Disc Dog Best Breed

 

 

I'm thinking about getting into the sport, what kind of dog should I get?  What breed is best?

If you don't have a dog yet and want a Frisbee dog, the most reliable way to find one is to visit your local shelter or humane society.  Why?  Because with these dogs you can actually measure the dog's interest in a Frisbee. 

Almost all shelters will allow you to take the dog out into a grassy area and see how the dog responds to you -- and a Frisbee.  If on the other hand, you get your dog when he or she is 8 weeks old, you take a bigger gamble regarding the dog's potential Frisbee prowess.  Some of the best Frisbee dogs in the world have been dogs rescued from shelters and dogs of unknown parentage (mixes).

As far as specific breeds, you'll find that the top dogs in the sport are generally Mixes, Border Collies, and Australian Shepherds but there are certainly exceptions.  Again, although generally all the above breeds do well, other breeds can excel.  In a local club, there is a 87 lb. German Shepherd that is fun to watch.

The best breeds tend to have a prey instinct naturally. The prey instinct is bred through chasing something in the breed. Any dog though can be taught to love to chase something with some practice and some loving care.
 

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