Slightly OT and hope everythings OK Bev, but a beagle is def 'not happening' in our house after the run ins we keep having with our friendly neighbourhood beagle!
Most overfed dog I have ever seen which I think is very sad, tried talking to the owners, v unfriendly and the dog is just rude, just will not leave Toby alone in the park and they wont put it on the lead!
Could go for a red setter though, just for cuddles, wouldn't want Tobes McScrobes getting jealous!