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!
Black And White Border Collie With A Ball
Surrounded by people who wanted to pet her and throw her ball… sounds like a happy birthday to me!
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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!

Cane Corso
Oh god I just realized that’s she’s… Candy Cane. Oh god. That’s terrible.
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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!

Black German Shepherd Husky Malamute Mix
Sky also likes people, other dogs, grass, treats, belly rubs…
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Puppy of the Day: Odie the Australian Labradoodle

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Adam Lang

Odie is only eight months old, but he already knows how to relax.

Man And Woman With Australian Labradoodle Puppy Sprawled Across Their Laps
Wine, sunshine, and a puppy. There are worse ways to spend an afternoon.
Australian Labradoodle Puppy Sprawled Across Two Laps
Those are some powerful puppydog eyes.
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Sunday Switchup: SeaOtterpile!

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Adam Lang

Some more pictures from my 2023 trip. These cuties noticed me and wondered if I might want to come swimming.

Group Of Sea Otters Looking At Photographer, One With A Baby
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Double Dog Day: Sonbahar and Drogon the Anatolian Shepherds

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Adam Lang

Oh man! Sonbahar (a girl, the name means Autumn) and Drogon (a boy) are two awesome pups! They’re working dogs, livestock guardians and herding dogs for a farm somewhere out there. They’re out there doing work every day, which must be what keeps them so young: they’re 13 and 11, over 100 pounds of muscle apiece, and they’re in amazing shape!

Anatolian Shepherd Looking Mischievous
This is Drogon. The expression says it all.
Smiling Anatolian Shepherd
This is Sonbahar. The two of them are among the most social, people-friendly Anatolians I’ve ever met.
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