it would seem a little bit of a waste to own a golden or lab and not use it to its potential, but, to each his own!
As far as a hunting bred dog being a house dog, again to each his own, but, I wouldn't have it any other way. I've owned Vizslas for 25 years now, and they all have lived in the house, slept IN bed, ours, not theirs, have eaten at the table, lay on the couches, chairs whatever!
When its time to hit the uplands, they've been all business, I'd bore you to death with the tales I could spin regarding these dogs! They've loved kids, my own, and now my grandkid, but, at the same time, will defend us and their domain without regard!
You should be able to train or have trained your dog to be the plinking companion you mention, I just wish you had ideas of making it your upland and waterfowl companion! It'll change your life, for the better IMHO!