Dog of the Day: Isobel the Australian Kelpie/American Eskimo Dog/Pharaoh Hound

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Adam Lang

Really? American Eskimo dog? If that’s the result of one of those genetic dog scan things, then color me highly skeptical. If it’s knowledge of the dog’s parents, color me surprised. Even without the Eskie, though, kelpie/pharaoh hound is a pretty unusual combination.

I just wish I’d gotten some more (and better!) pictures. Isobel’s really cute, but I don’t think the pics really do her justice. Oh well… they can’t all be winners. (And, in case it isn’t clear, I mean ‘my photographs’, not ‘the dogs’. All Dogs of San Francisco are winners.)

Australian Kelpie/American Eskimo Dog/Pharaoh Hound Mix

I do make some dogs uncomfortable. Sorry, Isobel!

Australian Kelpie/American Eskimo Dog/Pharaoh Hound Mix

Caught mid-bark. Also, I like the spotty-cow-belly effect.

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Dog of the Day: Tasman the Utterly Adorable 3.5-Month-Old Miniature Australian Shepherd

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Adam Lang

Oh my God I’m not sure I can handle this much cute in one place. (And no, I’m not sure whether Tasman is a ‘he’ or a ‘she’. I vaguely sort of recall ‘she’, but I’ll be happy to correct that if someone tells me I’m wrong.)

Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy

For a mini-Aussie, Tasman is pretty social. She's a tiny bit shy, but warmed up pretty quick.

Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy

Kind of neat spectacle markings around the eyes.

Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy

Australian shepherd ears are silly. I always feel like I should tickle them.

Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy

Oh man. The start of the ridiculous happy expressions. If that doesn't melt your heart, you don't have one.

Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy

Ridiculous.

Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy

If you'll excuse me, I'm just going to follow this adorable puppy home...

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

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Adam Lang

The Macy’s display this year is quite frustrating for me. I walk past Macy’s in the morning at about 8:45 AM on the way to work, but can hang around until 9. This year the display is starting at 9:30. Until the week before Christmas (when I’ll be gone) when it starts at 7. And by the time I’m done with work, it’s already dark outside and impossible to get good pictures. Bah. Hopefully I can squeeze in some time there on weekends.

Cat

Cat tails are awesome. I love the way cats wrap them around themselves.

Cat

Just a pretty kitty. Wouldn't play with my finger through the glass, though.

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Dog of the Day: Basenji Mix?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Adam Lang

Well, he kind of looks like a basenji to me. Perhaps we can get frequent reader M.C., proud Basenji cuddler and owner of her own dog blog, to confirm or deny.

Basenji Mix

I've noticed there are two kinds of leashed dogs: the ones that mellow, and the ones that, well, are 'always at the end of their leash'.

Basenji Mix

The racing stripe is unusually complete. It goes all the way to the back of his head.

Basenji Mix

So aerodynamic! And with the racing stripe too. This must be one fast dog!

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Dog of the Day: Ridiculous Underbite with Attached Pug (Mix?)

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Adam Lang

Pug! Or possibly pug mix! Either way, despite his ridiculous underbite, he was neither repugnant nor particularly pugnacious. Pug-a-licious!

Pug Mix

Super-curly tail. Was just as much fun to straighten out as you might expect. Yay!

Pug Mix

One of those dogs who looks dynamic and active even when he's standing still.

Pug Mix

This is his 'hopeful' expression, by the way.

Pug Mix

A rather aerodynamic pose.

Pug Mix

Cats do this all the time, but I've rarely seen dogs do it. He was in utter ecstasy.

Pug Mix

He has a decided preference as to where he wants to be petted. Flank? Nope. Head? Nope. Tummy? Nope. Back? YESYESYESYESYES!

Pug Mix

Someone knows what he wants, and gets it when he can.

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Dog of the Day: Wire-Haired Dachshund Mix

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Adam Lang

I feel like a pupil who hasn’t prepared properly for a test. This guy reminds me of something besides dachshund, but I can’t for the life of me think of what it is, except that it’s a medium-sized breed. Help?

Dachshund Mix

Whatever he is, he sure is dignified.

Dachshund Mix

Aww. So dignified. He looks like he could be a Senator.

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Dog of the Day: Bernese Mountain Dog

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Adam Lang

I haven’t posted a berninator in quite some time. I’ve been saving this one up since the Swiss Dog Day, and now that we’re into the short days, and nearly into December, I think we deserve a little brain-melting cuteness.

Bernese Mountain Dog

Autumn was just saying that she wanted a Berner yesterday. Really, how could you not?

Bernese Mountain Dog

This is about the sternest face I've ever seen on a Berner.

Bernese Mountain Dog

I am going to post a few more pictures later tonight. I want to make a bit of a collage, but I don't have time to do that sort of thing at work.

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Dog of the Day: Maddie the Dachshund Mix

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Adam Lang

Maddie’s 8, but she’s still got that awkward puppy look to her.

Dachshund Mix

The woman walking Maddie was wearing a t-shirt for one of the local pet supply stores.

Dachshund Mix

I figured maybe Maddie was a foster, but no, turns out she was an employee but was out walking her own dog.

Dachshund Mix

Maddie knows several tricks. This is one of them.

Dachshund Mix

Aww. Maddie is the queen of dainty paw placement.

Dachshund Mix

This was a trick Mom didn't teach her: when she met a new friend, she'd take her leash over to him to say hi.

Dachshund Mix

Needless to say, it is ridiculously cute.

Dachshund Mix

Teensy little bit of tongue showing.

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Dog of the Day: Wilson the Karst Shepherd/Australian Shepherd

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Adam Lang

Karst shepherd? That’s a new one on me. I like it, though!

(I think he was mixed with Australian shepherd, but it might be Australian cattle dog too… my note just says ‘Aussie.’ Also, sorry for the, *ahem*, slightly late post. Holiday weekends make me forgetful.)

Karst Shepherd/Australian Shepherd Mix

It was a little dark. Wilson was surprisingly cooperative, though... didn't move around much.

Karst Shepherd/Australian Shepherd Mix

A touch blurry in the big version, but not so bad when it's shrunk down to standard blog-size.

Karst Shepherd/Australian Shepherd Mix

Wilson looks like a total goofball... my favorite.

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Dog of the Day: Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Adam Lang

No Caturday supplement today, sadly. Don’t worry, I’ll get down to Macy’s soon.

Instead, here’s a cutie with a somewhat… intense expression.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

I wonder what he's looking at?

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

That dog tag has a fire hydrant on it.

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