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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

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