Should I get a Foxhound?

Me and my family want to get a dog, but my dad said we have to get a beagle or something like that,i found one on the computer at the shelter in out town and it's a foxhound. Are they nice pets? Do they get along with cats? Do they live long? Any information on them would be great.

The American Foxhound is sweet, affectionate, gentle and loving at home, but also a brave and intense warrior in the hunt. They are excellent with children and get along well with other dogs because of their pack-hunting background, but should not be trusted with non-canine pets. About 10-12 years

foxhound are not always suited for lifestyle for families and cuddling its suited for take a rifle and the shoot and what ever drops or got wounded or dead the foxhound will get it or it maybe a master of searching truffles and fox and other items.you may also think an option as Weimaraner and pointers make excellent dogs and sport in whatever your interested . im not sure whether you have small children or not but for my opinion if you have children then boxers and golden retrievers newfoundland , try to avoid gun dogs class as there gonna run and run and wont stop for your command until he finds his bird or a cat . if you don't have children like small between the age 10 and less then you can get a foxhound as this dog wont stand rough play and will just needed to train as this dog is quite hyper and boisterous and imagine when its in the wild without a leash . you may also find a terrier, nice dogs like am staffs or pit bulls . or you can just go with the classic with a foxhound / beagle . just notice that since your gonna have a dog , enrolling in classes , buying harness and even treats may not be a surprise. it all depends on lifestyle not the style of the dog and structure.

The English Foxhound is a courageous, passionate hunter. High energy, they need a lot of daily exercise. Life Span: An average of under 10 years.