We have a Golden Retriever x Poodle and are planning on getting another dog soon. I like the idea of a longhair dachshund. However, DH would like a cocker cross (preferably with a poodle). I know that the main reason he wants a cocker cross is because a colleague of his is looking to rehome her adorable cocker x poodle. She's adopting a child who is terrified of dogs, absolutely terrified apparently, knew we were considering getting another dog and has told him that she would be happy to rehome her puppy to us for free. He has also said he'd like a beagle but I've said no because I've heard that they are absolutely mad. What type of dog would you be looking at in this situation? We didn't really look at our first dog's 'breed' in particular as we were given her for free by my mum after her Goldie impregnated next door's poodle. Next door refused to terminate as they had heard that it was better to have a litter than not. 
Mum took one of the puppies herself, next door took one of the puppies and mum gave me a puppy (we'd been looking for a dog prior).