Looking for a family dog and not so much a hunting dog. But we all like the neighbor’s blue tick. Any thoughts? We’re a family of 4 including two small kids who are 7 & 9 years old (probably a nuisance to most dogs).

We tried a chocolate lab mutt (mixed with something but not sure what). That dog growled and nipped at the kids so we had to give him away after two years (and obedience training). It also had more energy than we could handle…

Where do you even get a blue tick? Doesn’t have to be pure bred. Thanks.