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Best Dog Breeds for Running Partners

High-energy dogs that love to run. Endurance, speed, and stamina compared.

1

Labrador Retriever

Outgoing · Active · Gentle

Large · 55-80 lbs · 10-14 yrs

2

German Shepherd

Loyal · Confident · Courageous

Large · 50-90 lbs · 9-13 yrs

3

Boxer

Fun-loving · Active · Loyal

Large · 50-80 lbs · 10-12 yrs

4

Siberian Husky

Outgoing · Mischievous · Loyal

Medium · 35-60 lbs · 12-14 yrs

5

Doberman Pinscher

Loyal · Fearless · Alert

Large · 60-100 lbs · 10-12 yrs

6

Australian Shepherd

Smart · Work-oriented · Exuberant

Medium · 40-65 lbs · 12-15 yrs

7

Border Collie

Energetic · Smart · Tenacious

Medium · 30-55 lbs · 12-15 yrs

8

Vizsla

Affectionate · Energetic · Gentle

Medium · 44-60 lbs · 12-14 yrs

9

German Shorthaired Pointer

Friendly · Smart · Willing

Large · 45-70 lbs · 10-12 yrs

10

Brittany

Bright · Fun-loving · Upbeat

Medium · 30-40 lbs · 12-14 yrs

11

English Springer Spaniel

Friendly · Playful · Obedient

Medium · 40-50 lbs · 12-14 yrs

12

Weimaraner

Friendly · Fearless · Obedient

Large · 55-90 lbs · 10-13 yrs

13

Dalmatian

Dignified · Smart · Outgoing

Large · 45-70 lbs · 11-13 yrs

14

Irish Setter

Outgoing · Sweet · Active

Large · 60-70 lbs · 12-15 yrs

15

Alaskan Malamute

Affectionate · Loyal · Playful

Large · 75-100 lbs · 10-14 yrs

16

Jack Russell Terrier

Alert · Inquisitive · Lively

Small · 9-15 lbs · 12-14 yrs

17

Australian Cattle Dog

Alert · Curious · Loyal

Medium · 35-50 lbs · 12-16 yrs

18

Belgian Malinois

Confident · Smart · Hardworking

Large · 40-80 lbs · 14-16 yrs

19

Flat-Coated Retriever

Cheerful · Optimistic · Active

Large · 60-70 lbs · 8-10 yrs

20

Appenzeller Sennenhund

Lively · Reliable · Fearless

Medium · 48-70 lbs · 12-15 yrs

21

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Affectionate · Bright · Sensitive

Large · 55-80 lbs · 10-13 yrs

22

Entlebucher Mountain Dog

Loyal · Smart · Enthusiastic

Medium · 40-65 lbs · 11-13 yrs

23

Belgian Sheepdog

Versatile · Bright · Watchful

Large · 45-75 lbs · 12-14 yrs

24

Miniature Pinscher

Fearless · Fun-loving · Proud

Small · 8-10 lbs · 12-16 yrs

25

Giant Schnauzer

Loyal · Alert · Trainable

Large · 55-85 lbs · 12-15 yrs

26

Gordon Setter

Bold · Confident · Loyal

Large · 45-80 lbs · 12-13 yrs

27

Fox Terrier

Alert · Lively · Keen

Small · 15-18 lbs · 12-15 yrs

28

Belgian Tervuren

Courageous · Alert · Devoted

Large · 45-75 lbs · 12-14 yrs

29

Australian Kelpie

Energetic · Intelligent · Independent

Medium · 25-46 lbs · 10-13 yrs

30

Patterdale Terrier

Bold · Energetic · Confident

Small · 11-13 lbs · 11-14 yrs

31

Treeing Walker Coonhound

Smart · Brave · Sensible

Large · 50-70 lbs · 12-13 yrs

32

Wire Fox Terrier

Alert · Friendly · Independent

Small · 15-18 lbs · 12-15 yrs

33

Miniature American Shepherd

Smart · Versatile · Loyal

Small · 20-40 lbs · 12-13 yrs

34

Harrier

Friendly · Outgoing · Active

Medium · 45-60 lbs · 12-15 yrs

35

Norwegian Buhund

Agile · Alert · Cheerful

Medium · 26-40 lbs · 12-15 yrs

36

Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Friendly · Devoted · Trainable

Medium · 50-70 lbs · 12-15 yrs

37

Dogo Argentino

Loyal · Courageous · Athletic

Large · 80-100 lbs · 10-15 yrs

38

Pyrenean Shepherd

Lively · Brave · Devoted

Small · 15-30 lbs · 15-17 yrs

39

Dutch Shepherd

Loyal · Athletic · Alert

Medium · 42-75 lbs · 12-15 yrs

40

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Intelligent · Outgoing · Affectionate

Medium · 35-50 lbs · 12-14 yrs

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