"Yes, Border Collies and Aussies may be better at agility, but they can be extremely hard to train, if you are used to a more laid back personality" [Rottie]

True, BCs and Aussies are NOT laid back! But I wouldn't say they're "extremely hard to train." They are lightning fast learners who almost train themselves. The problem with them is that they always need to learn new things, and to use the skills they've already learned. They're not easy dogs to live with if you don't constantly train them and exercise their minds AND their bodies!



I just passed through a website about GSDs and their abilities--amazing dogs. Out of Rotts, Beagles, and GSDs, I'd take the GSD for obedience and agility too!