Hi all, I'm looking to welcome home a new pup within the next few years - preferably between Aug 2016 and 2017, but I'm willing to wait for the right puppy! I'm having a bit of trouble deciding on a breed.
I'm looking for an affectionate dog, one that wants to sleep with me and comes to me for cuddles. I want a high drive, moderate energy, handler focused, toy driven dog that is easy to motivate. That said, the dog needs to have an "off" switch as it would be left alone for a few hours at a time and would need to be confident as we live in a city. The dog would do agility, not sure about flyball (probably not) as well as long distance trail running, hopefully frisbee, and tons of trick training and adventures.
I love the size of the JRT and that they're so easy to travel with, and their energy and tenacity in a small package! My concern is that they might be difficult to motivate. I love the size of the Border Jack and that they counter the neuroticism of the JRT with the biddability of the BC. Border Staffies are seeming like my best bet, as they are drivey and confident, but might be more cuddly and easier to live with than anything mixed with JRT.
What do you think?
I'm looking for an affectionate dog, one that wants to sleep with me and comes to me for cuddles. I want a high drive, moderate energy, handler focused, toy driven dog that is easy to motivate. That said, the dog needs to have an "off" switch as it would be left alone for a few hours at a time and would need to be confident as we live in a city. The dog would do agility, not sure about flyball (probably not) as well as long distance trail running, hopefully frisbee, and tons of trick training and adventures.
I love the size of the JRT and that they're so easy to travel with, and their energy and tenacity in a small package! My concern is that they might be difficult to motivate. I love the size of the Border Jack and that they counter the neuroticism of the JRT with the biddability of the BC. Border Staffies are seeming like my best bet, as they are drivey and confident, but might be more cuddly and easier to live with than anything mixed with JRT.
What do you think?