I do see and understand the differences between a Cavalier and a BC, Sheltie, but I'm not sure I would classify that unbelievable *drive* as being a part of *natural ability* towards performing in agility or obedience. I think that *drive* borders more on an extreme personality trait. Natural ability to me means fearlessness to approach and take the obstacles, to have the structure to easily run the course, the intelligence to learn what to do and when to do it, the ability to focus on the handler for direction and showing pure joy throughout the whole thing. According to their standard Cavaliers should have natural ability and I find that those with the proper Cavalier temperament do. We should be thankful they don't have that *drive*--IF that is what one wants to call it! However, if one wanted to breed Cavaliers for the personality trait that produces that drive--I'm certain they could be quite successful.
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