If your going to be a first time hound owner, a basset hound would be the hound I would suggest. Yes I suggest a basset not a beagle ...lol..

They are a lazy hound and just fit in well to any life style. They are easy to care for and I have found through owning a beagle and a well part basset that they are more easy going and are happy to just go with the flow.

Being a hound they get along great with other animals and would just love your Sadie.