I know of no dog more fun and lovable than a beagle.
But the price for that is their independent streak and their hard-headedness.
Always remember that a beagle lives for it's nose and it's prey drive.
If you think it's time to go in the house but the beagle just discovered an enticing scent there will be a delay.
If you're late to your wedding but the beagle just ran a varmint off the property and was last heard going across the ridge a quarter mile away, there will be a delay.
If this doesn't sound like fun to you you might be better off with a different dog.
And yes, you can break a beagle of this. But you won't like the result.
If you can live like this you'll have a dog that will tussle ferociously all day long with the older kids, snuggle all day long with the younger kids, and sleep like a rock snuggled in the small of your back.
And varmints will be few on your home place.
