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Dog Days of Summer

Summer is the greatest time of year because even when not birding, it is the easiest time to be outside for many hours at a time. After a morning of birding I decided to spend the afternoon outside, writing and enjoying the mid-summer weather. One of the best things is to be able to browse the internet from the wireless router while enjoying bird sound, butterflies, and our forested backyard.

Summer is also a favorite time for our 1 year old Doberman-mix, Arizona.

Arizona is a native Illinoisan but was named after our favorite birding destination.

We presume he has greyhound in him because of his shape and the lightning speed.

We would highly recommend rescuing a Doberman – they are good-hearted, wonderful dogs that have gotten a bad name but are really just sweet, gentle creatures.

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larry says:

Dobermans used to have a bad name but nothing compares to the reputation of the Pit Bull.-I definitely have to invest in a wireless router so that I can spend more time outdoors.

Posted on: July 28, 2007 @ 6:47 pm
mon@rch says:

Dogs love the summer just as much as many of us birdwatchers do!

Posted on: July 28, 2007 @ 7:08 pm
Daniel says:

Is ive said in other comments…thats one cool dog you got there! nice to see them play outside chasing butterflies and things.
Nice time summer, im hoping for winter for some warblers, but then again our winter is much like your summer so its always nice
Enjoy the warm days amigos!!

Posted on: July 31, 2007 @ 1:12 pm
Alice says:

Hi, your Arizona looks very much like our young 62-lb Dobie mix Tarpon (who we also suspect is part greyhound). Email if you’d like to see pix sometime. (He’s my first mix, but my fourth Dobie)

best,
Alice A.

Posted on: October 8, 2007 @ 1:59 pm
Iva says:

Arizona looks a lot like our dog Klara – I found your page trying to find photos of doberman/greyhound mixed dogs because I suspected she might be one. Arizona confirmed my suspicion.

Posted on: September 25, 2011 @ 9:32 am