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A large number of us made the decision last year to welcome new puppies into our homes – according to the Kennel Club figures, dog ownership has increased nearly eight percent – and demand for four-legged friends remains high after the lockdown.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dogs to choose from alongside numerous crossbreeds.
There are even scientific guides in which the psychologist Stanley Coren in his book “The Intelligence of Dogs” classifies the breeds according to instinct, obedience and adaptability.
One thing to keep in mind is that some dogs are more agile than others – they can perform tricks, jumps, and tasks that others would shy away from.
These breeds often appear on the winning 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 tend sheep, and the same skills – along with their extreme intelligence – mean they’ll be safe to navigate an agility course.
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The Jack Russell Terrier is one of the most energetic dog breeds you can find – seemingly impossible to get tired of. It makes them a natural companion for whizzing down agility courses, and their tiny frames give them plenty of room to squeeze through the tightest of obstacles.
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Australian Shepherds are especially good at the growing flyball sport, in which dogs run over a series of hurdles to collect a ball before running back to their owners. It’s another intelligent herd breed that has no problem dealing with complex commands.
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The Australian’s love of sport seems to extend to their canines. The Australian Kelpie is another dog from Down Under who excels in agility sports – they are athletic and have a deep need to please their owner.
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