I grew up with beagles. When I was twenty-three, moved to Madison County where huntin' folk knew them as "beatles". Here one of Lurtie's beatles does the Snoopy thing, on top of the house. If he'd lived another thirty two years, he'd know about Uno, Best in Show, Madison Square Garden.
OK OK, yes, this is no AKC 15" beagle, this is a hound, a Madison County Hound. But Lurtie called it a beatle.
Saw you out yesterday walking with your fourfooter, which reminded me to check your site for new pictures.
I'm pretty sure in the state adjoining Virginia to our southwest the beagle in question would certainly be classified AKC, Authentic Kentucky Charmer.
Look a bit closer and you will see a noble guardian of his estate, safeguarding against undesirables, man & beast alike.
Just an absolutely beautiful image!