AKC CH Multi BVIS RBVIS UKC CCH INT/NAT CH Lane Rae's 221B Baker Street CGCA CGCU TKN FDC ATT RATI
Call Name: Baker
Status: Foundation Male / Forever Loved
Pedigree: Lane Rae’s 221B Baker Street – Pedigree
Legacy & Contributions
Baker was one of the dogs who started it all. As a cornerstone of the BEARs name and vision, he helped guide the earliest direction of the program and shaped the foundation we still build upon today. His structure, calm intelligence, and steady temperament set a standard for what a truly functional, versatile Beagle should be. His influence lives on through the generations he helped create.
Career & Influence
While Baker had a modest career in the ring, the real significance of his contribution came through the qualities he passed down: soundness, stability, and a reliable, thoughtful nature. His offspring carry many of the traits we value most, and his presence helped inform some of our first and most important decisions as breeders.
In Loving Memory
Baker passed in May of this year.
Though he is no longer physically with us, his impact remains deeply felt in our home and within the BEARs program. He was gentle, wise, grounding — the kind of dog who quietly ties a family together. His lessons, his steadiness, and the pawprints he left behind continue to guide our choices and our dreams for the breed.
What Baker Means to Us
Baker was more than a foundation dog.
He was a companion, a teacher, and a reminder of why this work matters. His legacy is carried forward not only through his progeny, but through the values he helped instill — health, structure, purpose, and heart.
CH Lane Rae's Extraordinary Measures
Call Name: Eevee
Status: Foundation Female, Retired
Variety: 13"
Pedigree: Lane Rae’s Extraordinary Measures – Pedigree
Legacy and Contributions
Eevee is one of the most influential foundation girls behind BEARs. Compact, classically feminine, and instantly recognizable for her soft expression, she helped establish the look and temperament that define our program today. As one of the dogs behind the BEARs name, her presence is strongly felt in the earliest chapters of our breeding vision.
Conformation and Type
At 13 inches, Eevee embodied the traditional and correct Beagle silhouette. She was balanced, substantial without heaviness, and effortlessly clean in outline. Whether standing for the camera or relaxing at home, she carried herself with natural ease. Judges and photographers were consistently drawn to her soulful eyes, her well-laid shoulders, and her classic proportions.
Brood Career and Influence
Eevee contributed greatly as a brood bitch. She passed along her unmistakable sweetness, her thoughtful nature, and her well-balanced structure. Her influence is easy to see in our current young dogs. The headpieces, the expression, the carriage, and the signature softness that ties the generations together come directly from her.
Retirement and Life Today
Eevee is now retired to the comfort of a loving family’s couch, exactly where she belongs. She enjoys a quiet routine filled with gentle affection, soft blankets, and the certainty that she is deeply loved. Her life today is easy, warm, and peaceful.
What Eevee Means to Us
Eevee shaped not only our breeding program but also our understanding of what a complete Beagle should be. She gave us structure, expression, and heart. Her legacy continues through every dog who carries her qualities forward, making her an irreplaceable part of the BEARs foundation.
Nat/Int CH UKC CCH AKC CH Lane Rae's All Joking Aside CGCA CGCI TKN RATI FDC
Call Name: April
Status: Foundation Female, Retired
Variety: 15"
Pedigree: Lane Rae’s All Joking Aside – Pedigree
Legacy and Contributions
April played a major role in shaping the direction of BEARs Beagles. Elegant, athletic, and full of heart, she contributed the combination of type, drive, and intelligence that helped define the goals of our program. She is one of the foundation girls whose influence is still clearly visible in the dogs we produce today.
Conformation and Type
April was a striking example of the 15 inch variety. She had a clean outline, a beautifully balanced frame, and a naturally feminine presence.
She earned:
• A Best of Winners major
• Consistent placements and class wins
• Praise for her outline, headpiece, and clean movement
She was a smooth, confident show dog who made presenting her easy and enjoyable.
Versatility and Work Ethic
April excelled in the wide range of performance and engagement work she was introduced to. She had a keen nose and thrived in scent-based sports, especially Barn Hunt and foundational scentwork. She enjoyed the puzzle-solving and confidence-building aspects of these activities and showed real enthusiasm for the challenge.
She also loved trick training and picked up new skills quickly, proving herself to be intelligent, biddable, and eager to learn. Her ability to pivot between conformation and mental work set the tone for the kind of versatility BEARs aims to preserve.
Retirement and Life Today
April is now enjoying a well-earned retirement with a loving family. She spends her days surrounded by comfort and affection and continues to bring joy to the people in her life. Her routine is gentle, warm, and full of the companionship she has always loved.
What April Means to Us
April helped shape the balance of structure and function that defines BEARs. She gave us confidence, movement, and heart. Her legacy lives on in the puppies and grand-puppies who continue her story. She will always be one of the foundation stones of our program.
Multi BPIS Multi OH Group Placing AKC CH UKC CCH Lane Rae’s True Grit CGCA CGCU TKN FDC
Call Name: Reuben
Status: Foundation Male, Retired
Variety: 15"
Pedigree: Lane Rae’s True Grit – Pedigree
Legacy and Contributions
Reuben is one of the core foundation males of the BEARs program. With classic 15 inch structure, strong movement, and an unmistakable spirit, he helped establish many of the qualities we now consider indispensable: sound anatomy, confident presence, and a willingness to perform both at home and in the ring. He remains a major influence in our breeding choices and line development today.
Conformation and Type
Reuben exemplified the ideal 15 inch Beagle male: masculine without being heavy, balanced in angulation, with a strong top line and correct tail set. In the ring he showed consistency, excellent gait, and a naturally correct outline that appealed to judges. His outline became a model for future males in the program and a benchmark for our goals.
Brood & Sire Influence
As a sire, Reuben produced offspring who carry his drive, soundness, and presence. His sons and daughters reflect his structure and temperament—and many of their show careers have traced back to his influence. His legacy is found in those dogs who came after him, and in every breeding decision made in his footprint.
Retirement and Life Today
Reuben is happily retired and lives a serene life. Whether still with us or enjoying the companionship of his co-owners, he remains an ever-present part of our program’s story, offering guidance, calm confidence, and the echoes of his earlier days in his descendants.
What Reuben Means to Us
Reuben wasn’t just a quality male — he was a standard setter. His presence changed how we evaluated movement and balance; his temperament reminded us that talent means nothing without a grounded, active dog in life and in home. He will always be one of the pillars of BEARs Beagles.