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Old 08-05-2009, 09:41 AM
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Re: Can any breed do agility?

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Originally Posted by Burrowzig View Post
Don't see why not, though I haven't seen many competing. They are the right shape and agile. I don't like seeing heavy long-backed breeds jumping - there's a grand basset griffon vendeen I see around the competitions that really struggles and I think should not be doing agility (its owner has been told this by lots of people but still persists). It risks damaging the spine. Basset hounds and dachsunds also are not suitable. Most other breeds with relatively short backs are fine, as long as they are not overweight.
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Originally Posted by Jazzy View Post
Yes I think Bichons are very suited to agility. Mine wouldn't be though cos he's too lazy.
Thank you
I wouldn't want to compete but just do it as an interest
How old is your Bichon Jazzy?
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