Lucy's mama Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 I'd probably let her do all the research into breeds and then she can present to you why she wants the particular breed and any potential problems that may occur (eg sheltie barking) and how she will address that. I like your thinking Aussielover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 What about a Collie Rough then? Shaded Sable if she wants one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claireybell Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I have a cocker and a beagle. The cocker was way to distracted to do agility, too interested in the other dogs to train for toys or treats. My beagle is awesome at agility!!! She will do anything for treats or toys and she just blossomed at agility. They can be stubborn but most beagles will do anything for food and praise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paptacular! Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Papillons are great little agility dogs. Prone to yapping, but not too bad if trained early on when to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 whippy? or are they no good at agility we have a sheltie over the road, yep, glad i don't live next to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) I am in a similar boat. May daughter (11) is waiting for her own agility dog. Her choices in order are Sheltie (generally too nervy for a child I think) Papillon (too small not to get injured running with my BC's) Cavalier (as above) She runs my BC's incredibly well (better than I do, so people keep telling me ) and I wonder if a less motivated breed will really be enough for her. I think we will end up with a rescue small working breed for her. She comes to trials with me all the time & has run a number of different dogs for people which she gets a big thrill out of. Does she come to club with you? I find people are always offering Chloe their older dogs once they see how keen she is. It is really good experience & confidence building. Edited August 25, 2010 by Vickie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy's mama Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) I am in a similar boat. May daughter (11) is waiting for her own agility dog.Her choices in order are Sheltie (generally too nervy for a child I think) Papillon (too small not to get injured running with my BC's) Cavalier (as above) She runs my BC's incredibly well (better than I do, so people keep telling me ) and I wonder if a less motivated breed will really be enough for her. I think we will end up with a rescue small working breed for her. She comes to trials with me all the time & has run a number of different dogs for people which she gets a big thrill out of. Does she come to club with you? I find people are always offering Chloe their older dogs once they see how keen she is. It is really good experience & confidence building. Yes, she is coming with me, but I am only a newbie myself. Good luck finding her something suitable. Edited August 25, 2010 by Lucy's mama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausvarg FL Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Swedish Vallhunds are brilliant dogs for children. And they are awesome at agility. We adore them Cassie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-time Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I find people are always offering Chloe their older dogs once they see how keen she is. Chloe ROCKS! What about a Tibetan Spaniel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayly Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 A calm, small bitch Aussie would be suitable if you wanted to go down that track again. I know how much a handful Banjo has been but what you are describing is pretty much Holly. It would just be about finding the right one, although I completely understand you not wanting to go with another Aussie after Banjo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy's mama Posted August 25, 2010 Author Share Posted August 25, 2010 He is really not that terrible, just more difficult than expected and perhaps more suitable to a quieter home with older or more sedate children. She did want her own Aussie, but no, I'm not sure it would be a good idea. Although with an adult we would know what we were getting exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) Smaller dogs I'd recommend would be: Sheltie (nice outgoing one) Papillon Miniature or Toy Poodle Most CKCS I've seen don't have a lot of drive but the right one would be a good choice. Personally, I'd go for a Pap or a Toy Poodle for the safest bet. I reckon one of either breed (opt for a bitch) would have an Aussie Shepherd whipped into line in no time! Edited August 25, 2010 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) Personally, I'd go for a Pap or a Toy Poodle for the safest bet. I reckon one of either breed (opt for a bitch) would have an Aussie Shepherd whipped into line in no time! It's not often I disagree with you PF but I honestly think it might not be the safest bet for the little one, living with a boisterous Aussie. I have spoken to a heap of people who have paps, since Chloe is so set on one. Every single one has advised against having one live with large active breeds, some of them through bad experiences where the pap has been seriously hurt. My girls are great with paps...but playing with them occasionally is different to living with them full time. Edited August 25, 2010 by Vickie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat99 Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 have you consider a belgain they are great , i had a female she was quite a small size like a small bordercollie my 4 year old could handle her , there great for agilty and bond greatly with there owners . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Someone mentioned a Schnauzer, might be what you're looking for. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 (edited) Personally, I'd go for a Pap or a Toy Poodle for the safest bet. I reckon one of either breed (opt for a bitch) would have an Aussie Shepherd whipped into line in no time! It's not often I disagree with you PF but I honestly think it might not be the safest bet for the little one, living with a boisterous Aussie. I have spoken to a heap of people who have paps, since Chloe is so set on one. Every single one has advised against having one live with large active breeds, some of them through bad experiences where the pap has been seriously hurt. My girls are great with paps...but playing with them occasionally is different to living with them full time. Point taken Vickie. I'd not allow them to free run unsupervised but they are pretty good at ruling the roost. I thought Chloe had her heart set on a Whippet? ETA: A NSDTR from the right lines might be another possibility. Edited August 25, 2010 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 No offence to you, kat99, but if an aussie is too big (and I think the OP said it was), then a belgian will definitely be too big. If you get a belgian, please do get an adult so you know what it will be like. Some belgians are probably sweet and calm and suitable for children to own - but some are boisterous, predatory, can drag a grown man down the street, come with a supersonic bark, and are basically complete raving lunatics (I love my dog, honest I do!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I have spoken to a heap of people who have paps, since Chloe is so set on one. Every single one has advised against having one live with large active breeds, some of them through bad experiences where the pap has been seriously hurt. This is my concern. We were thinking of getting a pap later down the track for flyball, but you've just confirmed my fear... I think my lapphunds are too crazy to play safely with a one. I think others have given some nice ideas particluarly corgis and swedish vals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 What about a nice Border Terrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffles Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I also like the idea of corgis, swedish valls and collie rough. Even though the collies are larger, the ones I have met would be relatively easy for a child to handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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