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Australian Cattle Dogs rated best for outdoors 

Like all herders, these high-energy, whip-smart, athletic, protective and brawny companions will accompany you on your toughest adventures. And when you've got dingo in your bloodlines and were born to drive cattle across the Australian outback, you know you are one tough dog. Photo and text are from active.com.

Active.com: 10 Best Dog Breeds for Outdoor Junkies

While fitting all those adjectives to a tee, lately my dog has become a homebody. We used to take great walks in the Glen. She still loves to play Frisbee in the backyard. But, nowadays, I can hardly get her to take a walk down the street. They needed to add one more adjective, nutty...