Both field and show lines make good house dogs, with the caveat that while either
type needs lots of exercise and stimulation, the field dog needs more.
They do
n't need a lot of exercise; they are happy to hang out with you on the couch and binge - watch all eight seasons of Breaking Bad.
With his high energy level,
SAMOA needs lots of exercise and some training basics, such as consistent recall, and is very interested in other fun animals like ducks and cats.
If your dog has any Border Collie or Australian Shepard in it, it will
likely need a lot of exercise, and not be a good dog for living in an apartment.
The Cocker Spaniel is a sporting breed and should maintain good muscle tone, although the breed is not one that
needs a lot of exercise for the purpose of discharging an abundance of energy.
Black Russian Terriers, like Plott
hounds need a lot of exercise, but you don't want to push your puppy too quickly to be able to do the amount of exercise your Plott hound needs every day.
They
really need lots of exercise and training so would not be suited to working families who do not have 2 hours a day spare to spend with their dog.
Maltese do
not need a lot of exercise like some breeds and would just as soon hang out in the house and provide moral support to that slacker who is building a multi-million dollar internet company.