This website shows dogs in animal shelters or animal rescues that have been waiting to be adopted.

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Caring For Creatures
Leah

DOB: Dec 2010 Arrival:  Dec 2012 History:  Leah was pulled from a high kill shelter when her time was up....

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Carolina Dog? Leah is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Palmyra, VA, 22963 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Carolina Dog searching for a forever family near Palmyra, VA, 22963.

profile last updated on 12/23/2012

  • Carolina Dog
    • Temperment: Adaptable, Gentle, Loyal, Primitive, Reserved
    • Breed Group: , Sight
Caring For Creatures
Babe Ruth

Spring Update 2025: Miss Babe is now playing an important role as Mary's new office assistant. She is excelling in...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound, Shepherd? Babe Ruth is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Palmyra, VA, 22963 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound, Shepherd searching for a forever family near Palmyra, VA, 22963.

profile last updated on 03/12/2014

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
  • Shepherd
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
Believe In Buster Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
Cori, shy, male calm dogs OK. no cats. Senior

Cori is a wonderful, playful and sensitive girl. She is a bit timid but in a very endearing way. She...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer, Pit Bull Terrier? Cori, shy, male calm dogs OK. no cats. Senior is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Beaverdam, VA, 23015 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer, Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Beaverdam, VA, 23015.

profile last updated on 07/01/2014

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Believe In Buster Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
Gabby, good with dogs, NO cats. (senior)

Gabby is a vibrant and young girl. She is mostly crate trained and we are working on house manners. She...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Gabby, good with dogs, NO cats. (senior) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Beaverdam, VA, 23015 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Beaverdam, VA, 23015.

profile last updated on 07/02/2014

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Caring For Creatures
Juno

DOB: August 2014 Arrival: February 2015 History: Juno and Janie showed up at a local home and were brought to...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound? Juno is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Palmyra, VA, 22963 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound searching for a forever family near Palmyra, VA, 22963.

profile last updated on 03/02/2015

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Caring For Creatures
Janie

DOB: August 2014 Arrival: February 2015 History: I showed up with my sister Juno at a local home and we...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound? Janie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Palmyra, VA, 22963 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound searching for a forever family near Palmyra, VA, 22963.

profile last updated on 03/02/2015

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Houlagans Rest Corporation
Tonka - toys, toys, toys

Tonka, as in Tonka toys ... that's me and I love toys, especially balls that I can bulldoze around with...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Tonka - toys, toys, toys is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Midlothian, VA, 23112 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Midlothian, VA, 23112.

profile last updated on 09/07/2015

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
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Boy George - star potential

I'm Boy George. Like my namesake, I am kind of a star: the volunteers love me, the hikers love me,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Labrador Retriever? Boy George - star potential is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Midlothian, VA, 23112 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Labrador Retriever searching for a forever family near Midlothian, VA, 23112.

profile last updated on 02/20/2019

  • Labrador Retriever
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Cheerful, Energetic, Friendly, Gentle, Intelligent, Loving, Loyal, Outgoing, Playful, Responsive, Social
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
The Boxer Transfer Network
Cameo

Cameo here! I’m currently looking for my perfect home, will it be with you? I’ve been through a lot in...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Cameo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Westminster, MD, 21157 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Westminster, MD, 21157.

profile last updated on 05/11/2016

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
The Boxer Transfer Network
Cameo

Cameo here! I’m currently looking for my perfect home, will it be with you? I’ve been through a lot in...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Cameo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Westminster, MD, 21157 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Westminster, MD, 21157.

profile last updated on 05/11/2016

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
The Boxer Transfer Network
Karma

Karma was saved from North Carolina where she spent her life chained to a tree. . She is a sweet...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer? Karma is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Westminster, MD, 21157 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer searching for a forever family near Westminster, MD, 21157.

profile last updated on 05/12/2016

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
The Boxer Transfer Network
Karma

Karma was saved from North Carolina where she spent her life chained to a tree. . She is a sweet...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer? Karma is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Westminster, MD, 21157 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer searching for a forever family near Westminster, MD, 21157.

profile last updated on 05/12/2016

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
SPCA of Anne Arundel County
Kylo Jace

Kylo is as goofy as they get! He is currently part of our Canine Enrichment Program because Kylo can be...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon? Kylo Jace is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Annapolis, MD, 21403 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Wirehaired Pointing Griffon searching for a forever family near Annapolis, MD, 21403.

