Even though the Schipperke is a small breed, they are usually quite bright and will
participate in various dog sports like agility, flyball, herding, musical freestyle, and obedience as sport offering physical and mental challenges together with bonding with their family.
Her own dogs and dogs she has trained, have earned numerous titles and wins
in various dog sports including OTCh (Obedience Trial Champion), UD (Utility Dog), TDX (Tracking Dog Excellent), FDCh (Flyball Champion), CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and HIT (High In Trial).
Today, these dogs are found working as police / armed services dogs, search and rescue dogs, therapy animals, and as
competitors in various dog sports such as agility, obedience, and Schutzhund.
Despite the fact that the Affenpinscher is a small breed, they are generally quite bright and may participate
in various dog sports for example agility, tracking, rally, and standard compliance as sport.
It's not hard to see that the original Hero Dog is still alive and well in the show ring,
in the various dog sport competitions, in law enforcement work, in our homes, and even in the saddest of places in our urban shelters.
For those dog owners who wish to get
involved in various dog sports, we encourage you to take a look at our series of DVDs that we have done with Michael Ellis.
They can be seen in the show ring,
in various dog sports including agility and weight pulling, in law enforcement work including narcotics detection (check out former Adopt - A-Bull Peaches), in search and rescue, in the armed forces, as service dogs, in our homes and as therapy dogs, like Love - A-Bull's Pit Crew, reaching out and offering comfort to people in hospices, children's hospitals, veterans programs, women's shelters, etc..
These breeds also enjoy
participating in various dog sports, such as sled - dog racing for Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies, and Samoyeds, or carting for Rottweilers, Bernese Mountain Dogs, and Saint Bernards.While Working breeds can be formidable protectors and wonderful friends, they are probably also the most independent - minded.
She has competed
in various dog sports and has attained multiple animal training certifications including CPDT (Certified Pet Dog Trainer), CAP2 and CNWI.
This will not apply to pet owners but rather to people who intend to compete
in various dog sports.