The Beagle Court Painter Loaded His Brush and Studied the Canvas
A Beagle with long, tan ears and a white blaze looks up from his work as if the sitter has just moved. In one white lace-cuffed paw he holds a wooden palette dabbed with pink, yellow, blue and white, and with the other he holds a slender brush. His coat is pink velvet embroidered with gold leaves, and a frilly white cravat falls down his chest. Behind him, soft clouds, golden curls and rosy garlands make the whole studio look like a painting itself.
Beagles are curious, gentle, merry hounds, and their noses are among the best in the dog world. They tend to get along with children and other pets, and they love company. That also means they may be unhappy when left alone for long, so toys, puzzle feeders and a walk before you leave can help. If your dog likes to get into paint or craft supplies, remember that many art materials are not safe for pets, so keep them out of reach and ask your vet right away if your dog eats something unusual.
This painter seems proud of his latest masterpiece, though we suspect the subject is mostly food. His brushstrokes are said to be delicate and full of feeling, and the court is already calling him a genius. His only flaw is that he sometimes stops working to follow a scent out the studio door.
