My kids talked me into a GSP. We got her as a puppy and yes, for the first year and a hlf she was high strung (that's an understatement) and I nearly gave her away a couple of times. But then she settled down and is a great family friend. She loves to hunt, but gets almost as excited when it is time for a walk. If you want one, you have to be ready to work your tail off for those first couple of years when they have boundless energy. After that they are great!