profile last updated on 08/07/2021

Believe In Buster Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
Keller (blind, senior)

PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE CONTACT WHEN INQUIRING ON ANY DOGS. Keller is a beautiful lush brindle neutered...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Hound? Keller (blind, senior) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Beaverdam, VA, 23015 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier, Hound searching for a forever family near Beaverdam, VA, 23015.

profile last updated on 08/20/2016

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
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Houlagans Rest Corporation
Rocky - Mr. Wonderful

There was never a sweeter face than this one! Rocky is an energetic, happy pup, but also loves to chill...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound, Boxer? Rocky - Mr. Wonderful is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Midlothian, VA, 23112 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound, Boxer searching for a forever family near Midlothian, VA, 23112.

profile last updated on 05/11/2022

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
The Boxer Transfer Network
Paulie

Paulie is a brown and white boxer mix who found himself on death row at the shelter. He was scheduled...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer? Paulie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Westminster, MD, 21157 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer searching for a forever family near Westminster, MD, 21157.

profile last updated on 02/27/2017

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
Reach Out Rescue & Resources
Echo

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. All of the animals posted on our site...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Alaskan Malamute, Feist? Echo is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Westminster, MD, 21158 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Alaskan Malamute, Feist searching for a forever family near Westminster, MD, 21158.

profile last updated on 05/24/2017

  • Alaskan Malamute
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Devoted, Dignified, Friendly, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Spitz
  • Feist
    • Temperment: Agile, Alert, Lovable, Spirited, Swift
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Briggs Animal Adoption Center
Slim

Slim is a handsome and friendly boy who came to us in a severely emaciated condition. His prior owner gave...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound? Slim is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Charles Town, WV, 25414 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound searching for a forever family near Charles Town, WV, 25414.

profile last updated on 06/01/2017

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Reach Out Rescue & Resources
Leia

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. All of the animals posted on our site...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound? Leia is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Westminster, MD, 21158 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound searching for a forever family near Westminster, MD, 21158.

profile last updated on 06/05/2017

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Believe In Buster Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
Petunia (ONLY DOG)

Petunia is a tiny girl of app. 39lbs. She has a docked tail. Very sweet. Petunia is in search of...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier? Petunia (ONLY DOG) is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Beaverdam, VA, 23015 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Beaverdam, VA, 23015.

profile last updated on 08/24/2017

  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Believe In Buster Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
Oscar (senior) ONLY DOG

Oscar is a mature and wonderful boy. He is app. 7 years of age. He is missing a few teeth...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - German Shepherd Dog, American Staffordshire Terrier? Oscar (senior) ONLY DOG is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Beaverdam, VA, 23015 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - German Shepherd Dog, American Staffordshire Terrier searching for a forever family near Beaverdam, VA, 23015.

profile last updated on 09/09/2017

  • German Shepherd Dog
    • Temperment: Alert, Confident, Courageous, Curious, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Watchful
    • Breed Group: Herding
  • American Staffordshire Terrier
    • Temperment: Attentive, Courageous, Devoted, Friendly, Loyal, Tenacious, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
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Henry (Blind) Senior. ONLY DOG

Henry is blind, however that does not bother him at all. He is a beautiful youngish dog who would really...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pit Bull Terrier? Henry (Blind) Senior. ONLY DOG is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Beaverdam, VA, 23015 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pit Bull Terrier searching for a forever family near Beaverdam, VA, 23015.

profile last updated on 09/19/2017

  • Pit Bull Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Aggressive, Clownish, Courageous, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Obedient, Strong-willed, Stubborn
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Briggs Animal Adoption Center
Bell

Bell (aka Tina) is waiting for you. She is waiting for you to see who she really is.  That little...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier, Mixed Breed? Bell is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Charles Town, WV, 25414 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier, Mixed Breed searching for a forever family near Charles Town, WV, 25414.

profile last updated on 01/22/2020

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
  • Mixed Breed
    • Temperment:
    • Breed Group:
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Owen

HOUND- Sleek cream jacket, tan oval spots near hips, tan at base of tail, around face and ears. 53lbs ADULT...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Hound? Owen is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Palmyra, VA, 22963 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Hound searching for a forever family near Palmyra, VA, 22963.

profile last updated on 10/04/2017

  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
FURS Friends United with the Richmond Shelter
Charles

