Ours are only off leash outdoors when we're in an enclosed area, like a dog park. They are super fast, and do like to run, but mostly they are snoozehounds. Ours have never met couches, beds, or pillows that they didn't like. I think they are fantastic pets, and much lower maintenance than people tend to think. The biggest problem is that many are not cat (or other small animal) safe. Before adoption, they are evaluated for that tendency - a brave cat is allowed to walk near the dog, but just out of reach (I think those cats get a kick out of it!).