At last

A beagle has won the Westminster Dog Show. They are wonderful pets, very sweet, playful, and have long waggy tails. Some other breeds don't have long tails, and I'd hate to get a dog without one. Part of the fun of having a dog is knowing when he or she is happy.

An article sent to me by The Hubby says this: "His tri-colored image certainly drew a nationwide following, and that will surely prompt a spike in beagle adoptions. Wilkerson had one bit of advice for anyone planning to get one as a pet. 'Better have a fence,' he said."

There are plenty of beagles in shelters, so it's good if people adopt them - as long as they (and I say this for any dog) intend to be good dog owners for up to 15 years, not return their dog to the pound in two years because of some change in circumstance.

The man is right about having a fence. They love to be chased. My beagle used to slip out of her collar when she was a pup and make us chase her around the development. She also would run in front of cars. Luckily we always caught her.

Thanks to Hubby for sending it my way. Yay for beagles!!