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What are everyone's thoughts on what is the most versatile breed?
My thought would be that it depends on what you need. For my needs, the Australian Shepherd is definitely up there - can work poultry and larger stock, protect the property, is biddable and willing to play my games whether that be herding trials, agility, obedience or freestyle.What are everyone's thoughts on what is the most versatile breed?
Gotta agree, I've even done a lot of the things on that list with one dogMalinois, they really excel in almost anything they do. LE, military, protection, SAR, agility, any sport, dock diving, herding, bomb detection, service dogs, and are quickly replacing more common breeds that have been used for years.
A friend in Memphis even has a duck retriever malinois lol, she has a large lab kennel.Gotta agree, I've even done a lot of the things on that list with one dogFrench Ring, Mondio Ring, Schutzhund, PSA, herding, obedience, agility, flyball, dock diving, weight pull, conformation, scent work, tracking and she does a lot of service dog tasks to boot. I don't need a service dog, I just trained the tasks as an interesting training exercise.
I agree totally!The mutt![]()
But labs are supposed to have 'soft mouths'...Labs can be used as police dogs and military dogs.... attack training is taught as a fun, positive training approach.