i have a mini dochsund.
NOT good with chickens...or rodents...or reptiles...only cats and other dogs. but only in her family
she is a great house dog though. and if you ever want to track down a badger, or a mole, or even a lost hamster,gerbil ect., get one.
thats what they were bred for.
she...
lab. i dont have one but i know alot of people who do. they are one of the best breeds i have ever seen:D
you might want to get one as a puppy to manke sure you train it to know not to get hold of the chickens. cause they are bred usualy for bird hunting dogs.
Good luck with picking a breed!