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HOW I GOT MY NAME

Written by Jack the Bitterroot Beagle

Many of you, especially those who aren't from Montana, are probably wondering how I got my unusual name. Well, I was born on Easter, so my parents named me after the Easter bunny... kinda, sorta. Would you believe, Jack Rabbit? Yep, that's where the Jack comes from. And, obviously, I'm a beagle and a pretty handsome one too. So, now we have Jack and Beagle. The only word left to explain is Bitterroot. The Bitterroot is a plant that has a gorgeous pinkish flower. Local Indian tribes used to eat the roots of these plants. The Bitterroot is our state flower as well.  Also, the beautiful Bitterroot Valley and Bitterroot Mountains where I live and hike in Western Montana are named after the plant. So there you have it. Now you know why I was named Jack the Bitterroot Beagle. < Prev