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[quote=Anonymous]23:05 again.

I honestly would not recommend a puppy for a first pet.  Puppies are challenging.  Raising a puppy properly is a lot of work.  (Google Ian Dunbar's "before you get your puppy" and "after you get your puppy" free pdf downloads for an idea of what you're in for).

If it were me, I would recommend finding a 2-3 year old dog.  Email the rescue or call the shelter and describe what you want.  "I'm looking for 20-30 lbs, able to go on hour long hikes, willing to chill in the house during the day while we work, good with kids, no fear issues" and see what they say.  A good group will work with you and find what you want.

A dachshund isn't limited to half mile walks, by the way.  I do agility with a dachshund who also competes in earth dog trials and hikes with his mom all over the place at 8 years old.  My best friend has a doxie mix who was a farm dog with her for years, chasing the rats around the barn and walking miles with her each day.

If physical prowess is really important to you and you go the breeder route, please please please make sure you check the x-rays for the dog's hips, knees, and elbows.

Have you talked to the folks at BREW?  All beagles!  Tell them what you want, they'll help you out :)

http://www.brewbeagles.org/[/quote]

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