Charles loves his toys and he is a big baby at approximately nine years old and 70 pounds. Charles is...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Coonhound? Charles is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Richmond, VA, 23233 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Coonhound searching for a forever family near Richmond, VA, 23233.

profile last updated on 11/01/2017

  • Coonhound
    • Temperment: Adaptable, Easygoing, Even-tempered, Gentle, Lovable, Trusting, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Houlagans Rest Corporation
Belle - ISO special home

NOTE from the volunteers: If you want to meet Belle, you must be an experienced dog owner & a preapproved...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Terrier? Belle - ISO special home is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Midlothian, VA, 23112 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Terrier searching for a forever family near Midlothian, VA, 23112.

profile last updated on 12/22/2021

  • Terrier
    • Temperment: Affectionate, Alert, Courageous, Intelligent, Friendly, Hardy, Independent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
SPCA of Anne Arundel County
Abraham

Abraham is a lot of dog in a tiny package. Nicknamed "Tater tot", Abraham loves treats, spa days, and his...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Norfolk Terrier? Abraham is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Annapolis, MD, 21403 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Norfolk Terrier searching for a forever family near Annapolis, MD, 21403.

profile last updated on 07/09/2019

  • Norfolk Terrier
    • Temperment: Companionable, Fearless, Happy, Lovable, Self-confident, Spirited, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Terrier
Houlagans Rest Corporation
Jenna

Jenna can jump as high as your head and add an amazing twirl, run like the wind, and steal your...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Border Collie? Jenna is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Midlothian, VA, 23112 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Border Collie searching for a forever family near Midlothian, VA, 23112.

profile last updated on 10/25/2023

  • Border Collie
    • Temperment: Intelligent, Energetic, Alert, Responsive, Tenacious, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Herding
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Jesse

Jesse-Boxer X male, ~ 5 yr. (Feb. 2020) Jesse is a beautiful dog with a great personality. He has been...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Boxer? Jesse is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Frederick, MD, 21702 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Boxer searching for a forever family near Frederick, MD, 21702.

profile last updated on 12/20/2020

  • Boxer
    • Temperment: Brave, Bright, Confident, Energetic, Fearless, Friendly, Intelligent, Loyal, Playful
    • Breed Group: Working, Guardian
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Olive

THE BASICS: POINTER MIX; Sleek cream jacket with light brown dappling; brown ears and mask around face. 61lbs FEMALE ADULT;...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Pointer? Olive is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Palmyra, VA, 22963 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Pointer searching for a forever family near Palmyra, VA, 22963.

profile last updated on 09/26/2020

  • Pointer
    • Temperment: Active, Affectionate, Amiable, Even-tempered, Kind, Loyal, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Sporting, Bird
FURS Friends United with the Richmond Shelter
Flynn

Flynn is about a nine year old and friendly coon hound male, He is approximately 75 lbs, . crate trained,...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Coonhound? Flynn is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Richmond, VA, 23233 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Coonhound searching for a forever family near Richmond, VA, 23233.

profile last updated on 04/27/2020

  • Coonhound
    • Temperment: Adaptable, Easygoing, Even-tempered, Gentle, Lovable, Trusting, Intelligent
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
Almost Heaven Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc.
Louie

2- 3 year old Louie came to us with a history of being a "bait dog" for dog fighters. That...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Border Collie? Louie is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Capon Bridge, WV, 26711 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Border Collie searching for a forever family near Capon Bridge, WV, 26711.

profile last updated on 12/26/2018

  • Border Collie
    • Temperment: Intelligent, Energetic, Alert, Responsive, Tenacious, Loyal, Protective
    • Breed Group: Herding
Briggs Animal Adoption Center
Hunter

Hunter says, “Can we skip to the good part?” You know the part where he is living happily ever after...

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Have you seen a more perfect Dog - Beagle, Hound? Hunter is looking for a forever family in the surrounding Charles Town, WV, 25414 area

You Need This Dog is an adoptable Dog - Beagle, Hound searching for a forever family near Charles Town, WV, 25414.

profile last updated on 11/28/2023

  • Beagle
    • Temperment: Friendly, Gentle, Independent, Intelligent, Lively, Loving, Sweet
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound
  • Hound
    • Temperment: Independent, Intelligent, Kind, Loving, Loyal, Sweet-tempered
    • Breed Group: Hound, Scenthound