[Muckdogs]

A working dog will make an exemplary pet if that is what you want. Why, beause you work with him, teach him manners and obedience, develop a strong bond through hours of time together and working as a team, you will treat him fairly and well but he will know what could happen if he makes you unhappy, etc... As far as crating, well, I generally recc. crating for any dog. It is not specific to a working dog. See larry's comments.

As far as living with a high drive dog, let me say this. I mean absolutely nothing derogatory about our beloved breed, but in comparison to other breeds, it is a very rare Rott that is drivey enough to cause any problems or consternation in the house. Rotts, even "drivey" working Rotts are generally laid back around the house. That's what makes them so cool. Will they chase cats, yup. If they didn't chase a succulent prey item, I would doubt their working ability. But, you can fix that problem or at the very least control it. I live with two working dogs, a Mal and a Rott. I consider my Rott to have above average prey drive. However, he appears to be dead and buried compared to my Mal bitch. She will and does drive me absolutely ballistic with her drives in teh house. It is if she is jsut genetically incapable of rest and moving out of drive.

Hope this helps.