@OmSigDAVID,
My dad and I raised Irish setters for field trials. They are among the most hyper dogs and they are a shedder and will tears an apartment to shredscause they are not too bright.
They need constant reinforcing and working in the field. AS a house dog NO WAY!!
Experience is on my side on this one
Same thing with Border Collies, I have 2 and even though they saty in the house, they are always getting into trouble . Mostly cause they are so smart and active. Make a Border Collie tired and its happy. If you dont have at least 50 acres, forget a Border Collie.
Bichons make good house dogs but they may not be hypo allergenic .
BAsenjis are good house dogs as are dachsys and if you want abig dog, rescued greyhounds are wonderful couch potatoes who will love to lay using your mid section for a pillow.
Cocker Spaniels used to be a great dog (like St Bernards) However, in recent years puppy mills have overbred them and theyve gotten to be mean and too assertive to strangers.