Dog of the Day: Dixie the Standard Poodle

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Adam Lang

I ran into Dixie in a pet store, and oh boy, was she happy to be there.

Black Standard Poodle Looking Happy

Look at that happy face. She looks an awful lot like the logo on my iPoodle Tee Shirt.

Black Standard Poodle Looking Happy

I’m too tired to think of a caption, so I’ll just let Dixie speak for herself.

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Old Home Sunday: Chase the German Shorthaired Pointer

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Adam Lang

Over three years ago, I ran into Chase about two blocks from my home. Last month, I ran into Chase about as far from my home as you can get and still be in San Francisco. I am glad to report that he is doing just fine. And is just as gorgeous as he was then.

German Shorthaired Pointer Tied to a Newspaper Machine

Not a lot of breeds that have a coat like that. Almost looks like the background of ‘Starry Night’.

German Shorthaired Pointer Tied to a Newspaper Machine

Ooh, I quite like this one.

German Shorthaired Pointer Giving Me a Dubious Look

Keeping a careful eye on me.

German Shorthaired Pointer

Of course, he took his eyes off me the second dad walked over.

German Shorthaired Pointer

Chase is a very photogenic dog. I could take pictures of him for hours.

German Shorthaired Pointer Eating a Rawhide Chew

It’s a rough life.

German Shorthaired Pointer Eating a Rawhide Chew

GSPs have eminently pettable ears.

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Puppy Week, Final Day: Molly the Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppy

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Adam Lang

Finally, an extremely long but extremely short bundle of six-month-old cuteness for you. I did not, despite temptation, actually run across the street against the light to catch up with Molly. I waited for the light to change, and then had to jog more than a block in my work clothes instead. But it was worth it, even if dad didn’t have much time and so I only got a few pictures.

Red and White Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppy With Ears Laid Back

A perfectly proportioned corgi. What you can’t tell is that she’s about 60% of full size. So. Cute.

Red and White Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppy With Ears Up

And ‘fwip!’ go the fully-convertable ears.

Red and White Pembroke Welsh Corgi Puppy with a Fluffy Butt

OMG the fuzzy pantaloons are growing faster than the rest of her!

 

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Puppy Week, Day 6: Oso the German Shepherd Puppy

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Adam Lang

Oso is 7 months old, and a giant bundle of energy. He seemed very mischievous, perhaps even more so than your average German shepherd. Not that there is such a thing as an average German shepherd.

German Shepherd Puppy and People Wading in the Ocean

Obviously, I ran into Oso at the beach. Ocean Beach, in point of fact.

German Shepherd Puppy on the Beach

I have no idea what he was really looking at, but i love the expression.

German Shepherd and Girl on Beach

Oso tried to make a break out into the water. That did not go over well with mom.

German Shepherd Puppy and Woman On Beach

These two are going to have a long and happy time together, I could tell.

Grinning German Shepherd Puppy and Woman On Beach

There’s the trademark GSD grin.

Grinning German Shepherd Puppy

A picture to add to my pile of ‘favorites’. Oso is adorable.

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Puppy Week, Day 5: Louie the American Staffordshire Terrier Puppy

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Adam Lang

I am really glad Louie’s dad was extra proud of him, because I took up way more of his time than I normally allow myself. (I’m pretty strict about how much time I let myself steal from people, because otherwise I’d be making them late to appointments left and right.)

Black American Staffordshire Terrier Puppy With White Chest

Pink puppy lips.

Black American Staffordshire Terrier Puppy

Louie didn’t want to be photographed. He wanted to lick me.

Black American Staffordshire Terrier Puppy With White Chest

Tilt your head a little to the right. Sure, the rest of the world is askew, but on this blog, it’s the dog that counts.

Black American Staffordshire Terrier Puppy

The bully breeds have such broad grins.

Black American Staffordshire Terrier Puppy Half Buried In Ivy

This is actually the second puppy I’ve caught swimming through the ivy here, but I can’t find the post of the first one to save my life.

