Ohh I was used to have the Beagle dog, which are the family dog and THIS is the reason why I LOVE Beagles! They are so warm and cuddly, I tend to sneak to sleep with her in my bed away from my parents which my parents don't allow lol.. Yes you are right, the Beagles need LOT of attention and require to be with you all the times as possible. Also be beware of their barking, they are the hunter dogs and they barks as they smell something, they are stubborn hunter dogs, once they find something whatever they smell, they won't listen you and will kept looking till you finally force them to stop like bringing the Beagle back inside the house. I have been always missed my Beagle's barking, she always barking LOT everytime I come back to home from school, the Beagle are very perfect for the family dog's kind. Also it's not really easy to train the Beagle to pee outside or on the pad, but try to keep that up as you can, the Beagles will try to listen to you and try to understand you.
Don't give up on the Beagles, they are worth it