Border Collie
at an Agility Trial
Agility and obedience are two popular competitions that dogs compete in with their handlers. Obedience trials involve demonstrations of the dog's steadfastness and ability and willingness to obey commands. Agility trials involve feats of physical prowess and demonstrate the dog's ability to navigate complex obstacles and take directions from their handlers. Any breed of dog can participate in both types of event, but certain breeds excel due to traits they possess.
Shetland Sheepdog
Shetland Sheepdog
Shetland sheepdogs resemble miniature collies in many respects. They are intelligent and very easy to train. Intense devotion to their handler is a hallmark of the breed. They are friendly but may become shy around strange people. Dogs of this sure-footed and agile breed have earned the nickname "Shelties." According to the American Kennel Club, the sheltie "is one of the most successful obedience breeds, but also excels in agility, herding and conformation."
Border Collie
Border Collie
Border collies are frequent competitors in agility and obedience trials and are often heavily represented among the winners of these competitions. The American Kennel Club describes them as the "workaholic of the dog world," and this breed rarely ever disappoints. Known for being phenomenal sheep herders, border collies are intelligent, keen and quick-footed. They possess a natural agility and ability to reason. Their ability to work without direction from their handler makes them a natural for agility and obedience competitions.
Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherd
Fondly referred to as "Aussies," Australian shepherds are intelligent and active dogs that often dominate agility and obedience competitions. Their name is misleading, as Australian shepherds actually originated in the Pyrenees Mountains. They were breed for herding livestock and are often still used for that purpose. Australian shepherds are the embodiment of a working dog. They are active and agile, and according to the American Kennel Club, this breed "lives for his job" and needs a "sense of purpose to be truly content." These characteristics make the Australian shepherd a perfect fit for agility and obedience.
Pyrenean Shepherd
Pyrenean shepherds, like Australian shepherds, originated in the Pyrenees Mountains. They love to work and are often referred to as "Pyr Sheps." According to the American Kennel Club, the Pyrenean shepherd is a "supurb canine athlete who excels at agility and other dog sports."
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian Cattle Dog
Australian cattle dogs are the premier dog for herding cattle. These dogs need plenty of room to run. Their intelligence and agility make them a natural for obedience and agility competitions. They are devoted to the task at hand and will rise to meet the challenges they face. They have won American Kennel Club titles in both agility and obedience.
Related posts
In 1983 a new classification was added to the American Kennel Club (AKC) called "herding dogs." These dogs have a special skill in herding cattle. The AKC chooses the top 10 dogs under t...
Select the right hunting dog for a lifelong relationship.Selecting the right hunting dog is an important step for a lifelong relationship between you and your dog. It must be taken seriously for t...
A border collie needs to be herding sheep on a farm or get plenty of activity to prevent hyperactivity.Herding dogs were bred to herd sheep and cattle, making them very intelligent and loyal and t...
The Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog breed since the early 1990s.Each year, the American Kennel Club compiles a list of the most popular dog breeds. This list is based on the numbe...
The Old English sheepdog is one breed that originated in England.Many breeds of dogs originated in England and have become some of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Several English dog bre...
