hey fellow Northeasterner! I also have a male tri color who is just the handsomest thing!! You are certainly doing a great amount of research to make sure this breed is right for you - kudos for that. Our pup just turned a year and we've had him since August. Adopted through petfinder so we're not sure if he's all beagle - he sure looks it. But he doesn't bay/howl (which I'm not complaining about!). He is also not that vocal - we've webcammed him when left home crated while we're at work. I think it will vary from dog to dog. While I would love to have a companion for him, it's not possible right now. I just make sure he has some active time in the morning before we leave, a little break during the day.
a great walk at night and fun and games thrown in the mix.
I don't think the seizures are all that common. If you're talking to reputable breeders (i.e. those that have titled dogs) they should have health records of both of the parents; plus a reputable breeder would not breed a dog that does have a history of seizures.
It's great that you can come home during the day - but when they are puppies, they will need to be let out more frequently than once during the day. A general rule of thumb is that a puppy can hold it is equal to their age - i.e. 3 months = 3 hours. At night, it may be a little longer, but expect to be up 2 or 3 times a night in the beginning.
being close to a dog park is a great perk! Your dog will not have exercise but socializiation which is important to their developement - just make sure they are up to date on shots before that first visit.
I also suggest grabbing a copy of Before you get your puppy and After you get your puppy by Ian Dunbar. I have them in PDF format and if you're interested I can email you a copy.
a great walk at night and fun and games thrown in the mix.
I don't think the seizures are all that common. If you're talking to reputable breeders (i.e. those that have titled dogs) they should have health records of both of the parents; plus a reputable breeder would not breed a dog that does have a history of seizures.
It's great that you can come home during the day - but when they are puppies, they will need to be let out more frequently than once during the day. A general rule of thumb is that a puppy can hold it is equal to their age - i.e. 3 months = 3 hours. At night, it may be a little longer, but expect to be up 2 or 3 times a night in the beginning.
being close to a dog park is a great perk! Your dog will not have exercise but socializiation which is important to their developement - just make sure they are up to date on shots before that first visit.
I also suggest grabbing a copy of Before you get your puppy and After you get your puppy by Ian Dunbar. I have them in PDF format and if you're interested I can email you a copy.
