American foxhounds are recommended only for very active people who like to exercise outdoors. These dogs are not happy lying around inside, though they are
very sociable with adults and children.
The sweet and gentle basset hound loves everybody, including children, and is usually well behaved with other animals.
While bassets can be quite stubborn and difficult to house train, this can be corrected with early obedience training.
The beagle is one of the most popular breeds because it is friendly with people and other animals, loves children, does well with moderate exercise, and can
adapt to life in the city, suburbs, or country.
The black-and-tan coonhound is a gentle, affectionate, playful dog that gets along with everybody, including children and other animals.
While never at the top of obedience class, coonhounds excel in hunting and are happiest when hot on the trail of a raccoon or opossum.
Bloodhounds are extremely affectionate with people and are rarely quarrelsome with other animals.
They bark deeply when strangers approach their territory but are actually very friendly. They slobber, and their wagging tails may knock objects off tables.
Dachshunds are clever, lively, playful, and love to be involved in all family activities. The breed's stubbornness can usually be counteracted through training.
Dachshunds get bored with repetitious lessons but learn quickly if properly motivated. Ideal for city and apartment living, they can be cautious with strangers but
get along with other animals.