In a nutshell: A relaxed but often CRAZY breed that has selective hearing.

Description: A large squarely built gundog with a dip it its top line at the 11th vertebra. It has long ears and (at the moment) docked tails, it also has hind dew claws. It comes in white, white with orange or brown markings.

Temperament: Gentle, very people orientated with the people they choose to be with. Often can be crazy though.

Advantages as an agility dog: None at all really compared to a BC, though at times he can be slow and steady which can be a good thing,

• I have never known him to ever miss a contact, even when he decides to have a mad half hour.
• They also learn very quickly anything new
• They are fun to work with
• And most of all they seem to enjoy it

Disadvantages as an agility dog:

• Too slow
• Every one gets hit with slobber from their wet beard when they speed up or finish <G>

Rating out of 10 as an agility dog and why: 4/10; they are great fun to learn with, they make you see the funny side of things and if you can work a spin any other breed is a doddle<G>

Examples of dogs that have done well in agility: None that I know of in this country but I know of quite a few in the USA with a zillion titles.

What's it like to live with as a pet? Most of the time wonderful apart from the smell, the fact that they steal food any chance they have and of course having to wash the walls and ceilings down all the time and his very loud bark.<G> The list goes on but is too numerous to mention.<G> 

Would you buy another one for agility? No, not specifically for agility but I would have another and yes, I would do agility with them as it keeps them in good nick for the show ring.