Did Sherlock Holmes Have a Beagle?

Toby is a dog used by Sherlock Holmes on occasion to follow scent trails. He is described by John Watson as a "ugly long haired, lop-eared creature, half spaniel and half lurcher, brown and white in colour, with a very clumsy waddling gait."

Does Watson have a dog?

Gladstone is John Watson's dog. Sherlock Holmes has a tendency to experiment on him, to Watson's exasperation. In Sherlock Holmes, he lives with Holmes and Watson at 221B Baker Street.

What breed is Redbeard in Sherlock?

Redbeard, played by Murray the Irish Setter. A lot of people are saying that Redbeard is Mark Gatiss's dog (Mark owns a yellow lab) or Martin and Amanda's (they have dachshunds). His real name is Murray and his owner's name is Anthea (but that's probably not her real name!). Redbeard, played by Murray the Irish Setter.

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