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Cozy Bookshop Litter 2026
Expected Early December 2026
Sweet, Sound & Keen
To me, the hallmark of a truly great Beagle isn't found only in a pedigree or a stack photo, but in its temperament. Turbo and Sugarbee are the kind of dogs that remind me why I fell in love with the breed: sweet natured, merry, honest, exceptionally sound, and gifted with the instinct and drive Beagles were bred to possess. This breeding unites several dogs I have long admired through a thoughtful linebreeding while combining two individuals whose strengths complement one another beautifully. Above all, this litter is intended to preserve the joyful spirit, soundness, and natural scenting ability that define everything a Beagle should be.
The Art of Repetition
One of the greatest advantages of linebreeding is the predictability it can offer when built upon dogs you know intimately, and this breeding between Turbo and Sugarbee is rooted in that philosophy. Throughout my breeding program, I have seen success linebreeding on dogs such as Trey (GCH Shadynook McDreamy at RK Tooker), Phoenix (GCH Shadynook You Lite Up My Life), and Carson (GCH Lanbur Carson City), producing the type, temperament, soundness, and consistency I value most. With Sugarbee's dam side bringing an outcross, this breeding presented an opportunity to apply the same principles and recreate a pattern that has already proven successful.
Having extensive firsthand knowledge of the dogs behind this pedigree gives me confidence in the strengths, traits, and characteristics being reinforced. While no breeding is ever guaranteed, there is comfort in knowing the dogs selected for this linebreeding have traits that I find non-negotiable in this breed - temperament, front assemblies, movement and type.
As I've introduced more European bloodlines into my program, I've also become mindful of maintaining the phenotype I ultimately want to preserve. Turbo particularly appealed to me not only for his hallmark Beagle temperament, sound movement, and scenting ability, but also because he comes from a litter of moderate-sized hounds and stands approximately 14 inches himself. His shorter loin is another attribute I hope to strengthen, as it complements an area I would like to improve upon in Sugarbee while maintaining the virtues both dogs possess.
Ultimately, this breeding is designed to preserve the health, temperament, and soundness that have become the foundation of my program, while continuing to linebreed on the shoulder construction and movement I value so highly. My hope is to produce puppies that carry these strengths forward, while adding a touch more North American phenotype that can be thoughtfully incorporated into future breeding plans with my dogs built on Daragoj/Waskasoo lines..
Sugarbee:
Worth Repeating
Sugarbee, or "Shuggie" as she's affectionately known at home, was the only girl in our Apple-themed litter. While the intention was always to evaluate her objectively and only keep her if she represented an improvement on her mother, she quickly made that decision difficult. From her constantly wagging tail to her sweet, easygoing nature, she had a way of making herself impossible to ignore.
In the show ring, Sugarbee earned her Canadian Championship with limited showing and later completed her Grand Championship in just two weekends. She is also only a few points shy of her American Championship, a goal we'll return to after this litter. Away from the ring, she earned her Hunting Beagle Instinct title in 2024 and has proven herself to be exactly what I value in a Beagle: a merry, sound hound with plenty of nose and a wonderful disposition.
But if there's one thing that defines Sugarbee, it's her temperament. At just six months old, she accompanied me on a visit with a woman in palliative care who had previously owned Beagles. I expected puppy antics; instead, Sugarbee quietly curled up beside her, gently accepting affection and providing comfort throughout the visit. It was one of those moments that makes you see a dog differently. In 2025, she formally passed her St. John Therapy Dog test, and since then, sharing her with others has become one of my greatest pleasures. While she will take a brief break from therapy work to raise this litter, she will return once her puppies are weaned and she's back in condition.
In early 2026, Sugarbee welcomed her first litter, sired by Foxfire's Own Orbit, it was deemed our Fire Litter. Her four puppies were sweet, clever, and delightful to raise, reinforcing everything I hoped she would pass on as a producer. The quality and temperament of that litter left me excited for her future and confident in planning another carefully considered breeding.
This litter, however,
carries a little more meaning...
This past September, I unexpectingly lost Clover, my first foundation bitch and a dog who played an enormous role in shaping both my breeding program and my journey in dogs. With her passing came the realization that Sugarbee is now the only dog in my home who traces directly back to her grandmother Clover. It was a reminder that preserving a line isn't just about pedigrees; it's about preserving the dogs that helped build the foundation of what exists today.
As pleased as I was with Sugarbee's first litter, this breeding represents an opportunity to carry that legacy forward while continuing to build toward the future. My hope is to retain a puppy from this litter, not simply because I admire the pedigree or the pairing, but because Sugarbee possesses the kind of temperament that deserves to be preserved. She is the dog quietly at my feet each morning, the dog who loves everyone she meets, and the dog who reminds me daily of why temperament matters so much.
While this breeding offers many qualities to be excited about, it is that predictable, sound, and loving temperament that makes me most proud. My greatest hope is that these puppies inherit the same joyful spirit that has made Sugarbee such a special part of my life. After all, ribbons fade and titles are earned and forgotten, but a wonderful companion leaves a lasting mark on the hearts of those fortunate enough to love them.
Turbo:
Worth a Second Look
Turbo first caught my attention through his sire, Ha-Penny Clear Blue Sky "Diego," a dog I have admired for years for his beautiful expression and effortless movement. In fact, I was so impressed by Diego that I acquired frozen semen from him myself. Part of the long-term vision behind this breeding is to produce a puppy that will allow me to thoughtfully linebreed on Diego in the future and further preserve the qualities that made him so special.
Interestingly, I first met Turbo when he was just six weeks old while deciding between him and one of his littermates as a potential puppy purchase from his breeder, Ruth Werlein of Shadynook Beagles. At the time, he was a little more independent and reserved than what I was looking for. Looking back, it's funny how things come full circle.
Turbo has grown into one of those wonderfully underrated dogs. He may not possess the flashy showmanship or dramatic side gait of some of his siblings, but he is the definition of a balanced, moderate Beagle. He moves honestly and efficiently, with a natural soundness that becomes more impressive the longer you watch him. If he had a bigger personality in the ring, I truly believe he would be impossible to overlook.
The show ring has never been Turbo's passion, and that's perfectly okay with him. He's happy to stand, move, and do everything that's asked of him. He just doesn't feel the need to make a spectacle of it.
At home, however, he's all Beagle. Turbo lives for scenting, patrolling his yard, and announcing the start of each day with a classic Beagle serenade. Beneath his easygoing nature is plenty of drive and instinct, paired with the sweet, level-headed temperament that first drew me to him.
Beyond his pedigree and temperament, Turbo offers several qualities I believe complement Sugarbee particularly well, including his moderate size and shorter loin. Most importantly, both dogs share the kind, merry, and sensible disposition that I value so highly and hope to preserve.
A sincere thank you to the Frater family for trusting me with Turbo for his very first litter. I'm excited to see what these two wonderful hounds produce together.
