The Dogs of San Francisco

Dog of the Day: Marco Preview

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Adam Lang

Ran into an old friend today. I was pretty sure I recognized him, even after two years. He’s quite distinctive.

I’ll post more pictures of him some other time. Doing this one from my phone, from bed. Long day!

Posted in Dog of the Day, Uncategorized | Tagged Basset Hound, Brittany Spaniel, Mixed Breed, SOMA, South Beach | Leave a comment

Double Dog Day: Laundry Puppy And Friend

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Adam Lang

A few weeks ago, I was walking past the laundromat that is the occasional home of Cody, AKA laundrypuppy, when I discovered that Cody had a friend! I didn’t get her name, but apparently she shows up there occasionally because Autumn said she’d seen her there before.

Golden Retriever Snoozing On Laundromat Washers While Husky Stands On Them

I suspect Cody might have spent the day trying to keep up with a husky. Which strikes me as pretty tough.

I love that moment when a dog starts to yawn and it makes them look utterly shocked.

Golden Retriever And Siberian Husky On Commercial Washing Machines In A Laundromat

The husky saw me petting Cody, and of course couldn’t let someone else get the attention without getting some herself.

Siberian Husky Standing On Washing Machines In A Laundromat

She must be a pretty well-behaved husky, because she had the run of the place, with an open door.

Siberian Husky Pokes Her Nose At The Camera

Nose shot!

Siberian Husky And Golden Retriever Lying On Commercial Washers In A Laundromat

If you look VERY closely you can see just a teeny bit of tongue poking out of the husky’s mouth.

Posted in Dog of the Day | Tagged Golden Retriever, Near Home, Nob Hill, Siberian Husky | 2 Comments

Dog of the Day: Or Is THIS Jo?

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Adam Lang

So looking through my pictures, I find that I have pictures of two unknown mix puppies that were taken on the same day, but notes for only one. So only one of them can be Jo… is it this one? Or the last one? You be the judge!

Mixed Breed Puppy With Awesome Eyebrows And Humongous Ears

Look at those ears. Will the tips stand up fully when she grows up? And will she be able to actually fly, or just sort of glide a bit?

Mixed Breed Puppy With Awesome Eyebrows And Humongous Ears Giving Very Dubious Look To Camera

The expression I like to call the ‘Whatchootalkinbout Willis,’ or just the ‘Willis’ for short. Those of you who know what that means are probably too old, just like me.

Those little bitty brown eyebrow marks make for devastating puppydog eyes. Also note the barely-visible-from-this-angle cow spots on the puppybelly.

Mixed Breed Puppy With Awesome Eyebrows And Humongous Ears Looking Ostentatiously Away From Camera

Here’s a little more belly. And then there’s that teensy white star on her forehead. Too cute!

Posted in Dog of the Day | Tagged Australian Cattle Dog, Cow Hollow, Marina, Mixed Breed, Puppy, Union Street | Leave a comment

Lo, I Am Interviewed!

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Adam Lang

I was interviewed for ‘This Dog’s Life‘. Go read it! Live it! Be one with it!

Edit: Permanent direct link, because I’m sure I’ll fall off the front page soon enough.

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Dog of the Day: Surf Dog Spectators Departing

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Adam Lang

Caught these two headed home after a big day at the surf dog championships. Although I’ve got to be honest: I’m not sure the pup didn’t like the car ride more than the spectacle.

Pug Puppy Sitting In Car Staring Out The Window

Don’t worry. Securely strapped in.

Pug Puppy Looking Out Of Car And Resting Her Head On The Door

Pugs can look so ridiculously pouty when they want to. And often when they don’t even want to.

I could not have asked for a more cooperative subject.

Posted in Dog of the Day | Tagged Pacifica, Pug, Surfing, World Dog Surfing Championships | Leave a comment

Double Dog Day: Surf Dog Afterward

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Adam Lang

Two surf dogs, just after the surfing finished.

Australian Cattle Dog Mix Riding On Man's Shoulders

This pup seems to absolutely adore riding around on dad.

Teeny little bit of tongue!

Posted in Dog of the Day | Tagged Australian Cattle Dog, Mixed Breed, Pacifica, Pug, Surfing, World Dog Surfing Championships | Leave a comment

Dog of the Day: Jo the Greater Western Dancing Cockadoodle Puppy

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Adam Lang

Okay, so actually Jo is an unknown mix. But 1) she is clearly great, 2) it doesn’t get much ‘wester’ than San Francisco, 3) she is very clearly an excellent dancer, and 4) I think there’s a good chance she has some Cocker spaniel and some poodle in her, so what better thing to call her than a ‘Cockadoodle’?

Oh, and in these pictures she was 4 months old.

Brown And White Cockapoo Poodle Cocker Spaniel Mix Puppy

So much floof. And I love the grapevine dance move.

It might look like mom is tugging Jo off her feet; the next picture (taken a fraction of a second later) shows what was really happening…

Brown And White Cockapoo Poodle Cocker Spaniel Mix Puppy Leaping

…graceful ballet leap!

The kind of fur you just want to bury your fingers in.

Posted in Dog of the Day | Tagged Cocker Spaniel, Mixed Breed, Poodle, Puppy, SOMA, Unknown Mix | Leave a comment

Sunday Switchup: What Ate This Piling?

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Adam Lang

Anyone want to give me a guess what this is? Or, rather, this is probably a piling of some kind, but… what ate it? And if there are things out there that do this to pilings, why are there any pilings left?