I have always loved the scent hound group and knew when I was ready I would get a hound
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Now in my middle 40's
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I am really finding it hard to choose which hound is right, I have got a list of the hounds I like but I would really like advice on which one you feel suits me more. They are
1) Basset Hound
2) Beagle
3) Grand Basset Griffen vendee
4) same as above but the Petite
5) Bloodhound
I love all of them and find it hard to choose
All the things I'm about to say are based on a adult rather than a puppy as all puppies can be mad for the first tow years or so. But I want a hound who matches me when he matures.
I'm looking for a hound who is laid back and will be happy with tow walks a day for around 40-45mins every day.
I am looking for a hound who is happy to snooze for part of the day the other half part from exercise will be spent doing nose work I love watching hound work.
Drooling does not bother me either does hound smell
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I also am aware that with a hound you have to have patience and a sense of humor to train them as there not border collies who are willing to pkease.
The main concern I have for all of those hound is when I read they can be very vocal and are better if there is another dog there is this true? Can I train a scent hound to not bark or howl.