Bigsbeagle is an average, unassuming small town — on the surface. But its founding holds a peculiar secret. The town was founded by Pappy O'Milligan, Whoofsnarf's great-great-great-grandfather.
Pappy was said to have had big googly piercing eyes that would have strange effects on anyone who gazed into them. One look into Pappy's googly eyes and you'd fall under his control — which he used to influence unsuspecting landowners into shady deals.
That same land — now occupied by Whoofsnarf's newsstand — is at the center of the town's biggest feud.
Founder of Bigsbeagle • The Googly-Eyed
Bigsbeagle Daily says it all in big bold letters right on Whoofsnarf's own newsstand: BANK ROBBED! The Bank of Bigsbeagle — robbed in broad daylight — and suddenly the whole town has something new to gossip about besides Mr. Shoes and his newsstand grudge.
Naturally, Larry is already on the case, crouched low with his magnifying glass over the first real clue: a crumpled receipt from Louie's Tasty Bone Restaurant, dropped just steps from the scene. Whoofsnarf can hardly believe real intrigue has found him for once — usually he has to imagine it. Wizzy, ever the "genius," points out something everyone else somehow missed, while Runaway sniffs at the evidence for exactly four seconds before wandering off to plot escape attempt number forty-one.
And there, slipping quietly out of frame with a suspiciously full sack over his shoulder, is Laughing Rodriguez — chuckling to himself, as always. Guilty mastermind, or just a rummager seizing a good distraction? Bigsbeagle will have to keep reading to find out.
One thing's for certain in Bigsbeagle: nothing is ever quite as it seems...
Every character in Bigsbeagle has a story, a dream, and a wonderfully odd personality.
The Daydreamer • Newsstand Owner
Most of what happens in Bigsbeagle happens within Whoofsnarf's mind. He imagines himself saving the day — while the police and firemen do the actual saving. His newsstand is the center of all action, but his mind is always elsewhere...
The Miser • Lobster-Like Landlord
Owns most of Bigsbeagle — and what he doesn't own, he's always trying to. Speaks with an English accent, wears one-eyed spectacles, and walks with a cane. His greatest obsession: getting rid of that newsstand.
Genius Bird • Terrible Sign Flipper
So smart he could build a time machine — but only dreams of being the world's greatest sign flipper. He's terrible at it. Around Sassy Milan, he loses all his wits and has less brains than a chicken pecking at the ground.
Whoofsnarf's Twin • Flower Shop Owner
Quick-witted with a passion for learning — and a chronic chatterbox who can't be quiet longer than a minute. Just saying "hi" can lead to multiple conversation topics. Most townsfolk avoid eye contact for fear of chatter.
Super Crime-Solving Canine • Detective
A fidgety canine who can't stand still. Always looking down for clues during conversations. No case too big or small — missing shoes, lost pennies, "where did the moon go?" His agency has a giant hat on top!
Owner • Tasty Bone Restaurant
Can create a thousand bone dishes — all different! Signature: Bone Soup du Jour, with bones that never dissipate. A former high school jock who still thinks he has an athlete's body. Always reminiscing about the glory days.
Whoofsnarf's Pup • 40+ Escape Attempts
Been trying to run away ever since he could walk. At least 40 attempts to gain freedom — none successful. Somehow always ends up back with Whoofsnarf. Always planning the next escape or dreaming of roaming free.
Body Language Expert • Not Impressed
Doesn't talk much — speaks through body language, gestures, and facial expressions. Has attitude mostly because of Wizzy and his cousins. Loves hair, nails, and looking pretty — but any good mood is short-lived after an encounter with Wizzy.
Girla's Pup • Can't Stand Dirt
The only thing Cutie cares about is being cute. Always found with Girla. Has a serious dislike for Runaway — he's always dirty and smells. One speck of dirt and she completely freaks out!
Fox-Rat Cross • Rummager
A fox-rat cross always hanging around rummaging garbage cans. Avoided by townsfolk for always asking for spare change. Quickest way to run him off? Offer him a job. Always seen laughing and talking to himself...
Wizzy's Silly Cousins
Wizzy's two silly cousins always tagging along and making things more chaotic. Together with Wizzy, they drive Sassy Milan crazy — which is pretty much their only consistent achievement.
Supersonic
Jet Pilot
Secret
Agent
Underwater
Explorer
...anything but sitting all day at an old broken-down newsstand
Most of what happens in Bigsbeagle happens within Whoofsnarf's mind. If someone's in trouble, he imagines himself saving the day. In reality, it IS the fireman and police that actually save the day.
Most of his day is spent daydreaming at the newsstand — the central hub with a view of the entire town. He may be physically there, but his mind is always drifting to other places.
He uses his imagination to escape everyday life and goes on adventures where he can become anything — even travel to magical places.
Explore the DaydreamsAn average, unassuming small town — where the most extraordinary things happen inside one dog's head.
"One look into me great-great-great-grandfather's googly eyes and that land was ours fair and square, I say!"
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