Our blind Beagles Billy and Owen love to wrestle with each other in contests that can go seemingly forever. In these BBWF (Blind Beagle Wrestling Federation) sanctioned events, it's always hard to tell who really wins -- but certainly a good time was had by all. In the photo at top, Billy has Owen by his throat on the ground.
Although a second later, Owen now has Billy by the throat:
I think Billy was about to smack Owen with his right paw but the action was happening so fast I never did see how he finished this move:
In this next shot I think -- but am not sure -- they are each trying to go for the other's neck:
We call this move the "submariner" -- nothing more effective than coming up underneath your opponent:
Unless, of course, Billy was actually demonstrating an airborne assault by landing on top of Billy. Like I said, it's just a wee bit hard to figure out exactly what our gladiators are doing at any particular moment.
But this one is clearly the classic sumo wrestling position:
There are no rules in the BBWF, which is why grabbing your opponent by the dangling ear is always a sure winner:
Really, watching these two go at it like this, you'd never have any idea neither one of them can see a thing.
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There is nothing like a happy pair of beagles!
Posted by: Marta Rawlings | October 30, 2012 at 06:38 PM
Omgosh I came on this by accident and love it. It made me smile on a difficult day. Thank you.
Posted by: Tammy porter | April 20, 2012 at 02:32 PM
I agree with an earlier poster -- your blog posts would make a great, uplifting book. I follow on facebook and never miss an opportunity to read your latest. My two (sighted) beagles look just like Owen and Billy, complete with the submariner and dangling ear moves.
Please keep doing all the good things you are doing for these animals. It's good to know there are people in the world like those at Rolling Dog Farm.
Posted by: Robin Ingle | April 19, 2012 at 05:50 PM
What a hoot!!! They are just getting on with life; doesn't matter to them that they can't see! We humans could take a lesson from those two. You do need to write a book.
Shirley in Michigan
Posted by: Shirley Parr | April 19, 2012 at 03:49 PM
Thanks for the smiles! Nothing like watching two puppies play. Thanks, Steve and Alayne, for giving these guys a chance to spread joy among all your readers.
Posted by: Debbie Burke | April 19, 2012 at 01:47 PM
Thanks for the peek into the secret life of the BBWF! :) I'll bet they make a lot of noise while they're wrestling.
Posted by: Tonya Allen | April 18, 2012 at 07:02 PM
You're missing a bet. This should be a pay per view event. believe Widget can use her contacts in the media to open some doors for you.
Posted by: Bob | April 18, 2012 at 12:58 PM
So, when do you start selling tickets to these BBWF Events. Sign me up. Definitely more action than a Mariner's game!
Posted by: Diane Borden, Chehalis, WA | April 18, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Happy dogs. No one needs sight to be able to play. Thank you for their wonderful quality of life.
Posted by: Anne in FL | April 18, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Well that made my day. Thanks. What a riot that has to be and love your descriptions.
Have a good day guys
Posted by: Karen | April 18, 2012 at 09:54 AM
Loved seeing these two having a great time together! I really like the pic of the Airborn Assault! I don't know how you kept the camera still to get the pics!
Hugs all around,
ginger & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger | April 18, 2012 at 07:17 AM
I have to tell you that I almost fell out of my chair because I was laughing so hard reading your description of Owen's and Billy's playing as the Blind Beagle Wrestling Federation!! I have a couple of wrestlers here too, and the dangling ear grab is a very popular move!
You write so well and I think you need to put a book out! I look so forward to your blog posts. :)
Posted by: Ann | April 18, 2012 at 01:56 AM
This is just tooo funny! Great pics and prose!! Happy happy pups!
Posted by: Linda Murphy | April 17, 2012 at 11:02 PM
Too funny!!!!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | April 17, 2012 at 09:42 PM
This is a classic example of what RDF is all about. Bravo!
Posted by: Lynn (in Louisiana) | April 17, 2012 at 09:19 PM
Made my day!!!
Posted by: Leila - Washington State | April 17, 2012 at 08:02 PM