When he finds a lost beagle in the hills behind his West Virginia home, Marty tries to hide it from his family and the dog's real owner, a mean-spirited man known to shoot deer out of season and to mistreat his dogs.

Relates the history of the Beagle from ancient Roman times to the twentieth century, describing their roles as hunters, pets, and members of the United States Department of Agriculture Beagle Brigade.

Easter has arrived, and the Peanuts gang is ready to celebrate! Linus is convinced the Easter Beagle will make his annual visit and deliver Easter eggs to every girl and boy. But just in case, Peppermint Patty and Marcie are coloring their own eggs.

When Charles and Lizzie discover a Beagle named Patches tied up in a garage all day, they decide to help make his life better.

Halloween is near and Bobby has a great idea for costumes for himself and his dog, Lucy, but when he brings Lucy's costume to school for show-and-tell it disappears, and Bobby suspects the unfriendly new student took it.

An easy introduction to the traits of beagles and why they are so much fun to be around.

With a wag and a "woof," this book invites readers to meet the beagle. Readers will examine the history, physical attributes, development, and behavior of the beagle breed. Coat, color, size, and care instructions are also discussed. Full-color photos allow readers to see these independent hunting dogs in a variety of situations. An index and glossary are also included. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.