Mom's Bodacious Budsley Boy . . .

Budsley is one of only a handful of Beagles that play flyball in the U.S. He became so hooked on tennis balls that he even started his own game of "stair ball" in our two-story home during the rains of El Nino. We knew then he needed a sport of his own. Budsley graduated from his flyball training a natural and took to the sport with great enthusiasm.

As a reliable height dog he has supported his team both at home and away and he lets his teammates, the judge, and crowd know he's ready when he lines up and begins to bay. His Beagle heritage, ground sniffing and tracking are all but forgotten when he is on the flyball course.

Budsley was a working therapy dog and enjoyed his success helping special-needs children get over their fear of dogs. He worked in retirement homes and elder care facilities.

Budsley earned his Flyball Master (FM) title in August 2004. Budsley played tennis ball the night before he passed so I know how much he loved the sport.

Budsley . . .