South Notts are a lovely bunch and normally very accomodating. The bloodhounds are fantastic fun, but generally a bit quicker and less stop/go. The bloodhound sis probably better for a first timer, but ONLY if she is fit enough and the continuous going wont blow her brain. Otherwise I would get up very early the first time and take her cubbing with the S.Notts so she can work out whats happening without worrying about her fitness. I will be going out with my 4yr old at some stage, but not quite sure who with yet...