::hunter green::

The beagle national specialty show is next week!!! Too much excitement for words. Z's nephews (by the way of his littermate sister) will be competing in the show with 288 other champion beagles.

Believe it or not, there is actually a color which beaglers use to distinguish themselves from the fox hunters. Ever heard of the term "hunter green?" Apparently it refers to dark green formal hunting jackets of the beagle master. Fox hound masters wear red coats instead.

So, in order to prepare O for this event, we went to J Crew and bought her a hunter green quilted barn vest and cordoroy driving cap (with embroidered doggies!) from the Crewcuts children's line. Neither is available online, so the images here are not exactly accurate. The pieces from the children's line are similar to the adult versions...plain, simple and great for layering. Although, I must say that J Crew had way better products in the 90's.

Now all O needs is a cashmere Burberry scarf...