Sunday Switchup: Yerba Buena Island

Just a pretty vista, from the tippy-top of Telegraph Hill, for you today. Yerba Buena Island, some of Treasure Island, the western span of the Bay Bridge, a bit of the eastern span as well if you look close enough.

And a big honking cruise ship. Man, best wishes to them, but you wouldn’t catch me on one of those things right now.

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Dog of the Day: Bumper the (Repeat Customer) Old English Sheepdog

Look who we have here: it’s Bumper! I first ran into her when she was four months old… in 2010, the first year the blog was fully up and running! That makes her 11 now, and she’s still going strong. I also ran into her a couple of other times, and one other time got some pictures, but it’s been eight years… was so happy to see she’s doing well!

Old English Sheepdog
Out and about, long walks in San Francisco.
Old English Sheepdog
Poking her nose into everyone’s business.
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Dog of the Day: El Jefe the Bolonka Birthday Boy

And here we have yet another first-of-breed… third one in the last month! How does that happen after 12 full years of dog blogging? And he’s also a birthday boy… he turned two today!

Bolonka On A Leash
Apparently the Bolonka isn’t actually recognized by any kennel clubs, but they have been around, in one form or another, since the 18th century.
Bolonka Who Looks Like Chewbacca
Bolonkas can look just as much like Chewbacca as Brussels griffons, huh?
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Dog of the Day: Buster Keaton the Wire Fox Terrier

Buster Keaton (male, 1) is named after an amazing silent-film actor. I’m not sure why, since fox terriers aren’t exactly well-known for being silent…

White And Ginger Wire Fox Terrier Grinning
Every fox terrier I’ve ever run into was almost manically cheerful.
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Dog of the Day: Zeppie

Zeppie, short for Zeppelin, is three months old. I didn’t get her breed, and with those ears I am not even going to hazard a guess, besides ‘cuuuuute!’

Woman Holding Little Puppy With Huge Ears
Zeppie really wanted to wiggle out of those arms and go lick everyone’s ankles.
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Caturday Supplement: Bow Wow Meow Store Kitty

I’ve posted some pictures of this kitty before, but I just saw her again a couple of weeks ago, and she was being adorable. so here you are.

Tiger Tabby Cat In Store Window
Perfect little pink nosie!
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Dog of the Day: Olivia the Duck Tolling Retriever

Olivia, according to my notes, is 2, and ‘a little bit aloof’. She’s also big for her breed, and beautiful.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Shaking Hands
Someone even knows a few tricks.
Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever Looking Pensive
I have never figured out why some dogs (goldens and Nova Scotias, primarily) have what looks like a little braid at the front of their ears, but it’s adorable.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Looking Happy
What a pretty smile.
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Double Dog Day: Walter the Great Pyrenees and Clementine the Australian Cattle Dog Mix

Walter is a full-blooded Great Pyrenees, although I hadn’t seen one with dark ears before. Clementine, on the other hand, is a super-mutt, one quarter Australian cattle dog and that’s the biggest percentage she’s got.

White Great Pyrenees Dog With Black Ears
I thought he was half Pyrenees and half Anatolian shepherd.
White Great Pyrenees Dog With Black Ears
He’s definitely a gentle giant, though.
Black And White Australian Shepherd Mix
Looks a lot more than a quarter ACD, doesn’t she?
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Dog of the Day: Bulldog

I think this might be the shop pup for the Fresh Blades Barber Shop, but I’m not sure.

Brindled Bulldog Looking Deflated
I sometimes wonder why the little tiny bit of tongue. Like, do they forget about it? Or do they just need a little tiny bit of cooling?
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Sunday Switchup: Dragons and Snakes?

I wonder how long this has been around and I just never noticed it? Looks pretty new, so maybe not too long. It’s amazingly well done. Wonder if the artist lives there?

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