Dog of the Day: Max the Husky Possibly Lab Mix

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Adam Lang

Max is supposedly a husky/Lab mix, but I don’t see a whole lot of lab in those ears! I would have said husky/white shepherd, or even a white shepherd with unusual eye coloration. I gotta say, though, his expression does look very… husky.

White Husky Mix With Blue Eyes
I can only assume that he had just spent an hour running around in circles crazily, because I am not used to seeing dogs just chilling out in the middle of Huntingdon Park.
White Siberian Husky Mix With Blue Eyes Gazing Hypnotically Into The Camera
Hypnotic gaze. If slightly derpy.
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(Birth)Dog of the (Sun)Day: Piper the Poodle

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Adam Lang

Piper is 11 today, and I thought it was worth modifying my schedule a bit to accommodate some birthday wishes for her. Especially since she did everything she could to make me feel welcome when I met her. Seems only fair!

Black Standard Poodle Smiling
Photographing black dogs in the sun: my bête noire. (A multilingual pun! Excuse me while I pat myself on the back.)
Old Black Poodle Looking Into Camera
There, now… you can actually see that sweet face!
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Dog of the Day: Boston the Dachshund

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Adam Lang

Boston, 3, was a bit shy around me, if I recall correctly.

Black And Tan Miniature Dachshund Next To A Fire Hydrant
Yes, it’s definitely a small dachshund. But it is also quite a large hydrant.
Black And Tan Dachshund Looking Nervous
Tail tucked, and definitely looking a little dubious.
Black And Tan Dachshund
Also maybe a liiiitle bug-eyed. Perhaps there’s some pug a few generations back.
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Dog of the Day: Chill Siberian Husky

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Adam Lang

Someone knows how to relax.

Siberian Husky Lying On A Sidewalk
Huskies always look so smug, don’t they?
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Dog of the Day: Klezmer (aka Frank) the Irish Setter

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Adam Lang

Klezmer is his real name, and he’s ten years old and a huge sweetie. But there are apparently a lot of people who don’t know what ‘Klezmer’ means, so his mom had to give him a nickname that people could understand.

Happy Irish Setter Sitting On A Concrete Abutment
The building in the background is the snack bar atop Telegraph Hill. Apparently the person who runs it gives out really yummy dog treats. And takes dog pictures. I’ll have to go back when it’s open, for one or the other.
Smiling Irish Setter Face
When I heard his name, I said, ‘Oh, is he a musician?’ But his mom didn’t hear me clearly, and said, ‘No, he’s an Irish Setter.’
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Dog of the Day: Henry the Dachshund Puppy

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Adam Lang

Henry (6 months old) is a little cutie, huh?

Dachshund Puppy Looking Very Dubious
Where did all that neck come from?
Dachshund Puppy Licking A Man's Hand
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Dog of the Day: Emma the Shetland Sheepdog

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Adam Lang

Emma is fifteen. That means that if I’d posted her on the first day that this blog was around, she would have still been three years old. Despite that, she is getting along rather better than this blog is. She can still see, she can still hear, and she can still take long walks and run and play.

Blue Merle Shetland Sheepdog Tilting Her Head To The Side
I like going out for a walk before work, but honestly I’d prefer going out for a walk INSTEAD of work, so I could follow Emma here around for an hour or two if I felt the need.
Blue Merle Sheltie Looking A Little Goofy
I guess her folks might have something to say about that, huh?
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Dog of the Day: Brom the Siberian Husky Puppy

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Adam Lang

Brom is five months old and a little rascal.

Siberian Husky Puppy Staring Intently Into The Camera
That’s a very… intense stare.
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Dog of the Day: Eddie the Dachshund

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Adam Lang

Oh no! Eddie’s dad recognized me and told me I’d taken pictures of him before, years ago, and even posted them, but I must not have gotten his name because I can’t find him! The perils of a web site with TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DOGS on it.

Anyway, Eddie is now 17, and no longer as sprightly as he once was, but he’s still just as interested in going out and socializing. So sometimes he walks, and sometimes he hitches a ride.

Man Petting Dachshund In Bag
I know just what he’s doing here. Dachshund ears are so velvety, it’s hard to resist petting them.
Man Petting The Ear Of An Old Dachshund
It’s amazing how white dogs can go. And how they don’t have to worry about male pattern baldness OR receding hairline. Grumble grumble.
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Caturday Supplement: Patten the Store Cat(ten)

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Adam Lang

Patten is, and has been a while, the store kitty for Optical Works, near my house. He’s a pretty good greeter… most of the time.

Black Floofy Cat
Patten is a smart kitty, and does not leave the store even when the front door is wedged open because it’s 95F in San Francisco and nobody has air conditioning.
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