After posting, I see you mentioned the malinois. Never mind. 

First I'd say I'm the least of you in experience and advice to give, but if I was going to venture down this road I would consider the Belgian Malinois. To me, they seem to fit the athletic, smarts and bite profile you described.

Rest easy now Patches

Santa did not skip leg day, Merry Christmas yo you and the Ohana Kai...

That's a slob right there

Mike next time I come out, Kai and I will put a stability kit on your boat in the name of safety.

Failure to prepare is preparing to fail, looks like a success story nice job Mike.

Now that’s how you throw a bachelor party. Congrats to Chris.

Hunting in Houston is a whole different world for sure. I’ve had lots of folks come hunt over the years that wouldn’t even turn a dog loose haha.

Mike, those people don't know what fun they're missing out on. That place is awesome, I'd say it's like Jurassic Park crossed with Grand Theft Auto

I always enjoy hunting that spot, definitely a target rich environment.

Congratulations, that boy has a better head of hair than I do already. 

Mike,
Your garmin looks like my grandkids got ahold of it with their crayons. 

I thought it was an ultrasound of a bad heart worm infestation...

Man that would be a death sentence of that were the case.

Mike,
Your garmin looks like my grandkids got ahold of it with their crayons. 

And proud you should be, that’s quite an accomplishment

you got it right the first 20 times you've posted here 

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

Congrats on the hunt, bummer about the doc visit.

I’m with Slim on this one, I’m jelly.

From its nose to its toes, that’s a good looking dog. I’m guessing the breeder in is Northern California, my bet says she hunts for you.

Let the transformation begin.