Billy Owen 1

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:

Billy Owen 2

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:

Billy Owen 3

In this next shot I think — but am not sure — they are each trying to go for the other's neck:

Billy Owen 4

We call this move the "submariner" — nothing more effective than coming up underneath your opponent:

Billy Owen 5

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:

Billy Owen 6

There are no rules in the BBWF, which is why grabbing your opponent by the dangling ear is always a sure winner:

Billy Owen 7

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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16 responses to “Beagle Gladiators”

  1. Leila - Washington State Avatar
    Leila – Washington State

    Made my day!!!

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  2. Lynn (in Louisiana) Avatar
    Lynn (in Louisiana)

    This is a classic example of what RDF is all about. Bravo!

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  3. Linda Murphy Avatar
    Linda Murphy

    This is just tooo funny! Great pics and prose!! Happy happy pups!

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  4. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    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. 🙂

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  5. ginger Avatar
    ginger

    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

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  6. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Well that made my day. Thanks. What a riot that has to be and love your descriptions.
    Have a good day guys

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  7. Anne in FL Avatar
    Anne in FL

    Happy dogs. No one needs sight to be able to play. Thank you for their wonderful quality of life.

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  8. Diane Borden, Chehalis, WA Avatar
    Diane Borden, Chehalis, WA

    So, when do you start selling tickets to these BBWF Events. Sign me up. Definitely more action than a Mariner’s game!

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  9. Bob Avatar
    Bob

    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.

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  10. Tonya Allen Avatar
    Tonya Allen

    Thanks for the peek into the secret life of the BBWF! 🙂 I’ll bet they make a lot of noise while they’re wrestling.

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  11. Debbie Burke Avatar
    Debbie Burke

    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.

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  12. Shirley Parr Avatar
    Shirley Parr

    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

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  13. Robin Ingle Avatar
    Robin Ingle

    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.

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  14. Tammy porter Avatar
    Tammy porter

    Omgosh I came on this by accident and love it. It made me smile on a difficult day. Thank you.

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  15. Marta Rawlings Avatar
    Marta Rawlings

    There is nothing like a happy pair of beagles!

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