I'm looking for a new pup/dog for a family pet and also for me to take to the farm rambling about, hunting, and riding the ATV. I would love it if there was such a thing as a beagle-sized <SNIP> dog that is small enough to physically handle to get in in and out of the truck and the ATV. My dad has a miniature schnauzer that fits the bill, <SNIP> A rat terrier would likely work, <SNIP> I don't mind if they give one or two barks of alert when someone comes to the door, but when they won't let up it drives me crazy. Any suggestions?
I didn't read all of the responses, so apologies if the following breed has already been mentioned. But have you thought of a
TECKEL or
Wire Haired Dachshund as they are known in different parts of the world outside of Germany? The few I've been around are smart, tough, super determined, and highly trainable hunters that love (live) to retrieve and swim like mini-Labs. At 10-15 lbs they're not heavy but they 'punch way above' their weight!
