I have an Aussie, and I couldn't imagine anything else! they are quite HIGH energy dogs though. We joh a mile in the morning and walk 3 at night, plus we have about an acre that he has free run of for about 4 hours a day, and he still can be a handful. Now, as far as training and agility, he is 6 months old and we just graduate beginner obedience and start the next level up in 2 weeks. We have also started agility, which he loves.
The biggest problem with the aussie is the herding insctinct. He likes to heard the kids into one spot and the horses as well. Some people can be annoyed by this behavior, but that is what Aussies know. If you have a lot of time you know you can devote to training and exercise of your dog, they are wonderful. They are very smart dogs who just want to please.
As for the other breeds, I couldn't tell you.
Good luck!
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