The Dogs of San Francisco

Dog of the Day: Kuma the Shiba Inu

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Adam Lang

Kuma (8) really loved his perch.

Grinning Shiba Inu Standing On A Bench — I love dropping by Lafayette Park occasionally. There is always just a huge crop of amazing dogs.

Grinning Shiba Inu Sitting On A Bench — Kuma sat there for several minutes, watching a bunch of other dogs playing fetch.

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Dog of the Day: Brandy the “Weird Mix”

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Adam Lang

Brandy is 8, and her dad described her pretty aptly, I’d say. If I had to guess, I’d say there was some St Bernard (or another similar breed) and some basset hound.

Dog With St Bernard Face But Short Legs — You just can’t be sad when greeted by a face like that every morning.

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Sunday Switchup: Deer Oh Deer Oh Deer Oh Deer

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Adam Lang

I wanted to do a little hiking a couple weekends ago, but I had two criteria: the place had to be shady, and it had to be under 80 degrees. Turned out this was a bit more difficult than expected (it was even 85 in San Francisco!), but I found a little place in Pacifica to wander around under the redwoods. I didn’t bring my good camera, but I was still able to get a scenic view and a few wildlife shots. None of the birds, but some cute little lizards and some rather handsome deer.

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We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Caturday For This BirthDogDay: Shasta the Border Collie

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Adam Lang

I was wandering along the Embarcadero and up into the Ghirardelli Square area today, enjoying the much mellower vibes of a Blue-Angel-less Fleet Week. I admit to being more fond of quieter entertainments — much like most dogs! There was still some noise, from the Canadian contingent, but Shasta didn’t seem to mind at all, she was fetching and chasing and soliciting belly rubs from everyone in the crowd. And when I found out that today is her birthday, I gave her plenty of belly rubs and several fetches!

Black And White Border Collie With A Ball — Shasta likes fetch. And herding anything that moves. And some things that don’t!

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Dog of the Day: Candy the Cane Corso

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Adam Lang

Unlike with yesterday’s pup, when I saw Candy (5) I didn’t know what she was. “Uhh bullmastiff mix?” Nope!

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Dog of the Day: Ari the Eurasier

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Adam Lang

I saw Ari (2) romping around in a little parklet in Mission Bay, and I said, “Wow, is that a Eurasier?” Ari’s dad was quite surprised that I recognized the breed. And honestly so was I, since it’s been around eight and a half years since I saw one!

Blond Eurasier Sitting And Grinning — San Francisco is a pretty good place for Eurasiers. Especially this year, when (at least so far) we haven’t had ANY really hot days.

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Dog of the Day: Uh Oh…

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Adam Lang

Uh oh. I took pictures of this pup on the same day I took pictures of yesterday’s pup. And I only got one name down. So… do you think THIS guy is Sky the German shepherd husky malamute? Or yesterday’s? Could be either one!

Siberian Husly Mix With Heterochromia — Meh who cares this pup is AWESOME that’s all that matters.

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Dog of the Day: Sky the Husky Malamute German Shepherd Mix

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Adam Lang

I ran into Sky at a little noontime concert a couple of weeks ago, and then I ran into Sky again at an after-work ice-cream-social-and-concert a few days later. Sky just likes music, apparently!