Dog of the Day: Atticus the Border Collie

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Adam Lang

Atticus is the dog of a coworker of mine. Such an adorable dog… he loves everybody, and everybody loves him. And he’s sharp as a tack, but he’s also just a bit willful: the first time I saw him, he was all excited, and he decided he didn’t feel like sitting. He’d do any other trick, but he didn’t sit until someone took out a dog treat. And then, as you can see below, he was delighted to sit, for just as long as the treat was on offer.

Two more pictures after the break.

He's obviously well-trained, and I bet when he isn't meeting twenty new people he is very obedient.

He's obviously well-trained, and I bet when he isn't meeting twenty new people he is very obedient.

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Dog of the Day: Hungarian Sheep Dog (Puli)

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Adam Lang

They don’t get a lot more ridiculous than this. It actually took me about 30 or 40 seconds to realize it was actually a dog, and that’s after I had seen several of these online. (And one Puli puppy, but they look rather different.)

I asked what kind it was, and the owner said it was a ‘Hungarian Sheep Dog’, so I thought maybe this was something different. According to wikipedia, though, that’s just another term for Puli, so whatever.

Still ridiculous.

I challenge you to tell me which end is head.

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Dog of the Day: German Wire-Haired Pointer

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Adam Lang

A new breed for us here at Dogs of San Francisco: the German wire-haired pointer. I love this guy, and not just because his eyebrows look a lot like mine (although his are a little less colorful.) He seems to have just enough of an attitude to be fun, without having enough to actually annoy his friends. This is a delicate balance, especially in dogs. (Cats get rather more latitude in this case.)

Close-up portrait after the break.

Does this guy know how to pose, or does this guy know how to pose?

Does this guy know how to pose, or does this guy know how to pose?

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Dog of the Day: German Shepherd Mix (?)

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Adam Lang

Autumn and I have a name for this position, which we’ve stolen from other corgi-fanciers: ‘bunny butt‘.

It's pretty rare to see an adult, decent-sized dog in this position. Also hysterical, and awesome.

It's pretty rare to see an adult, decent-sized dog in this position. Also hysterical, and awesome.

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Dog of the Day: Goofy Chow Mix

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Adam Lang

I always thought Chows (and Chow mixes) were cool-looking, but most of them tend to be standoffish, and sometimes they’re even mean to other people. This guy, though? This guy loved everyone who walked by.

I’d draw some kind of parallel here, and make comments about prejudice and so forth, but I suspect that most of us have that lesson pretty well down pat, so I’ll just enjoy the pup instead. (A couple more awesome pictures after the break.)

One super-goofy doggie grin, coming right up.

One super-goofy doggie grin, coming right up.

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Dog of the Day: Giant Poodle

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Adam Lang

Back East, I never saw giant poodles at all. If I saw a poodle, it was small or toy, and generally looked like bleached topiary.

The big poodles are just awesome. As long as you don’t let someone with a set of clippers near them.

A poodle in its closest-to-natural state. Note the long-ish fur, the lack of poofballs, and the somewhat sarcastic expression.

A poodle in its closest-to-natural state. Note the long-ish fur, the lack of poofballs, and the somewhat sarcastic expression.

They still do look a little silly when they are going for the 'noble, statuesque' look, though.

They still do look a little silly when they are going for the 'noble, statuesque' look, though.

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Dog of the Day: Pit Bull Mix

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Adam Lang

Feeling under the weather. I’ll post something in the morning.

Update: Okay, here it is. Sorry it’s so late.

He looks kind of subdued with his ears back like that, doesn’t he? I wonder what he’s thinking?

The white toes and the white blaze on his chest really add something, I think.

The white toes and the white blaze on his chest really add something, I think.

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Dog of the Day: Pit Bull Puppy (again!)

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Adam Lang

This isn’t exactly a repeat: Autumn and I went out walking a couple weeks ago and ran into this little guy again. He’s a few weeks older, and sure hasn’t gotten any less cute!

Second picture, with adoring fans, after the break.

God, look at those ears. Super cute.

God, look at those ears. Super cute.

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Dog of the Day: Cute Pug

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Adam Lang

The thing about pugs, the thing about pugs is… well, yeah, they’re ugly. Some people find them so-ugly-they’re-cute. Doesn’t matter: one thing they are is goofy-friendly. They’re one of the few almost-guaranteed fun small dogs. They love everyone, and if you don’t lean down and offer your hand they will often lick your ankle, if they can find one.

Does it sound like my standards are too low if I say 'this pug is definitely cute: both his eyes point in the same direction'.

Does it sound like my standards are too low if I say 'this pug is definitely cute: both his eyes point in the same direction'.

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Dog of the Day: Bouvier des Flandres

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Adam Lang

Never heard of ’em. But apparently this guy is a pretty good specimen.

Edit: There is some controversy in the comments about the breed ID. If the ID were one I provided, I’d change it, but this one was provided by the dog owner, so I’m going to stick with it for now. If someone can give me a good positive ID, I’ll change it. (People are suggesting ‘goldendoodle’ or ‘labradoodle’ in the comments, but if so, this would be the biggest one I’d ever seen… even bigger (taller) than Hannibal the Animal.)

Look at that coat. He's not a mop, he's like thirty mops!

Look at that coat. He's not a mop, he's like thirty mops!

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