hi all

i used to raise springers and the last one i had totally turned me off to the breed. i am looking for a good all around dog. i may be asking too much in one dog but i would like something that will be good with children, not high strung (like spingers), good with other animals, and is a good hunting dog for birds and rabbits. can anybody give me any advice?? i've been thinking about a beagle. oh BTW, i have a mastiff in the house and another dog inside just won't do, but i do have a huge fenced in yard with access to the garage to keep warm. thanks in advance!!!