I had read beagles could get loud, and following nose and not commands can be frustrating for everyone.
I may have to relook labs again, or maybe a Rott, though they are bigger than what we would want and could offer for spreading around room here.
English labs may fit the requirement (steep bill though) but I would hate to compare them to my previous dogs.
Maybe look at the Nova Scotia Tolling retrievers,
Portuguese Water dog,
But, the perfect dog will be yours to find.
Don't forget to look at breed specific rescue organizations in your area once you decide. Many times you can get a good dog that way without having to pay the high cost. An awful lot of dogs have to be given up because of age of the owner, a career move, etc, and some of the dogs are younger. Two of ours are from a whippet rescue group.
