re: Thinking of getting a Beagle

Unless the dog is coming in at night consistently, a lot of these breeds become a pain.

What about a boston terrier or cocker spaniel?

We have two american bulldogs, they bark when outside and guard the door when inside...as long as no one knocks, they're quiet.

Also...they dont mind being stepped on, crawled on, or having their ears pulled.

A lot of small dogs bite when those things happen.