I had never heard of the breed, but after losing my first bear... grrrr..... I am thinking about a blood tracking dog. In checking out this breed, it sounds like the closest thing to what I am looking for.
(http://missouribloodtrackers.homestead.com/Missy4-28-07.jpg)
They are supposed to be small (about 16-20 inches high at the withers) but fearless.
Anyone have any experience with them or know of anyone who owns one?
My father in law, who is German, has had those dogs for as a long time. He hunts in Germany and they use them to track down the game after they have been shot. He is pretty serious about his dogs and he stayed with the same breed for years.
Looks like a mini Airdale