Well for me, brats aren't hot dogs. HD's is a very American thing (although the Germans do have a version).
Having lived in Germany, I love brats. Some many versions.
I smoke brats all the time. I also smoke Hot Dogs too, but I prefer to use the larger 1/4 or 1/2 dogs. But they're precooked/cured. Can't really find uncured HD unless I do them myself.