ORIGINAL: Cara

I think we have got way off topic. My point was not that he should necessarily go to the pound to get himself a hunting dog; what I was trying to say was that despite having a horrible start in life, this particular dog is wonderful with children, and therefore I would not have any concerns about having a good GSP around them. Obviously it depends on the particular dog, and there are those who are willing to trade temperament for drive, but it is unfair to categorise GSPs as an aggressive breed or one that cannot make a good family companion as well as a working dog. Ultimately, it boils down to what behaviour you are willing to accept from it as a puppy and allow to continue into adulthood.