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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have a similar lifestyle and knew we wanted a hound. We had a very hard time finding a good fit - many rescues will not adopt hounds to families with small kids because they are so needy (the dogs). It sounds like you want a puppy, so there are no restrictions - just be aware that having a puppy is like having a newborn all over again. [/quote]

I would be fine with a grown dog but DH wants to start from scratch with a puppy so we're not dealing with the variables of other people's training, behavioral history, etc.

Yes on the newborn thing! Ha! That's why I waited til toddler was potty trained to consider

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Will dh be the one handling the puppy?  Because if not than his vote doesn't count.   It is a LOT of work!  I can not imagine having a 2-4 year old with a puppy!!!  My pup is 1 years old now and we got him at 8 weeks.  Trust me, you will make mistakes with your dog.  Our first dog, now 13 we got as a 2 year old.  Still work and needed training but, so much easier and they knew her personality. She was and is great with kids.  My kids were 9 and 11.  Don't set yourself up for mistakes and then the poor dog has to be re-homed because he nips or is bad with your kid.  It isn't fair to the dog.[/quote]

Both of us. He is the more experienced dog owner but I am home slightly more[/quote]

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