re: Why own a dog breed that you can’t handle?

Why can't folks understand there are dogs conditioned through hundreds of years of breeding to be inside pets, like poodles, etc. GSs and the like are working dogs and are not built for neighborhood life, they need tons of exercise, a job, training and stimulation, although folks have good intentions, 99.99% don't deliver that kind of attention. The notable exception being labs and Goldens, they can still be high energy, but most have a good disposition and adapt to the boredom of suburban life (after they've chewed up your furniture),