This is Liffey, doing her best rendition of that Marylin Monroe dress moment from "The Seven Year Itch" on Broadway. Broadway in London's Crouch End, that is.
I met Liffey this morning, pretty as a picture, as she was waiting for her owner to finish his coffee. Liffey is a sweet and very docile Beagle bitch. She is a rather well travelled and cosmopolitan dog. She was born in Australia, lived in Singapore and moved to London a couple of years ago.
She posed for me patiently and sat when I asked her to sit. Which is more than you can say of my Dachshund Kevin, who only sits for treats! She is placid, loves children and is very friendly. Her owner told me that the only time she goes wild is when her beagle tracking instinct kicks in, and she scavenges for bones on the street. Very unladylike, Liffey!
Beagles are hunting dogs that hunt in packs. They are athletic, love exercise and make great pets, but need discipline. Their sense of smell is so superb tha they often get carried away, so they may be disobedient during walks.
More about Beagles: The Beagle Club in UK
