Beau's a real "coffee hound" as he can be seen walking to the cove every morning and hanging out at the Snug. His sweet temper (he never snaps at people or other dogs) and endearing habit of carrying around his own leash have made him so popular that he earned the title of this year's Dog of the Year.
Beau is a rescue dog from Seattle, Washington, and was adopted by Bowen Island's Doug Leishman about four years ago. The Golden Retriever is considered by locals to be the "sweetest, kindest dog in the whole world" and is estimated to be five or six years old.
The Snug is not the only island business Beau supports as he used to hang out at the Bowen Island Pub and is looking forward to its re-opening.
At times, Beau gets tired of waiting around for Doug so he picks up his leash and heads for home on his own.You might have passed him walking up Trunk Road with a leash in his mouth.
Beau's fans are legion and he received so many nominations that the judges' decision was unanimous.
