Beagle

The Beagle is a medium-sized breed. A member of the Hound Group (AKC) it is similar in appearance to the Foxhound but smaller, with shorter legs and longer, softer ears. Beagles are scent hounds, developed primarily for tracking hare, fox, and other small game. They have a keen sense of smell and tracking instinct. Beagles are intelligent, and are popular as pets because of their size and even temper.
They are generally between 13 and 16 inches high at the withers and weigh between 18 and 35 lb, with females being slightly smaller than males on average. They come in many different colors: tricolor (white, black, brown), fawn and white, lemon, tan, and liver (rarely).
The Beagle has an even temper and gentle disposition. They are gentle with children. Described in several breed standards as "merry", they are amiable and generally neither aggressive nor timid. They enjoy company but can be stand offish with strangers. They tend to bark or howl when confronted with the unfamiliar. They make good family pets and can be suitable for apartment life.

Alaskan Malamute

The Alaskan Malamute is similar to the Siberian Husky, and probably shares some close ancestry. It is a northern breed used originally as a sled dog in Alaska.
Their coat is very dense and may shed a lot during the warm months. They need the thick coat to stay warm in the winter months! The usual coat colors are gray and white, sable and white, plain white, and black and white. They stand about 23-25 inches and weigh around 78-85 pounds.
This breed's temperament can be somewhat aloof of strangers. They are loyal to their owners and can get protective if necessary. They need to be trained at a young age and owners must not let them become aggressive.
Malamutes are not suitable for apartment living. They prefer a big backyard to run in, along with daily walks. This breed likes to "have a job" to do and can get easily bored.
You may not hear your Malamute do a whole lot of barking. They will make whining noises frequently or let out occasional howl type noises. Either way, they have their own sense of style and way of communicating with you!

Afghan Hound

The Afghan Hound is one of the oldest sighthound breeds. It was originally bred to hunt gazelle. As the name suggests, it comes from Afghanistan.
The Afghan stands about 29 inches high and weighs around 50 to 60 pounds. Any color coat is acceptable, however, white markings are discouraged. The tail has a distinct small ring at the end. The Afghan's long, textured coat needs groomed regularly.
It is a large breed dog and is not suited for apartment life. This breed needs exercise regularly. It has a high prey drive, as most sighthounds do, and may not get along with small dogs or cats.