s dad as a customer some time ago, and I walked Cooper a couple times because Autumn was out of town. And then his dad moved, and no more Cooper; Autumn never even got to walk him once. Which was too bad because he was a joy to work with.

An oddity: my previous post says that Cooper is a labradoodle, whereas the notes from this time say that he’s a schnauzer mix. I am not sure which to believe, because he looks like both. (So maybe he is a poodle/Labrador retriever/schnauzer mix? Who knows?)

Possibly a Black Labradoodle

He has the monster eyebrows OF DOOM.

Maybe Some Kind Of Giant Schnauzer Mix?

Autumn is so jealous. (We ran into Cooper’s dad later on, together, at a local watering hole, but Cooper wasn’t with him.)

Could Be Some Kind Of Schnauzer/Labrador Retriever Mix

I still think there needs to be a mini-Cooper to go with him. Teacup poodle? Miniature schnauzer? 

Handsome Dog, Whatever the Hell He Is

One of the times I took him walking, we went jogging instead. He is a great jogging partner.

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DoggiEvent: Million Dog March, June 2

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Adam Lang

SF Dog is having a march for “dogs’ rights” (and pet owners’ rights, to boot) on June 2nd, from 10 AM to 2 PM at McLaren Park. Check it out! Among other things, they are going for the world record for the world’s largest dog walk.

Sounds like a good time to me. Now, if only I can find a dog or two to bring along…

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Old Home Week Part 3: Wilma the Collie/Border Terrier Mix

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Adam Lang

Wilma is one of the most distinctive dogs I’ve posted on DoSF, and the pictures of her and the Dane and humongous poodle (which turns out to be a German shepherd/poodle mix!) are some of my favorites. I ran into her again near the end of last year, and I am ashamed that I haven’t posted these until now.

Wilma’s dad says that she is a collie/border terrier mix. I’m not 100% convinced, but I’ll take his word for it… for now. He also says that she’s very lady-like, which I can confirm… when she’s not leaping around playing with other dogs, or sniffing butts. 🙂

Merle Collie/Border Terrier Mix

She has got that puppydog eyes thing so mastered that she can charm people without even thinking about it.

Merle Collie/Border Terrier Mix

See what I mean? She has that expression in most of her pictures.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Pug, and Merle Collie/Border Terrier Mix

Yes, that is a corgi butt. You will be seeing the rest of the corgi after old home week is over.

Merle Collie/Border Terrier Mix

I thought you had to pick ONE merle, either red or blue. But she looks like red AND blue merle.

Merle Collie/Border Terrier Mix

Bonus goofy pug grin in the background.

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Old Home Week, Part 2: Baylor the Field Spaniel and Friend (Lyra the Silken Windhound)

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Adam Lang

I’ve got a few posts queued up for you guys of dogs I’ve run into before, and seen again lately (starting with Sunday’s dingo mix). This time it’s the eternally awesomely goofy Baylor the field spaniel, along with a new friend, who is a member of a relatively recently-introduced breed, the ‘silken windhound’. That sounds a little cheesy to me, but Lyra certainly is a gorgeous dog.

Long Low Brown Field Spaniel and Black Grey and White Silken Windhound

I could not attract Baylor’s attention for the life of me, but Lyra was quite interested.

Long Low Brown Field Spaniel and Black Grey and White Silken Windhound

Man, that fur is really amazing. I guess silken windhounds are borzoi plus border collie plus some other breeds. Only quite recently recognized by any kennel clubs, and not by the AKC yet.

 

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Dog of the Day: Gunner the 4-Month-Old Golden Retriever Puppy

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Adam Lang

It’s been a good week or two for puppies. Autumn and I ran into Gunner on the way to dinner a couple weeks ago. It was a little dark for pictures, but a couple turned out okay.

4-Month-Old Golden Retriever Puppy

Look at that ear. Yes, it was every bit as soft as it looks.

4-Month-Old Golden Retriever Puppy

I think someone might be learning to shake hands. 

4-Month-Old Golden Retriever Puppy Sticking Out His Tongue At Me

Too cute not to post. And hey, if it’s a little fuzzy, that’s okay, so is he.

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Dog of the Day: Ginger the Labrador Retriever/Dingo Mix

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Adam Lang

Guess who I ran into today? A dog I posted waaaaay back in January of 2010. In fact, I think she was right around my 35th post. Her name is Ginger, and she helps out her dad, who is an accordion player. She’s the sweetest thing on four legs.

Labrador Retriever/Dingo Mix

A mellow goofball who likes accordion music. Sounds like an awesome personals ad to me.

Labrador Retriever/Dingo Mix

She has quite the grin.

 

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Cat-Bird-Day Supplement: Dark-Eyed Junco?

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Adam Lang

Well, I did a little bit of looking around, and I think this fine fellow might be a male dark-eyed junco, but I’m not sure. Any of my birder friends want to chime in here?

Dark-eyed Junco

I think someone found an inchworm. Yum!

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Dog of the Day: Hobbes the Newfoundland Dog/Labrador Retriever Mix

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Adam Lang

I asked if Hobbes was named after the philosopher or the cartoon character, and they said both. (And then, if I recall correctly, they said ‘he was named that way when we got him, but don’t tell anybody. Ooops! Oh no! Sorry!)

Black Fluffy Newfie/Lab Mix

Hobbes is just a big bundle of fluff, drool, mud, and goof. (Not listed by volume. Contents may have shifted during gallumphing.)

Black Newfoundland Dog/Labrador Retriever Mix, Grinning

He’s not letting his ten years slow him down any. Good going, pup!

Black Labrador Retriever/Newfoundland Dog Mix With Silly Grin

Sometimes I feel like ‘Glamor Shots’. Soft focus? Check. Blurred background? Check. 2/3 view? Check. Dangling tongue? Che… waaaait.

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Dog of the Day: Marley the English Bulldog Puppy

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Adam Lang

Marley is just 5 months old, but is already fearless in her pursuit of affection.

Brown and White English Bulldog Puppy With Black Spotty Lips

Remember, Marley is not an older English gentleman in saggy pajamas.

Brown and White English Bulldog Puppy With Black Spotty Lips

The black spotty lips get me every time. They’re almost as good as a cow-spotted belly.

Brown and White English Bulldog Puppy With Black Spotty Lips

She’s going to be a real handful for a while yet, I can tell.

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Dog of the Day: Luke the Chow/Golden Retriever/Etc

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Adam Lang

‘Chow/Golden Retriever/Etc’. That’s what I have in my notes, and notes don’t lie.

Autumn and I ran into Luke, and, well, long story short, I may be losing my girlfriend to someone cuter. C’est la vie, non?

Red Golden Retriever/Chow Mix with Some Black in Face

Very interesting coloration for a golden mix: like a dark red golden retriever, but with some black. That’s fairly unusual, and probably mostly inherited from the chow.

Red Golden Retriever/Chow Mix with Some Black in Face

That kind of coloration is apparently common in the chow. Unusual in other breeds though.

Red Golden Retriever/Chow Mix with Some Black in Face and Pink Belly Lying On His Back

Luke is not shy about making his needs known.

Red Golden Retriever/Chow Mix with Some Black in Face With His Head in a Woman's Lap

Sometimes it’s torture being the photographer. Autumn got cuddles, all I got was pictures.

 

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