I dont really have any plans for my boy, probably take him to obedience training (I have been warned so much about beagles) I dont think we will show him he has a fold in his ear and I think that takes him out of the running. We had a choice of pups but I loved the fold I think its cute. I've not heard of dog sports not heard much of them, meybe something to look into? I just worry I have been told not to let him of his lead unless its a fenced park and even then I should be careful. I guess this is all a bit of a learning thing for me I havent had a dog since i was 17 (10 yrs on now!) and Ive never owned a pure bred.
I look forward to getting ALOT of advice off here I have looked into traininng and I think so far the NILIF is my favoured method.