Dog of the Day: Blu the Samoyed

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Adam Lang

Ran into this gal back in April, on the exact same day that I ran into ‘Ella the Teacup Great Pyrenees‘. It was a poofly white dog day!

Large White Samoyed

It took me a bit of work to get Blu’s attention. She had more important things on her mind.

Large White Samoyed

We have more than our fair share of arctic dogs in San Francisco, since it rarely gets hot here. I gotta say, I LOVE that.

Large White Samoyed

All the arctic breeds have an independent streak, but they also all seem to love life a lot.

Large White Samoyed

I know someone who insists that ‘dogs don’t smile.’ According to him, that’s not a happy expression, right there. (There’s something wrong with that guy.)

Large White Samoyed

Look at that fluffy butt. There is almost nothing that could possibly be fluffier than that butt.

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Dog of the Day: Pit Bull/Husky Mix

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Adam Lang

Dogs waiting outside of stores is a theme on here, but this one was waiting just inside Safeway. Very, very patiently.

White Siberian Husky/American Pit Bull Terrier Mix With Floppy Ears and Blue Eyes and a Pink Bandana

Those eyes. Wow.

White Siberian Husky/American Pit Bull Terrier Mix With Floppy Ears and Blue Eyes and a Pink Bandana

I’m not 100% sure she’s not half polar bear.

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Dog of the Day: Border Collie

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Adam Lang

I took these pictures aaaages ago, but I had so many pictures of him that posting them seemed like a major undertaking, and I never got around to it. This happens to me a surprising amount, actually.

Black and White Border Collie

You really need to be dedicated to own a border collie, or they can end up getting really bored and unhappy. She apparently worked with him for a couple hours every day.

Black and White Border Collie

This is the ‘figure-eights through the legs’ trick. I always thought that would be a bit dangerous, at least if your dog is the type to do tricks that you DIDN’T ask for…

Black and White Border Collie

The patented border collie ‘focused’ expression.

Black and White Border Collie

This pup knew a lot of variations on ‘fetch’. Like ‘don’t go get it until I say’ and ‘stop where you are with the ball until I say’ and such. He seemed to like them all.

Black and White Border Collie

A quick rest, with the ball. I’m sure he would have given it to mom if she’d asked, but he was delighted to hang onto it until then.

Black and White Border Collie

They really are a gorgeous breed.

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Caturday Supplement: Non-Macy’s Window Cat

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Adam Lang

Autumn and I were wandering down Pacific Avenue through Chinatown last week, and we walked by the former home of Eppi, AKA Lawkitty. And who should we see in the window but another super-friendly marmalade tabby? Awesome!

Marmalade Tabby Cat in a Barred Window

I have no idea what ‘Tantara’ is. It’s been there for a couple years now, but it doesn’t seem to exist online at all.

Marmalade Tabby Cat in a Barred Window

There are two lamps like that in the window. Pretty much the ultimate cat toys, really.

Marmalade Tabby Cat in a Barred Window

Cats can have such disgruntled expressions, even when they’re enjoying themselves.

Marmalade Tabby Cat in a Barred Window

Kitty toes!

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Dog of the Day: Ollie the Pomeranian/Poodle Mix

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Adam Lang

Ollie was about four and a half when I ran into him this summer. And boy, does he look like a handful! But… a happy handful, which is the best kind.

Black Pomeranian/Poodle Mix With a Big Grin

Funny, Pomeranian/poodle isn’t a mix I run into very often, even though I run into both breeds quite a lot.

Black Pomeranian/Poodle Mix

A face that’s just aching for a noseboop.

Black Pomeranian/Poodle Mix With a Big Grin

That’s a mighty big grin for such a mighty small dog.

 

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Dog of the Day: Cain the Labrador Retriever Puppy

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Adam Lang

Cain was 12 weeks old when I ran into him. Sadly, I was unable to steal him away, and had to be content with some pictures.

PS: Just a reminder to visit the newly revamped and lower-priced DogBlogStore, which will very shortly be getting a new item. Tee shirts, hoodies, and especially tote bags make great Christmas presents!

12-week-old Black Labrador Retriever Puppy

There are the puppydog eyes.

12-week-old Black Labrador Retriever Puppy

I like the idea of these harnesses, they seem a lot kinder than strapping something around a dog’s neck. Fluorescent green is usually not great, but black does go with everything.

12-week-old Black Labrador Retriever Puppy

Nose shot! Yay.

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Dog of the Day: Italian Greyhound Mix?

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Adam Lang

Not really sure what this guy is, but he sure was fast!

Edit: As pointed out below, in a comment, by one of my extremely knowledgable readers, this guy is highly unlikely to be half Italian greyhound or whippet. You learn something new every day.

Italian Greyhound Mix

He’s a bit bigger than an Italian greyhound, but a little smaller than a whippet. Could be half-either, I suppose.

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Dog of the Day: Cokie the Chow Mix Again

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Adam Lang

Guess who I ran into again recently? The ever-cute Cokie.

Very Small Cream-Colored Chow Mix

Funny, the colors are very different in these pics from the last set. Next time I see her I’ll have to remember to see which one is more accurate.

Very Small Cream-Colored Chow Mix

I love the sharp focus for everything else and the blur of a tail. Gives you a hint what Cokie is all about.

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Dog of the Day: English Bull Terrier

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Adam Lang

I don’t recall what this guy’s story was, but I do remember he only had one ear. And seemed quite happy nevertheless.

White English Bull Terrier With One Ear

I dunno. For some reason, they have always struck me one of the strangest-looking breeds of dog there is, and that includes the hairless ones.

White One-Eared English Bull Terrier

Not that that would stop me from adopting one. They also seem super-sweet.

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Caturday Supplement: The First of This Year’s Macy’s Kitties

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Adam Lang

Danger! If you live in a no-pets apartment, you should stay far away from Macy’s SF until after New Year’s! Otherwise your brain will melt and next thing you know you’ll be adopting half a dozen kittens!

This has been a public service announcement from the Committee for Not Getting San Franciscans Thrown Out Of Their Apartments On Christmas.

Three Cuddling Kittens

These were taken after dark. During the day has too many reflections. To do: get a polarizing filter for the SLR.

Three Cuddling Sleeping Kittens

By the time it gets dark, they’re all sleepy and cuddly. Which is adorable, but I’d like to get some action shots too.

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