Dog of the Day: Oggie the GIANT Shetland Sheepdog

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Adam Lang

Oggie, at 48 pounds, is the biggest Sheltie I’ve ever seen. He’s named after Augie Doggie (with, obviously, a slightly different spelling) from the old Hanna-Barbara cartoon, which I now vaguely remember from my misspent youth.

Ran into him again yesterday evening, and realized I hadn’t posted these pictures yet, so I had to immediately fix this terrible oversight.

Large Tricolor Shetland Sheepdog

Oggie is definitely a big communicator. Both times I ran into him, he did a lot of barking. Just to let me know he was there.

Large Tricolor Sheltie

First time I saw him, I couldn’t tell if he was a Sheltie or a collie. That’s how big he is.

Large Tricolor Shetland Sheepdog

Aww. I ought to collect all the pictures of dogs gazing lovingly up at mom/dad and make a dog-a-day calendar out of them or something.

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Dog of the Day: Sterling the Bedlington Terrier

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Adam Lang

This is not Sterling’s first brush with fame: apparently he’s been in a photo book of pictures of dogs and their families. Not sure which one, and I wasn’t immediately able to figure it out with Google, but if anyone happens to know, please do leave a comment.

Light Blue Bedlington Terrier

Sterling is 12, although you’d never know it to look at him, or to play with him.

Light Blue Bedlington Terrier

Every time I see a Bedlington, I think the same thing: with that poof of fur down the muzzle, how can they possibly have binocular vision?

Light Silver Bedlington Terrier

I hereby pronounce Sterling ‘an absolute sweetie’.

 

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Dog of the Day: Aizia the Siberian Husky Puppy

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Adam Lang

I ran into Aizia outside of Yoshi’s last week. Such an adorable pup that, even though it was quite dark outside by then, I still had to try to get a few pictures. And if you can get past the evil demonic possession, they came out okay.

Silver and White Siberian Husky Puppy

She’s only 7 months old, and already 40 pounds. I guess that’s pretty sizable for a female husky.

Silver and White Siberian Husky Puppy

Never seen redeye like this before. Maybe it has to do with how lightly pigmented she is?

Silver and White Siberian Husky Puppy

That’s mom. She is obviously head-over-heels for her pup. They’re going to do great together.

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Dog of the Day: Parked Pit Mix

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Adam Lang

This fine fellow was in the spot marked ‘Dog Parking’ outside of Bi Rite Creamery, in the Mission. A totally awesome store, I might add. And not just because they have dog parking, although, well, that too.

White American Pit Bull Terrier Mix

The position this guy was flopped in was surprisingly silly-looking.

White American Pit Bull Terrier Mix With Black Patch Around One Eye

I think that’s his natural nail color. Kind of looks like someone painted them pink, though.

 

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Dog of the Day: 13-Year-Old Unknown Mix

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Adam Lang

I forgot to take down this pup’s name, but I do remember he was 13 years old or thereabouts, because Autumn and I thought he was a puppy!

Small Unknown Mixed Breed Dog in a Blue Sweater

The Charlie Brown sweater really makes the ensemble. Dad, believe it or not, had a nearly-matching sweater, too.

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Dog of the NATIONAL PUPPY DAY Bonus Post!

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Adam Lang

Oh my god how was this not on my radar? It’s National Puppy Day, for another two hours at least. And look who I ran into, today, to celebrate: Harper, the adorable-but-sleepy 7-week-old bullmastiff puppy. Oh. My. God.

7-Week-Old Tan Bullmastiff Puppy with Black Face

Harper was worn out from her grooming experience (the pictures were taken at Wags but her mom graciously let me take a few pictures before she left.

7-Week-Old Tan Bullmastiff Puppy with Black Face

Yes, that’s me. I’ve never had anyone ask me if I wanted to hold the puppy while they take a picture before. Hint: the answer is ‘YES!!’

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Caturday Supplement: You’ll Never Guess Who I Ran Into in Golden Gate Park

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Adam Lang

Okay, okay, fine, so this is from the San Francisco Zoo, back in 2000.

Two African Tigers

It always boggles my mind how ORANGE they are.

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Double Dog Day: Agatha and Dudley the English Bulldog Puppies

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Adam Lang

So I ran into these two last week, and they were as adorable as could be. And I only found out later that my camera was set on ‘shutter priority’ and the shutter speed was way too high for the amount of light, so they ended up two very slightly lighter blobs in the darkness.

Luckily for me, their dad sent me some even adorabler pictures!

English Bulldog Puppies, one White, one Brown and White

Dudley is on the left, and Agatha on the right.

White English Bulldog Puppy with Black Mustache

Silly little mustache.

Brown-and-White English Bulldog Puppy with Brown Spot Over One Eye

From the wrinkly forehead to the flash of pink paw-pad toes, I like everything about this picture.

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Dog of the Day: Bruno the Bulldog

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Adam Lang

Talk about ‘ask and ye shall receive’… another bulldog! Ran across Bruno two days ago.

Brindle-and-White English Bulldog

Bruno’s owner said that Bruno got really excited when he met new people. He sure did… he spent most of the photo session trying his damndest to lick me.

Brindle-and-White English Bulldog

Do all bulldogs have spotty lips? Certainly seems like most of the ones I have seen and posted lately do.

Brindle-and-White English Bulldog

Totally goofy. Looks like he’s trying to inspect his own lower jaw.

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Dog of the Day: Daisy the Bulldog Puppy

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Adam Lang

Daisy is a 4-month-old blur. The lighting wasn’t even bad… she was just moving around so much that almost none of my pictures came out.

White Englsh Bulldog Puppy With Black Spotty Lips

Bulldogs always look so pugnacious. The only danger from Daisy is having her wear out her tongue on your ankle.

White Englsh Bulldog Puppy With Black Spotty Lips And Adorable Pink Belly

Lucky guy.

White Englsh Bulldog Puppy With Black Spotty Lips And Adorable Pink Belly

Oh god the belly.

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