Hey,
I do like both types of dogs. The working type and the weight pulling type. Some people are not into hunting with their dogs so maybe that is one reason why they put their dogs into weight pulling competitions. Yeah, definitely better for the dog to be worked. But at least these people are doing something with them and keeping them fit. Some people don't do a lot with their dogs and this breed need a lot of exercise or else they get bored.
Some dogs I must admit look like they have been starved. I do know that people do keep their weight down when they are showing them an