I met a lil braque francais at VA Tech's vet school... I instantly fell in love with her. What a SWEET dog. I was told she was a very obedient huntress and a very versatile dog in general. I was actually considering getting a puppy out of her... I started doing my own research when I discovered thather particular line (which was very well known) was corrupt genetically. No puppy for me!
Whatever breed you go with be sure to check the genetics, what health clearances the breed should have, what problem dogs there are out there (and avoiding the lines). I find it's pretty easy to do by contacting some of the top scale breeders and asking questions. Most people love to help people that are interested in their particular breed and will let the information flow...



Good Luck!