Canine Breed & Sport Guide

<p>There are many dog breeds that excel in certain sports and/or activities. Did you ever wonder what a particular dog was bred to do and what sport they may be great at?This guide will help you start your search for the dog that will fit the activity level you are looking for before adopting - or for the dog that is already a part of your family. It will then list body types arthritic precautions and activities or sports that you and your dog will excel at based on the breed type. </p><p></p><p>There is a wide variety of canine/human sports to choose from but there are also many things to consider before making that choice.The first thing to think about is the purpose: fun exercise or competition? If you already own a dog you will want to find an activity that fits BOTH of you.You may think well I am just going to get my dog into Flyball so why worry about me? YOU have to have the patience and skill to teach him.</p><p></p><p><strong>Dog Breed Table:</strong></p><p>Group and what the dog was bred to do. </p><p>Standard size of the breed.</p><p>Activity level and Exercise needs.</p><p>OFA Suggested Orthopedic Tests</p><p>Body Type.</p><p>Sport or Activity this breed usually excels at. </p><p>General personality information</p><p></p><p><strong>Sports Table:</strong></p><p><strong>Human and Canine Sports </strong>- Canicross Rollerjoring Skijoring Bikejoring Scootering</p><p><strong>Dog Pulling Sports</strong> - Weight Pulling Carting/Sulky Mushing Dog Sled Pulka</p><p><strong>Instinct Sports</strong> - Earthdog Field Trials (Retrieving Flushing Pointing) Herding </p><p><strong>Water Sports</strong> - Dock Diving Surfing Water Works/Rescue</p><p><strong>Outdoor Sports</strong> - Backpacking/Hiking Camping Kayak/Canoe </p><p><strong>Protection Sports</strong> - Schutzhund French Mondio & Belgian Ring Sport</p><p><strong>Popular Sports</strong> - Lure Coursing Agility Flyball Disc Dog Treibball</p><p><strong>Swimming and Walking</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Websites </strong></p><p>LostTempleFitness.com </p><p>LostTempleFitnessCancer.com </p><p>LostTemplePets.com</p>