RE: Help me pick a dog !
if a beagle is out,( and I disagree about smarts,they are very,very smart if worked with)the next pick would be a Jack Russel terrier.
Jack's are small,smart,and very gritty.
just my 2 cents,there are 98 more.
I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest
remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.