For Peaches...

Kath..a Weimaraner..but ONLY ONE!

They don't do well with other dogs, but they're great with kids, very high energy, so they love to play with them.

I grew up with one, he was great, he was the biggest one I've ever seen (31 inches at the shoulder, top show size is 27"). My mistake was buying two within 3 months of each other. Jealousy issues. Both of mine are fine with dogs outside, but they don't care for them in their house. And it IS their house :P

They do well in the desert because their hair is so short. They're good as house dogs because, again, their hair is short and a neutral color, so it doesn't show on the carpet or tile and they don't shed much.

They're very loving and intelligent animals, but they're not throw rugs like Labs, so you have to have space for them to run and make sure they get plenty of exercise.

Little dogs sometimes can be too skittish around kids. I think a big lumbering dog is perfect for small children. They are also great for preventing crime...no one's coming into my house with these dogs here! I don't even lock my doors. LOL