Dog of the Day: Rudy the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Poodle Mix

Kanga-Roooo-deeeee! When I ran into Rudy, it was only his third day with his new family, and he was only ten weeks old. He was very excited to see everything, and everyone. It was all so new!

Woman Holding Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Poodle Mix Puppy
The ultimate in ‘stuffed animal’ cute.
Woman Holding Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Poodle Mix Puppy
You can tell she’s lost her heart already. As it should be!
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Poodle Mix Puppy Standing On His Hind Legs
Technically he wasn’t supposed to be walking around, since he hadn’t had his last shots yet. This was a ‘50% cheat’.
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Dog of the Day: Edward the Pig in a Blanket or Dachshund in a Doggie Bag?

Edward is sixteen years old! And he walks just fine, thanks, he just gets ‘bagged’ when he’s inside stores or going for very long walks.

Old Dachshund Looking Very Sarcastic
I don’t run into sixteen-year-old pups very often. This one was pretty friendly, despite appearances.
Old Dachshund In A Duffel Bag
Not sure how well he can see, but he could smell just fine.
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Dog of the Day: Valerie the Husky Malamute Cyborg Mix

I spotted Valerie (4) last month, and she was doing a bit of limping. I had to get closer to her to find out that it was because she was a CYBORG: as you can see, she has a bionic leg! I was a little surprised to hear that she had been born with ‘three and a half legs’ since she was limping so badly, and I felt sad for her, until I found out that it was a very new prosthetic and she was still getting used to it. Apparently she can run and jump and such just fine once she’s accustomed. Hopefully I run into her again in a park or something where I can watch her play!

Siberian Husky Alaskan Malamute Mix With Prosthetic Leg
My notes say “75% husky, 25% malamute, 200% awesome”.
Alaskan Malamute Siberian Husky Mix Staring Into Camera
Snoooooot.
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Dog of the Day: Baggie Dog

I didn’t get any info about this pup, except (if I recall correctly) the bag was custom made by his mom.

Terrier Mix Riding In A Backpack
Funny that it’s so much easier to see his tongue than his eyes.
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Sunday Switchup: Coyote Exercise

The Panhandle is a little strip of green space in San Francisco that’s around three quarters of a mile long by about… 260 feet wide. There’s almost no shrubbery, and not even all that many trees. Apparently there are also some coyotes.

Oh well, at least they keep fit!

Active Coyote Alert Sign
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Dog of the Day: Toby the Bassett Hound

Man, I’m not sure Toby’s family knows quite how lucky they have it. Toby is 13 years old, but when I saw him I assumed he was 2 or 3, based on the way he moved. He’s got that ‘just a half a step away from flying’ bounce that I associate with dogs that don’t know they aren’t still puppies, and if his health is good enough that he still thinks he’s a puppy at age 13, then all I can do is be green with envy.

Bassett Hound Looking Up At His Owner
Thirteen years old. That makes him… older than this blog. (Which started in November of 2009.)
Basset Hound Looking Mournful
I spent most of November and December with my eyes looking like that. But his are SUPPOSED to.
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Dog of the Day: Logan the German Shepherd Golden Retriever Mix Puppy

Logan (6 months) looks a bit like he was built from spare parts, doesn’t he? Lucky for him, that’s the kind of dog I like best! (At least, until I see another kind of dog. Okay, I’m fickle, I admit it.

German Shepherd Golden Retriever Mix Puppy
Even at six months, he still has an awful lot of puppy ‘fro left.
Golden Retriever German Shepherd Mix Looking Shocked
Magnificent ears. I wonder if either or both will stand up?
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Dog of the Day: Starfire the German Shepherd Husky Mix

When I first saw Starfire (2) I figured she was a white shepherd, but apparently she’s a husky mix instead.

White Siberian Husky German Shepherd Mix Grinning
I should have guessed at the husky part, given the very light nose.
White Siberian Husky German Shepherd Mix Grinning
Plus, that is a very husky grin.
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Sunday Switchup: LASCIATE OGNI SPERANZA, VOI CH’ENTRATE

I dunno, I’m pretty intimidated, how about you?

BEWARE OF THE CATS Sign
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Dog of the Day: Cody the Laundrypuppy

I had a rare daytime sighting of laundrypuppy a couple weeks ago. Apparently he and his dad are none the worse for wear after their harrowing experience of late last year. Thank goodness!

Golden Retriever Sitting On Top Of A Washing Machine
While I was there, I got to induct two newcomers into the Laundrypuppy Fan Club. Yay!
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