Have raised dogs and many other animals over the years. such as a cat, its an inside cat named Sir Elvis Tippington, chickens, geese, partridge and rabbits we live on 18 acres on a lake, several of trails through the woods. plenty of room for an active animal. I have watched and cared for my friend and his wife's Austrian Shepherd over the last 10 yrs. (love that dog) Since our dog Daisy died a few years ago. she was an English Springer Spaniel who loved to fetch,swim and hunt. although i'm a bad shot she didn't like that. four kids raised with Daisy she lived 16 years. I miss having a dog. plus my wife teaches school. so I have a lot of time on my hands. Bob