These are the 10 most agile adorable dog breeds – agile and lively puppies
Many of us made the decision to welcome new puppies into our homes last year – according to Kennel Club figures, dog ownership has soared by nearly eight percent – and demand for four-legged friends after the lock remains high.
There is a huge selection of 221 different purebred dog breeds to choose from, as well as plenty of crossbreeds, so there is a lot of thought to be done before selecting the latest addition to your family.
There’s even academic advice to seek out, with psychologist Stanley Coren’s book “The Intelligence of Dogs” categorizing breeds by instinct, obedience, and adaptability.
One thing to take into consideration is that some dogs are more agile than others – able to perform tricks, jumps, and tasks that others would hesitate.
These breeds are the ones that often appear in the winner lists of canine agility competitions, where puppies are challenged to complete complex obstacle courses.
Here are the 10 most agile dog breeds.
The ultimate dog when it comes to agility has to be the Border Collie. They were bred to keep sheep and the same skills – along with their extreme intelligence – mean they’ll go through a course of agility without a second thought.
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The Jack Russell Terrier is one of the most energetic dog breeds you can find – seemingly impossible to tire. This makes them a natural fit for squeezing through agility courses, with their small frames, leaving them plenty of room to squeeze through the tightest of obstacles.
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Australian Shepherds are particularly gifted at the burgeoning sport of flyball – where dogs run over a line of obstacles to retrieve a ball before returning to their owners. This is another intelligent herding breed that has no problem dealing with complex commands.
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Australians’ love of sport seems to extend to their dogs. The Australian Kelpie is another Down Under dog who excels at agility sports – being athletic and with a deep need to please his owner.
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