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I keep wondering about when I will get to keep a pet. Attempts so far have been thwarted by life, my schedule, and the uncanny ability of destiny to ring a surprise just when I think that everything I want is back on track, at least along the track and moving in the right direction. One recurring thought is about owning a beagle. These dogs are more than just cute companions. I call them a breed with "proper eyes". You have to Google up to realize what I am saying. Beagles have really expressive eyes. They tend to have reasonably recognizable facial expressions, too. The look, overall, is not inherently angry or submissive - a beautiful midway that seems like a personality that can go either way depending upon the circumstances. This humility and the vulnerability of this behavioral thing make them perhaps a more human-ified species. Reasonably smart, as I have been told, Beagles don't tend to put on weight like their Labrador friend, who are genetically recipe to contracting lifestyle conditions like diabetes or cardiac problems. You don't want to be stuck with a dog challenging you for checking on the weighing scale!