Dog of the Day: …Something Small and Fluffy…

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Adam Lang

Hmm. Nope. Not a clue.

Small Unknown Fluffy Dog

Whatever he is, he looked awfully disgruntled...

Small Miscellaneous Fluffy Dog

...especially for someone who obviously got (and loved!) so much affection. Must just be a facial features thing.

 

 

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Double Dog Day: English Mastiff and Pit Bull (Mix?)

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Adam Lang

I have secondhand information that says that the pup on the right is a mastiff/pit bull mix, but if so, he sure doesn’t show much mastiff.

That’s okay, though. The other guy shows plenty of mastiff for the both of them.

English Mastiff and Pit Bull

People in San Francisco know who is dangerous and who isn't. Just about everyone who walked by stopped to pet these two.

English Mastiff

Such utterly ridiculous heads. My god, they're like muppets!

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Dog of the Day: Airedale Terrier

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Adam Lang

I’ve never met an Airedale before. They sure are big!

Airedale Terrier

Yes, these were taken at the South Beach Cafe. No, I never eat there. Just doesn't... float my boat.

Airedale Terrier

Not an expression I normally associate with terriers. That's the 'OMG you're a PERSON! I LOVE PEOPLE!' expression.

Airedale Terrier

I don't remember exactly what happened to his leg, but it was apparently healing up nicely.

Airedale Terrier

Ridiculous muppet face with airplane ears.

Airedale Terrier

Here comes the schnoz of dooooom! (Also, Apple's spelling dictionary recognizes 'schnoz'. Awesome.)

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Dog of the Day: German Shepherd/Pembroke Welsh Corgi Mix

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Adam Lang

Just a guess, but with the short legs, saddle markings, and insatiable appetite, I think I have a pretty good chance at being right.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi/German Shepherd Mix

I don't know what the deal is with his eyes. It's probably just an angle-and-reflection thing, I guess?

German Shepherd/Corgi Mix

Yes, that is a hovering french fry. Clearly he's not blind, if he can catch french fries out of the air.

German Shepherd/Corgi Mix

Gorgeous and very distinctive fur.

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Dog of the Day: Naughty Flat-Coated Retriever

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Adam Lang

This guy’s a little bit on the mischievous side. The container marked ‘good dog’ is full of dog biscuits. But in theory, it’s the human that’s supposed to decide whether the doggie’s been good, and give him a treat if he has. In this case, the pup decided to short-circuit the whole process and snaffle the entire bowl of treats. (Well, try to, anyway. Dad was a bit too alert to let him do that.)

(Sorry for the short posts the last few days. Been having some computer issues, and some cell phone issues, and some sleep issues, and a visitor (my brother Brad… hi Brad!). A bigger one or two soon, I promise.)

Flat-Coated Retriever

Now, if he were a Great Dane, he could just walk up on all fours and just poke his nose into the bucket.

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Dog of the Day: Golden Retriever

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Adam Lang

A goofy golden with a twisty tail! Supposedly this pup is all golden, but I’ve never seen one with a tail that curly before.

Golden Retriever

Now that's a distinctive collar. And I am assured that this pup has the personality to match.

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Dog of the Day: Old Weimaraner

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Adam Lang

This old gentleman was out for his afternoon walk when I caught up with him. And, while he was clearly slowing down in his old age, he made it clear that an old dog could still teach me a new trick or two.

Weimaraner

He had a hind leg taped up for safety, but he wasn't limping. The canine version of a precautionary Ace bandage, no doubt.

Weimaraner

Super-soft adorable floppy Weimaraner ear.

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Dog of the Day: Shetland Sheepdog

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Adam Lang

Shelties are so poofly! And happy! And other things that require exclamation marks!

And so little, for a dog that was meant for herding sheep. Well, if corgis can herd cows, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that these guys can manage sheep.

These are more pictures from the dog-fest we went to in the Castro last month.

Sheltie

Some of the dogs were a little shy or overwhelmed by the large number of people and/or dogs. Not this one, though.

Shetland Sheepdog

It was obvious that she found every single person around her to be just another potential source of skritches.

Sheltie

Shelties have some of the sweetest faces, especially when they're happy.

 

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Dog of the Day: Alaskan Malamute

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Adam Lang

FLUFFY MALAMUTE BUTT!

Alaskan Malamute

If I ever go winter camping again, I want to borrow one of these pups to cuddle up with.

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Dog of the Day: Bloodhound

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Adam Lang

Finally, a bloodhound! I was wondering when I’d manage to nab one of these. I know of a couple, but they spend their days in a furniture store that I almost never go by when it’s open. Only been in there twice, and both times they’ve been asleep. And I’m not mean enough to wake them up just to take pictures.

Also, this gal was in the process of being adopted from Rocket Dog Rescue. If you’re in SF and looking for a dog, make sure you check out their web page.

Bloodhound

Aww. Looks like someone's found a new friend!

Bloodhound

I think she may be the least saggy bloodhound I've ever seen. Looks full-grown, too.

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