Beginner hog hunter. What type of dogs? Advice needed.

IMO - your pretty much dead on. There are dogs that range WAY out...and dogs that hunt close.
There can be issues (negatives) with each. I've seen a really good hound cross, I mean he flat out hunted...had great bottom, but...he would leave the other dogs behind and cause issues because of it. The pack didn't fit this dog.

I would say a lot of your decision should be based on your location...the terrain you hunt and the hog population. Of course...we're out there to enjoy ourselves and our dogs as well...who wants to hunt behind a dog they don't like and a style they would rather not indulge in.

In the end...it's whatever makes you happy.