Murder Most Howl

The way the dogs were written made them feel so alive, almost like characters rather than just pets. Did their quirks make anyone else root for them?

The town felt so inviting and full of character. I wonder if the author based it on a real place or created it from imagination.

The clues were subtle but I had a hunch about the culprit halfway through. Did others find the mystery predictable or was it a surprise for them?