They seem to be extremely expensive dogs.

I'd love to know more about them since you have already done the legwork. Is the breeder local ? Please PM me.
Oops, and about the beagle....lol, had one. Never again. Last time I saw it was after we moved to an acreage and it had freedom to run. Ran for three days that I saw, and disappeared. Most thankless dog I've ever owned. They sure are cute though.