9 Dog Breeds that Jump Fences

A number of dog sports (like agility and dock diving) showcase the natural ability of dogs to go airborne. Owing to the fascinating marvel of the participating canines, all such competitions attract massive crowds. When we talk about the ability to jump fences, the following high-flying dog breeds are extremely popular.

Australian Cattle Dog

This muscular dog was bred (in the rough terrain of Australia) for herding purposes. Although this active breed is still used for herding livestock, it has been extremely successful in dog sports. Australian Cattle Dogs have done well in agility, obedience, and herding competitions.

Other than the sporting expertise, these canines can be very loyal and protective of their families. Similarly, they are easy to train because of their intelligence. However, you should NEVER leave them alone when outside (because they CAN jump fences).

Australian Kelpie

Kelpie is another herding breed that was originally developed in Australia to control cattle, sheep, and goats. Despite the extreme weather, these energetic and intelligent canines performed their duties quite effectively. As a result, they were transferred to other parts of the world, including the United States.

The limitless supply of energy makes Australian Kelpies ideal for dog sports. They require regular exercise and the training for an agility competition can provide just that.

On the other hand, an inactive lifestyle can make a Kelpie destructive. In such circumstances, the canine find ways of burning excessive energy (by himself) and it usually leads to negative habits.  

Belgian Malinois

This medium-to-large breed hails from Mechelen, a city in Belgium. Later on, the unmatched desire to work made them useful as police and military canines. Similarly, they form an amazing bond with their families and do quite well as companion dogs.

The only problem with these dogs is high energy and exercise needs. If they don’t get the necessary amount of physical activity, they can turn to negative behavior. As they can jump fences, running away can be an issue with this dog breed. For this reason, it is believed that Mals are not suitable for novice owners.

Border Collie

This Scottish working dog was developed for herding sheep on the hilly border between England and Scotland. The difficult conditions needed never-ending stamina and energy and this is exactly what you get with Border Collies. Given their excellence in the job, these canines are still used for herding sheep on farms.

Given the fact that they are extremely obedient and intelligent, Border Collies have done remarkably well in dog sports. Flyball, agility, and flying disc competitions are among their favorite activities. Following these lines, this dog breed can cause some nuisance as they can jump fences.

German Shepherd

As the name clearly suggests, these canines originated in Germany. However, their devotion and lovely nature make them one of the most popular dog breeds in America. These working dogs have a versatile personality and can adapt to all kinds of activities.

Consequently, you will find a German Shepherd everywhere, ranging from drug detection to faithful companionship.

It is important to direct their abundant energy towards positive activities. This is because a bored German Shepherd can be troublesome. Being an energetic breed, German Shepherds don’t like long spells of inactivity.

Rottweiler

These working dogs were bred to pull carts laden with butchered meat. For this reason, they were called “Rottweiler Metzgerhund”, which means Rottweil butchers’ dogs. In contrast to their strong and muscular bodies, Rottweilers have a loving nature. Therefore, they are quite popular as companion dogs.

These canines are extremely reliable guard dogs and can be ferocious in defending their families. Consequently, it is important to train and socialize them properly to avoid any unwanted incidents. A badly-trained Rottweiler can become aggressive (and even dangerous). This is because he can’t discriminate between safe strangers and actual bad guys.

Russell Terrier

This fox-hunter from England is one of the most lively and independent dog breeds out there. Although Jack Russell Terriers have an affectionate nature, these dogs are only recommended for experienced owners. The reason for this is the boundless energy of this breed.

This tireless terrier is popular with all kinds of people but is exceedingly famous among dog sports enthusiasts. These intelligent canines are quick to learn new things and can respond effectively to agility or obedience training.

Although Jack Russell Terrier is on the smaller side, it can jump a long way. Therefore, jumping fences can be an issue with this dog breed.

Shetland Sheepdog

These canines originated from the remote Shetland Islands of Scotland. This is the reason why they are commonly called the Shelties. These herding dogs are extremely intelligent and obedient. Similarly, they have an affectionate personality and are easy to train.

In addition to these qualities, Shetland Sheepdogs are incredibly agile and energetic. Consequently, Shetland Sheepdogs have also been excellent in dog sports. They are also among the most competitive breeds in agility, obedience, and herding competitions. The downside of this is that an inactive Sheltie can adopt negative behavior, like jumping fences.

Vizsla

These loyal companions were originally bred in Hungary to work as a pointer and retriever. Owing to their lean physique and long days in the field, Vizslas have developed into elegant athletes. Therefore, jumping fences is not much of an issue for these canines.

These dogs are extraordinarily versatile and can excel in almost all fields. For instance, they are exceptional in dog sports, make great therapy canines, and are fantastic pets. Interestingly, Vizsla is the first dog breed that became a quintuple champion. It happened in 1993 when a Vizsla, named Chartay, won five different championships.

In addition to sufficient exercise, these dogs crave a lot of attention from their owners. They are so attached to their people that they are often regarded as “Velcro Vizsla”.