My wife and I just addpoted our Beagle last Saturday!!! We have had a rat terrier for about 1 1/2 years and we thought she needed a sister. Here is a pic of My wife, my nephew, rat terrier Brooke and Beagle Mikko! She helped calm down Brooke a little and she is a very good companion. She doesnt like it when we leave and is VERY excited when we get home. LOVES to play tug-o-war with Brooke. Her nose is down about %75 of the time, and may I add very good with kids, should be great for ya.