I had read beagles could get loud, and following nose and not commands can be frustrating for everyone.
I may have to relook labs again, or maybe a Rott, though they are bigger than what we would want and could offer for spreading around room here.
English labs may fit the requirement (steep bill though) but I would hate to compare them to my previous dogs.
I have had dogs over the years of all kinds. Been around tons of them. At one point, we had 6 dogs. Now down to 4.
The 2 best I ever had was a rescue Doberman and an Aussie/Border cross. I am chomping at the bit to get another doberman.
Absolutely phenomenal family dogs. I rescued ours not knowing anything about them. But what I read after the fact matched out experience.
My dog definitely bonded to me as the alpha. But he didn't just put up with the kids and wife. He bonded strongly with them as well. This is something I have not seen in other breeds. Especially alpha-personality type breeds.
I would not go with a beagle or hounds as others stated.
