Although any dog is welcome to give it a shot, some are naturally suited to agility competition. Here are the top 10 dog agility breeds.
Author: Gayle Hickman
Gayle Hickman has been researching and writing about pet behaviors since 2011. In addition to Petful, her articles have appeared on Reader's Digest, Yahoo Shine and WebVet, to name a few.
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