Can be? It's more like they "bray". I hate that. We used to have a beagle next door. Thankfully his family moved.

Doberman Pinscher = bestest dogs evar.

What about the Jack Russell Terrier? Pros or cons?

I just got a couple of boxers. Of course, that type of dog is over the weight limit you listed. But they are awesome dogs and I'm very happy with my decision. For something smaller, how about a rat terrier? They are good dogs. Very smart and not hard to train. Good with kids.

Those dogs can go a million miles an hour all the time. It could be a good thing. Your kids and dog will wear eachother out, leaving you time and peace.

i got a treeing walker pup from this guy. ive had him a week. smart,not yippy. seems like a good choice and gets along good w/ my pitbull.

if you interested you can use the search function to find something in your area.

http://www.coondawgs.com/forum/viewt...light=missouri

Jack Russell terriers seem like good dogs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Russell_Terrier

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_terrier

I have two Border Collies and they are great. They do need need to work though. Very smart and can be trained easily. Not much laying around and sleeping for them though.

how about a basenji? theyre cool little dogs that top out at about 24# and dont bark. ever.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basenji

Smooth Fox Terrier - tons of energy when you play with him, then he'll go lie down and be a lazy-Saturday dog if you're not playing with him. Short hair, med-low shedding. Smart, friendly.

Bigger version of a Jack Russell, with a off-button on the high energy 24/7 thing Jack Russell's have.

Why? He didn't like peanut butter?

I love this place... LMAO

I had one. They are definitely good with kids and good home defense dogs. They don't live too long though...

Whatever dog you decide to get, keep him away from the Skoal or it'll end up just like Dexter. I caught my hamsters dipping and ended up taking 'em to a hypnotist to get them off the stuff. Best thing I ever did in my life.

Weird.