A few owners track with their Beardies, although it can be hard on long coats since tracks might be laid through the brush. Agility is the newest AKC performance event. All of these start with training class. If you decide not to compete when you've graduated, you'll still have enjoyed bonding with your Beardie, as well as having a trained dog. Both have their advantages.
All puppies are cute and Beardies are particularly adorable.
Pups can be trained in the manner owners wish. Nevertheless, adults are often housebroken, done with teething and have good house manners. If you have a demanding schedule, an adult may fit into the household more quickly than an infant puppy. Males are just as affectionate as females, and bitches are just as playful as dogs. If neutered or spayed, as pets should be, neither shows the annoying hormonal surges of an intact dog.