Tag Archives: Akita

TV Dinner

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

In a past post, I talked about how Toki loves to sit at a certain window of our house and watch the activity below.  We jokingly call that her “Dog TV”.  She especially likes to watch “cartoons” on weekend mornings … Continue reading →

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Guess what I did on my spring break . . .

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Hi readers and friends!  I’m back from my wordpress break, and feeling digitally refreshed! Over Memorial Day weekend, we went back to the family homestead, and I tromped around the woods with Twiggy.  Then Josh and I took a bourbon-tasting … Continue reading →

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Twiggy is a . . .

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

Twiggy, Toki’s country cousin, recently took one of those newfangled DNA tests. We always thought she was an Akita mix, so we were very curious to see the results. Drumroll please . . . ! Yes, Twiggy is an Akita … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Shikoku Ken

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

One of the best aspects of the America’s Family Pet Expo was the opportunity to get acquainted with a wide variety of interesting breeds.  You may not know this about me, but I’m a huge fan of spitz dogs – … Continue reading →

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Country Cousin

Posted on February 23, 2011 by

I’m in Ohio this week, hanging out with Toki’s country cousin, Miss Twiggy (not to be confused with miss Piggy)! There are always two versions of her — the winter furball, and the slim summertime pup.  She always looks twice … Continue reading →

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More Fall Pictures

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

I just couldn’t help it, Twiggy is too cute.  Here are more fall pictures of Twiggy with her enormously thick winter coat. She enjoyed posing for pictures with her squirrel friend.

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Crisp Weather, Crisp Leaves

Posted on November 10, 2010 by

Living in southern California, I miss the little rituals that accompany fall, like raking leaves, digging out the warm sweaters, and lighting fires.  Hot cocoa just doesn’t taste as good in balmy 65 degree weather.  So if you live in … Continue reading →

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I Love Akitas

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

Twiggy joined our family from an adoption and rescue program run by a vet in Ohio. She’s part Akita, which accounts for her independent but loyal personality. The Akita is an ancient breed which originated in the Akita prefecture, the northernmost … Continue reading →

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