As a kid I had Tara, Scarlet and Ittybitty. All Dachshunds and totally suitable for a small kid with a .22. At this time we also had 27 dogs to choose from.
Later I got Herman from the pound, a wirehaired something-or-other with a nose only beat by Zach.
Lucifer was an Afghan that I trained much to my wifes chagrin (the breed was intended to hunt lions). Smart dog, would do almost anything that Herman would do.
Zachariah, Gordon Setter, BEST DOG EVER! Smart and did everything to perfection.
Outside of hunting, Cha-cha, Che, Jimi and Abby, all German Shepard's holding down the fort and protecting kids. All did a fine job.