Thanks for the helpful replies so far!
Luna's mum, do you think that Luna will be as responsive as a gsd to the control element on the Schutzhund field after her drives have been built up eg running the hides, outing the sleeve etc? Has teaching the obedience element eg retrieve been more challenging or if you haven't got to that stage do you anticipate it being more challenging than a gsd? Don't mind having to work harder to train my dog, just want to be prepared!
Also I was wondering how these dogs do in everyday walks off leash, are they a challenge to keep close to you, recall? I think I am right in saying they would be harder work than gsds in this respect, but are they as independent as eg huskies off the lead?