Well, I've owned dogs before and helped others with different breeds. I've read a lot and attended obedience classes and puppy classes and dog shows. I'm not necessarily aching to have a dog that will be challenging, but, I'm not against it either. I know one of the most difficult breeds to train is a siberian husky, because they are so smart with attention spans like a two year old, and, I trained my roommates husky, Nikolai. I didn't teach him flyball or agility or anything, but, he did basic commands and walked well on lead. I'm not a pushover, and, I know all about being the alpha dog, etc. I'm ready for whatever challenge is before me, regardless of the breed.