[Shivetya]

Growing up on one as well I remember the setters being asleep most of the time, usually on the porch. Their activity time usually was when we went to school or got home. Top that off with any car coming down the drive. Otherwise, they seemed content to sleep the day off.

Now with small dogs I have noticed similar, I get five minutes of fame. Visitors get a few more minutes than I, afterward its like ho-hum.

Don't assume dogs limited in their domain, even those confined to runs, have a miserable time. It all comes down to how they are handled and spoken too. Mean people tend to beget mean dogs.