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Well, i have a toddler, a teenager, and a shihtzu and a cat, oh and a boyfriend. i work part time, 3 days per week, other half is a shift worker (hardly ever home). But the dog will primarily be mine. I work in law enforcement and have previously worked with shepherds and love them. I have previously owned a shepherd who died 2 years ago. i want a dog who will go for a jog with me, or a good long walk and not tire out before me. the shih tzu dies before i get around the block. I can walk the dog about 3 times a week and train or do fly another couple of times. I dont work weekends. Im not sure what time and days the sports are on. Im asuming weekends. Well yeah, thats about it in a nutshell. Any ideas????

Hey guys, im from Western Sydney. Your replys are great. Im not far from the dog training/show grounds on Ludenham Rd at Erskine Park / Kemps Creek. I assumed that when i start obedience training, that i will meet people who will be able to help me get involved in agility and flyball. Still a way off yet, gotta choose a breed of dog first. All a bit confusing.

Wow, thanks so much for everyones advice. Please can anyone tell how German Shepherds do in this field. I am quite partial to them. I lost a shepherd to cancer in 2005 and in my line of work, we often utilise them. I am also interested in the standard poodle. Is that silly, I just thought that they are known to be very intelligent, and they are such a beautiful looking dog, (with a normal haircut though).

Hi everyone. This is my first time here. I stumbled across this site while researching suitable breeds for flyball and agility. I am ready to get another dog now, and i have always wanted to do obedience, flyball and agility with her. Does anyone have any suggestions on large breeds who enjoy and excel in this.