He wants a Redbone Coonhound. We've considered adding another dog to the family, our dog is 12 and is at breed average for life span, before our dog dies.
He's cleverer this time. He really wants a little dog but knows that I have no problem saying no to that. So he figured out a breed that would meet my criteria but he also is interested in. He's offered to take what he's been saving for an XBox and help pay.
He may have me this time. I've emailed a breeder to see about their litters... unless my wife has a moment of sanity and puts her foot down I may be sunk.