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Codex57, meant to add earlier do NOT get a beagle, although they are great little dogs...they are very pack-oriented and have a tendency to suffer from separation anxiety due to being away from their people too long...we have two and they are the right breed for us because I am able to come home for lunch and spend time with them halfway through the day, and DH has a job which allows him to work from home for the most part. So I kind of fill in when he can''t be around or is travelling. They are great medium sized dogs for a small home, though.
I do know several Rhodesian ridgeback owners who are quite happy with the breed, but are also not leaving the dog at home by itself for long periods of time. I really don''t know any breed, for that matter, who would be happy staying by itself for long periods of time. I would say that is a major hurdle for you to get over before getting a puppy, once again. (Sorry I know I already touched on this matter in my previous post.)
I do know several Rhodesian ridgeback owners who are quite happy with the breed, but are also not leaving the dog at home by itself for long periods of time. I really don''t know any breed, for that matter, who would be happy staying by itself for long periods of time. I would say that is a major hurdle for you to get over before getting a puppy, once again. (Sorry I know I already touched on this matter in my previous post.)