I’m getting out of Beagles, but it seemed to me like there were two markets… you described them. Raw bone, fence and tree climbing, digging, escaping, baying rabbit killing machines. Sweet and fun but so frustrating as pets. Then there’s the couch potatoes.
I think the breed is like a box of chocolates that way.
I can’t imagine not containing one though, they smile and wag as they’re running away! And they go for MILES!!!