Kennel dogs and house dogs

[Weimdogman]

I believe many dogs get their reputation and deservedly so because of how they are raised. Some of the dogs like vdds and wirehairs are raised for the German tests and high prey drive , and the fur drive are deemed essential. Those dogs tend to be hunting dogs not great in the house pets. That is not the case with every dog but probably the majority.

I have Weims and if you want to read about bad dog behavior searching hunt test/trials should give you a laugh. The same can be said about Weims in the house. Eat it or destroy it seems to be a prevalent theme. My dogs are in the house but almost always in their crates. They have a large indoor outdoor kennel with a heated garage but there is to much traffic in the neighborhood for them to be there for too long.

My point in posting this is due your breed research and then invest time in different breeders and their dogs before you get a dog.

 

[molliesmaster]

I think it has to do with how you raise them. Yes, you should definitely do your research. Working dogs need a job and will find something to do, usually not good, if you don't give them something to do.

 

[birddude]

Whatever breed you chose, there will be some exceptional breeders who try and breed for a shut off switch for folks who want house dogs. But if you can't get your dog's enough exercise every day, there will be problems. My dogs are pretty good but driving us crazy as we speak. Terrorizing the bird feeder, mouse hunting, romping in the snow. Scratch on the door one at a time, rest up, rinse and repeat!!

 

[Limitless]

Whatever breed you chose, there will be some exceptional breeders who try and breed for a shut off switch for folks who want house dogs. But if you can't get your dog's enough exercise every day, there will be problems. My dogs are pretty good but driving us crazy as we speak. Terrorizing the bird feeder, mouse hunting, romping in the snow. Scratch on the door one at a time, rest up, rinse and repeat!!

It isn't possible for everyone, but a fenced in yard, with critters, and an automatic dog door (or leaving a door open in nicer weather) can be a win-win for humans and dogs. My high energy dogs would/do get squirrely a couple days after a hunt and in the off season. A yard for them to hunt in is wonderful.