What are some good small game hunting dogs for starters?

Hey guys I'm 16 and recently I got my hunters safety card, though I have been hunting before....my birthday is in a couple weeks and my parents said I could get a pup to train and raise for hunting....around here coon hunting is big...I also squirrel hunt and rabbit hunt mostly...so what are some good dogs that can track these small game animals good...also one that is easier to train if that's possible....thanksWhat are some good small game hunting dogs for starters?
Go with a beagle. Great rabbit dog.
We had a beagle that would curl your hair, he was the greatest hunter of all time, he had a different bark for each animal, if you shot at a pheasant and missed he would bite you. I have seen him go over where two cocker spaniels just went and get a bird, he would get birds by himself, no shots fired, he was great, we were spoiled. I have never seen a better dog or another like him. He had no training, it was natural for him. If you go looking at puppies, just say to him, rabbit? squirrel? and watch his reaction, if he reacts, he might be a hunter, it would be nice to try him out, don't take guns, just walk him, and see what he does. We have tried other beagles, but none came close, I have a beagle right now, just had pups, have one left. Don't know if they will hunt or not, the mom does, but not like The other guy.What are some good small game hunting dogs for starters?
a beagle or a dachshund are both excellent small game hunting dogs. however dachshunds are stubborn dogs so if you are looking for an easy dog to train they are not for you.What are some good small game hunting dogs for starters?
I have a coonhound who is a natural hunter and he loves the woods so maybe consider that breed.