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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven't read the whole thread, so forgive me if I'm repeating.  We just did a ton of dog research - we were looking at all area shelters and researched all the breeds that were in the mixed dogs we liked.   One breed that looked fabulous was a bloodhound.  Apparently the only danger is that they are SO mellow around kids that you need to make sure your kids don't abuse them.  They'll just sit there and let the kids do anything - no snapping, aggression, etc.

They will follow scents to the end of the earth, so you need a very well fenced yard.  They are big, but in a short/stocky way so less space and energy than a lab.

And FWIW, if you are interested in labs, the DC and MoCO shelters all had some - either purebred or mixes.  Some were adults, so likely house-trained and done with the high-energy puppy. Lab rescue societies also have adults that need homes.  For a house with kids, I think a 1-2 yo dog is ideal.[/quote]

This is absolutely true. I adopted two adult hound dog mixes and they are the best dogs I have ever owned. They are big, but extremely mellow. They have never so much as growled at any family members or friends. My toddler climbs all over them, gets into bed with them, uses them as chairs, etc. and they don't do anything. Usually, they just yawn and roll over or they will give her a good licking. They aren't too high energy and they spend a good part of the day lounging around my house. They aren't the best watchdogs but they will bark if a stranger comes to the door. The only downside is that they shed a lot.[/quote]

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