If you are looking for somethiing that is a good all around dog and not very high strung. I would definatly go with a lab. I have a lab and a GSP. Both can be very mellow in the house but a GPS would most certainly not fit the mold if your not looking for high energy. Beagles can be good but they do have a distinctive whine bark that some find iritating and can be prone to problems with joints. If you do end up looking for a beagle be sure to find a good breader and ask about the health history of the puppies and parents.