Best dog breed for the 'outdoors'? (For new dog owner too)

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If you're looking for some help with training, I found a set of videos by a dog trainer named Michael Ellis. They are absolutely fantastic, IMO.

https://www.google.com/search?q=yout...w=1920&bih=955

He's with Leerburg - they have a fantastic website too:

http://leerburg.com/

Forrest Micke is also with Leerburg and he also has some great videos.

https://www.google.com/search?q=yout...+forrest+micke