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Puppy Week, Day 4: Maya the Ridiculous Wiggly Labrador Retriever Puppy

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Adam Lang

I ran into Maya (4 months) on the way home last week. Oh. My. God. This one has mastered the art of advanced wiggling like no dog I have ever met before.

Yellow Labrador Retriever Puppy

Out of about 40 shots (many blurry) this is one of only three where she was not actively wiggling.

 

Yellow Labrador Retriever Puppy Chewing on Leash

Somebody is teething.

Yellow Labrador Retriever Chewing On Her Leash And Pushing It With Her Legs

That totally looks like a cat playing with some yarn to me.

Yellow Labrador Retriever Puppy Chewing on Leash

Maya was an incredible goofball.

Yellow Labrador Retriever Getting A Belly Rub

I predict a future full of lots of belly rubs for this pup.

Man and Labrador Retriever Puppy Looking at One Another

Maya moved out here with her dad from Cincinnati, but they both seem to be settling in just fine. If you see her, make sure to give her a warm San Francisco welcome. With lots of belly rubs.

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Puppy Week, Day 3: Rocket the Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Adam Lang

Rocket is also known as ‘Rocket Dog’, but apparently is not related to Rocket Dog Rescue. She was 11 weeks old when I ran across her, and was stopping traffic she was so cute. Not that traffic is ever going very fast at that time of day (rush hour) in that area (near the Bay Bridge). But she had a noticeable impact.

Tricolor Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy

Someone is getting socialized well. Rocket’s not going to be one of those shy mini-Aussies.

Tricolor Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy

She still has convertible ears. Here seen in the ‘stowed’ position.

Tricolor Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy

I saw her turn those puppydog eyes on three other people walking by while I was there. They worked on all four of us.

Tricolor Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy

I’m kind of surprised how big she was at 11 weeks. I would have guessed she was a regular Aussie, not a miniature.

Tricolor Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy With Pink Spot On Nose

The cow-spotted nose!

Tricolor Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy

Stuffed animal pose.

Tricolor Miniature Australian Shepherd Puppy With Pink Spot On Nose

Mom had plenty of treats for this growing puppy.

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Happy April Fool’s Day

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Adam Lang

I thought of redoing the entire front page as ‘DOGE’ pics, but it turns out that that takes a really long time and a surprising amount of mental effort, and it has not been a good couple of days. So here’s my favorite gag from another site.

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Puppy Week, Day 2: Xena the Labrador Retriever/Weimaraner/Warrior Princess Puppy

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Adam Lang

Today has been a day that I really needed a puppy. So many annoying things, so many companies that I thought I couldn’t hate any more than I already do… until today.

Fortunately, here’s Xena, age six months, with plenty of kisses and a waggy tail.

Weimeraner/Labrador Retriever Mix With Grey Eyes and A White Medallion on her Chest

I ran into Xena at ‘Streat Food‘, a sort of parking lot for food trucks in San Francisco. Needless to say, she was enthralled with the smells.

Weimeraner/Labrador Retriever Mix With Grey Eyes and A White Medallion on her Chest

Xena is definitely adventurous. She wanted to investigate every single one of those trucks.

Weimeraner/Labrador Retriever Mix With Grey Eyes and A White Medallion on her Chest

More dogs need those splashes of white on their chests. (I guess they’re called ‘medallions’.)

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Puppy Week, Day 1: Boo the Labrador Retriever/Boxer Mix Puppy

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Adam Lang

I have been luckier than I deserve over the past couple of weeks: I have run into and had my face licked by a surprising number of puppies. So I’m going to spread the joy out this week: I hereby declare this PUPPY WEEK!

Boo is our first puppy: 6 months old, and she is a real sweetie. Being half lab, she’s very smart and sweet, and being half boxer, she’s very confused and sweet. That’s 200% sweet by unit volume!

Black Labrador Retriever/Boxer Mix with White Chest and Chin

I totally mistook Boo for a pit mix, but apparently not.

 

Black Labrador Retriever/Boxer Mix with White Chest and Chin

Eee, little white goatee!

Black Labrador Retriever/Boxer Mix with White Chest and Chin

First puppy-nose of the week!

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