Oxford is a Briard, a dog breed originally from France. While guarding his chickens, garden, and space he runs past a branch where a Palo Verde Beetle hops on and hitches a ride. This is a children's book about Oxford who is very frightened of the big bug. He tries to determine who or what is on him. Getting the beetle off Oxford then runs chaotically through the house trying to get away or hide from the beetle. Bravely he chases the Palo Verde Beetle outside to begin his guard duties once again.