Dog breeds for running
If you go running and want company that won't complain, here are the 16 breeds in the directory with energy 5 out of 5.
The rule
What they have in common
- Energy ≥ 5/5
16 of 78 directory breeds qualify · 62 don't · 0 have no data for a field in the rule (left out, named below)
The numbers come from each breed's page. Sources (in Spanish)
Puppies don't run long distances until their bones finish growing (12–18 months, breed dependent): ask your vet before making a training partner out of one.
With their bars
The 16 breeds that qualify
Labrador Retriever
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
German Shepherd Dog Pastor Alemán
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Doberman Pinscher Dóberman
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Border Collie
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Weimaraner
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Australian Shepherd Pastor Australiano
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Dogo Argentino
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
German Shorthaired Pointer Braco Alemán de Pelo Corto
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Vizsla
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Irish Setter Setter Irlandés
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Australian Cattle Dog Pastor Ganadero Australiano
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitylearns on the fly
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Siberian Husky Husky Siberiano
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitymiddle of the road
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Miniature Pinscher Pinscher Miniatura
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitymiddle of the road
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Russell Terrier Jack Russell Terrier
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitymiddle of the road
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
Giant Schnauzer Schnauzer Gigante
- Energymarathoner
- Trainabilitymiddle of the road
- Mental stimulation it needsneeds a job
And for your life, which one?
A list narrows things down; the recommender crosses your home, your energy, your kids and your neighbors with these same data, in seven questions.
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