A long chain you say

Umm
I would go mushy over puppies but I don't want the hassle involved. Several things have to be taken into consideration.
It can't be too large as the house is relatively small. it can't be a rat on a stick.

It has to OK with chickens. I had a bull mastiff which would munch my chickens at every given opportunity.
Not to decrepit/not too young
It can't be a working dog.
I will get one from a re-homing centre but it can't have too much baggage/damage.
So I don't want much.
I have a fondness for lurchers for many reasons so that may well be the way to go. I plan to get this sorted before Christmas.
If I find a matching pair I will send one to Growler.