We have a beagle, when we got her, we lived in the country. We just moved to the city and I'm somewhat nervous about her coming here. She's not a howler. My husband's parents have a beagle that loves the sound of his own voice and will howl for long periods of time. Lucy only barks when she sees someone she wants to play with. However, when she does get angry (when she feels she is being ignored) she will carry on like someone is hurting her. She's so naughty.

I've always been told they are dumb, but they are not. Lucy is dumb like a fox! We had a harness for her because they can develop neck problems from pulling but she figured out the exact place to chew it and chewed through 3 or 4 of them. Beagles are pack animals. They do well with other beagles or with families that they feel are their "pack".

We have a run for her outside. Basically, we can clip her to it and she can run around to her hearts content all day. She loves to go for walks though.

My cousin's have 2 border collies. They are the smartest dogs I have ever encountered. I would definitely consider getting a border collie if I had the space and time to devote to one. I also like the puggles (beagle and pug mix).

It all depends on what you are comfortable with, what you want to do with the dog, and the dog itself. Tempraments between dogs vary, just like in people. Lucy has siblings that are the exact opposite of her. One type of dog will work for some but not for others.

Good luck finding your new furry friend!