Dog of the Day: Candle the Basenji

Is this really our first basenji? Hard to believe, but it looks that way. Candle doesn’t look nearly as worried as the typical basenji, does she?

Basenji

Basenjis are sharp, in a lot of different senses of the word.

Basenji

All right, she looks a little bit worried here. But still, nowhere near the usual level of brow furrows that basenjis can get.

Basenji

Candle was being awfully good and posing nicely for us, so she got a treat.

Basenji

Candle can be just as goofy as anyone else when the opportunity presents itself.

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Dog of the Day: Koma, the ‘Cute Doggy’

This pup was a target of opportunity… I saw her walking by just as I noticed the writing on the window. She was indeed a cute doggy.

Boxer

Especially with that adorable spotty puppy belly. Aww!

Boxer

And she looks so confused. Truly the hallmark of the boxer.

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Dog of the Day: Poor Italian Greyhound

This poor little pup got hit by a car. Her dad was conflicted: he didn’t want to let her run around too much and maybe cause her legs to heal crooked or poorly, but if you don’t let an Italian greyhound run around at all, well, that can cause problems that may well be even more serious.

I will say, the pup seemed pretty happy. And oh my God did she look ridiculous.

Italian Greyhound with Two Casts

She seemed to get around all right, mostly. Although just after I took this, she managed to slip and do a somersault. And land on her feet.

Italian Greyhound and Lab Mix

The other dogs didn't play too roughly with her, which was good. And may have been because even with the casts, they STILL couldn't catch up with her.

Italian Greyhound and Lab Mix

She was pretty adept at dodging, too.

Italian Greyhound

Italian Greyhounds have such sweet faces.

Italian Greyhound

And what utterly ridiculous ears.

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No Dog Today

No post today: Autumn got stuck in the East Bay and I had to go get her. Won’t be home until 1:30 or 2 AM, and the iPhone WordPress app is pretty nice, but it doesn’t seem terribly well-suited for photoblogging.

Ah well. Tomorrow.

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Dog of the Day: Molly the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Mix

Just a guess at her breed. I ran into this pup just today, and, curse the luck, without my spanky new camera. Had to use the iPhone. But she was so cute that I tried anyway.

Cavalier King Charles Mix

Happy pup! (Well, she IS at the dog park, after all.)

Cavalier King Charles Mix

The first dog I've ever met who intentionally found something that smelled GOOD to roll in. (The newly cut grass.)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Mix

Wiggle wiggle wiggle. She might have grass stains on her back, but at least she'll smell nice.

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From Elsewhere: New Ikea Product

What a great idea! Now your dog can eat at the table with you.

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Triple Dog Day: A Goofy Tableau

A pit bull puppy, and a couple of ‘anybody’s guesses’, in a pretty silly arrangement.

Pit Bull Puppy and Two Friends

Something about this screams 'practical joke' to me. The guy on the right seems to be laughing at what he got the other two to do.

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Dog of the Day: Border Collie mix… maybe?

I have to admit, the only thing I thought of when I saw him was ‘he looks like a coyote mix!’

White Border Collie Australian Cattle Dog Mix With Brown Spots

The only thing I can think when I see this picture is ‘TRANSLUCENT TONGUE!’

Border Collie Mix

And in this one, all I can think is, ‘that’s a big lump on his bum’. Hope it wasn’t anything serious.

Border Collie Mix

Here, he’s just finished playing with a standard poodle and is heading off to find a new playmate.

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Double Dog Day: Akita and Maltese Mix

Just a guess at the Maltese mix. I was wandering around taking pictures when what did I see but an akita, headed my way. I think I may have seen this guy before.

Akita

Bear (and his dad) came right over, and I pointed my camera that way, since it was obvious he was going to be a great subject.

Akita Inu

Bear was more than willing to be a photographic subject.

Akita Inu and Maltese Mix

But then this little gal came over. Sorry, but I never got a clear shot of her face. And Bear had no idea how to react.

Akita Inu and Maltese Mix

Bear was totally flummoxed. It was hilarious... this other dog just came up out of nowhere...

Akita Inu and Maltese Mix

And then the Maltese mix (or whatever he is) proceeded to hug the heck out of Bear. For literally a couple of minutes.

Akita Inu and Maltese Mix

I know what you're thinking. No, she wasn't trying to hump him. And get your mind out of the gutter. 😀

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Dog of the Day: Puggle Puppy

It’s been a long day for me, so here’s a puggle puppy, hold the commentary.

Puggle Puppy

After a long day, what could be better than a puppy cuddle?

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