Wednesday 31 August 2011

Melanie Sue Bowles & the Proud Spirit dogs

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Melanie Sue Bowles and four of our dogs, Penny (in the background), Tucker, Gunny and Chloe. Our canine family actually consists of a "baker's dozen" so there's nine more who aren't in this picture. And they're all in the house, all part of the family and all over the furniture.

Aside from being a doggie mom, I'm also a published author, and I'm very

Monday 29 August 2011

Steve Hockensmith & Amy

Who is in the photo at right?

That’s me with my dog Amy. She’s a 3-year-old (we think) Chihuahua-terrier mix (we think) we adopted from the East Bay SPCA (that we know for a fact) in January (again: fact).

My name is Steve Hockensmith and I’m a 43-year-old purebred WASP who’s been adopted by discriminating mystery and horror fans (thanks to my Holmes on the Range and Pride and Prejudice and

Friday 26 August 2011

Peggy Swager & Albert

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Peggy Swager. I’m a dog trainer who has also written dog books and articles. Two of my articles won DWAA awards.

Albert is a male Chihuahua. His estimated age is around four years old. He came from a puppy mill and was probably dumped by the puppy mill because he was a fear biter. I’ve learned a lot about the differences with Chihuahuas compared to other dogs

Wednesday 24 August 2011

Kelli & Buster

Who is in the photo at right?

This is our dog, Buster, a male Newfoundland, age 1 yr, 9 mo.

My name is Kelli. I am a registered nurse who worked 11 years as a cardiac RN, and am now a stay at home mom to one almost 5 yr old little boy, and this sweet big dog.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine?

Just returned from Buster's walk around the neighborhood.

What's brewing?

I love the

Monday 22 August 2011

Dorothy Hearst & Jude

Who is in the photo at right?

I'm Dorothy Hearst, the author of Promise of the Wolves and Secrets of the Wolves, the first two novels in a trilogy about how the wolf became the dog from the wolf's point of view. The trilogy is based in the science of wolf-human coevolution and born of my love of dogs. The handsome fellow in the picture with me is Dante, a wolfdog who lived at Never Cry Wolf

Friday 19 August 2011

Cierra Wolfe & Keebler

Who is in the photo at right?

That’s me (Cierra) and my Australian Shepherd, Keebler. Keebler is six years old and is a show dog! He competes regularly in American Kennel Club conformation shows. His registered name is TwinCreeks Best Of EL Fudge and he currently holds a Rally Novice title and has 11 points with 2 majors towards a Championship title.

What's the occasion for Coffee with a Canine

Wednesday 17 August 2011

Jodi & Kolchak and Felix

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Jodi and my pups, Felix Doodle and Kolchak Puggle. We're the nutbars behind Kol's Notes, a dog blog about good food, good friends and the good life! We took around 13 bajillion shots trying to get one where all three of us were looking at the camera, before we gave up. Getting a puggle to sit still is like nailing Jell-o to a tree.

What's the occasion

Monday 15 August 2011

Samantha Sivils & The Love Shack Pack

Who is in the photo at right?

I am Samantha Sivils. I'm a God fearing, blissfully married, therapy dog handling, proud homeschooling, Mississippi momma of four, and a freelance writer and photographer. In my spare time, I volunteer with our local animal rescue league. I serve as Education Chairman for the shelter and enjoy working in our community teaching youth about bite prevention and being a

Friday 12 August 2011

Janet Bolin & Laddie and Lacy

Who is in the photo at right?

I’m Janet Bolin. I write the Threadville Mystery series for Berkley Prime Crime. The first book, Dire Threads, came out in June. The second book comes out in June, 2012, and the third in June, 2013.

The brindle and white dog is Laddie. His sister, Lacy, is the black and white one. We’re sure they’re littermates, of mixed parentage that probably includes border

Wednesday 10 August 2011

Kathryn Miller Haines & Mr. Rizzo and Sadie

Who is in the photo at right?

Mr. Rizzo (always Mr.) is the mature gentleman on the right. He’s a boxer mix who just passed fifteen. We’re pretty sure he’s going to out live us all. The dame on the left is Sadie, a three year old German shepherd mix. This is one of the few moments when she’s been captured standing still. It will be a miracle if she makes it to four. And the two foot terror is

Monday 8 August 2011

Dorri Olds & Buddy James

Who is in the photo at right?Hi, my name is Dorri Olds. I’m a native New Yorker born on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. I work in my home/office in Chelsea as a freelance writer and web designer.The photo is of me standing in my building’s large private garden holding my beloved hairy son, Buddy James, a 7-year-old purebred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel imported from Germany.What’s the occasion

Friday 5 August 2011

Elizabeth Speller & Erwin

Who is in the photo at right?

That's me, Elizabeth Speller, and my dog. I write poetry, books on history and travel and, more recently, novels set in the 1920’s. My dog is an eight month old Hungarian Viszla, his name is Erwin. Viszlas (or Vislak, correctly!) are very loving and are scarcely ever more than a few inches away (some people call them Velcro dogs). When they are at any distance

Wednesday 3 August 2011

Helen Brenna & Ebby and Charlie

Who is in the photo at right?I have pictures of me and lots of pictures of my dogs, but none of my dogs with me. Ebby [photo right] is a 10 ½ year old Flat-Coated Retriever who loves winter. First snowfall and she’s rolling around in the flakes like a little kid making snow angels.Charlie [photo below left] is a 5 year old Australian Shepherd. He’s supposed to be a miniature, but does he look

Monday 1 August 2011

Lynne & Brian

Who is in the photo at right?This is Brian, my 8 year-old Boston Terrier. I'm Lynne, and work as a 911 Operator/Police Dispatcher in Charlotte, NC. Off-duty I enjoy anything related to the outdoors, especially gardening. Much of my time is spent working on my 75 year-old bungalow just outside of Charlotte and spoiling Brian, but occasionally take off on my Kawasaki Z750s for some much needed