I'm looking for a good, pure breeder (Border collies are mostly what I'm looking for, but any breed will do that is built for agility) in NY (I'm from Tomkins County, anywhere near there would be great) who may or may not have puppies currently for sale. Any additional info on what breeds are well suited would be great. I would like to find a puppy within 6 months from now.
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Don't know any breeders in NY, but about breeds: You got the breed right: Borders dominate agility competition. Pyrenean Shepherds are an up-and-coming breed that I think are going to become the Border Collies of the smaller classes.
Other popular agility breeds are Shelties and Aussies.
Remember that you're living with this dog too, so don't just buy a dog because it excels at agility. Also, it's mostly at the highest levels that these breeds dominate. At your regular agility trial, every breed participates. And with the new AKC competition that has the top dogs in every breed, you can even go to the nationals with Basset Hound or Chow.
I think Lisa's advice is great. The best way to find breeders is to go to a trial and chat with the people. Who isn't eager to talk about their dogs and where they came from? :-)
Good luck and have fun!
Are you looking to compete in Agility?
I would go to an Agility trial, and talk to people there. Don't crowd, or annoy, but do ask questions, when people appear to have a free moment. Most people will be happy to answer your questions, and talk to you about the sport.
Go to AKC.org-Events to find an agility trial near you.
Good Luck, and have fun! :o)
A sheltie was the first dog to ever get teh MACH title. We all call it teh "MACH 1 dog". LOL Actually, there are often young dogs that would be a smashing agility candidates in rescue. I now of a tri male in rescue right now that would be fantastic. Go to www.assa.org and click on the rescues list. Good luck.
can also try www.cleanrun.com for a calendar of agility events.. more agility orgs out there than just akc!
yes, Shelties, BCs, Aussies...and many NICE mixed breeds. My daughter has a field-bred Lab that is tearing up the BCs out here on the west coast at the Nov/Open levels so far!
How about the BC rescue in NY
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