Thecontractor, you do have a tuff decision ahead of you. As a GSP breeder I definately would recommend one. They are family dogs as well as super hunters. They can be high energy but then again some are very mellow. Are you looking to buy a pup or a started dog, this could influence your decision. Remember whatever breed you decide on you have to train, train and then do some more training. Good luck in your search. I'm sure whatever you end up with will be the perfect dog for you and your family.