Top 10 Dog Breeds For Runners

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Weimaraner

Weimaraners are athletic by nature. Their speed and endurance make them great jogging partners. They can handle heat and are busy. Weimaraners that don't get enough movement and training may get anxious or act out.

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Vizsla

Hunting dogs like vizslas need exercise. This working dog is quick and tough. The vizsla is reliable and can stand the heat. Some call it "the Velcro dog." It's a good running buddy.

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Dalmatian

Dalmatians love exercise even though they aren't sports dogs. Dalmatians need to move around, but no one knows where they came from. They ran alongside wagons pulled by horses like carriage dogs.

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Border Collie

Border collies are very smart dogs. Herding breeds like to move. Border collies move quickly and are very agile. These dogs need to get out and play so they don't get bored.

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Australian Shepherd

The quick and athletic Aussie is another smart herder who likes to go on long, hard runs. Both the mind and body of this breed need to be stimulated. On hot days, you shouldn't go for long runs.

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Rhodesian Ridgeback

Rhodesian ridgebacks are hounds yet look like sports dogs. Africa made this huge, strong dog so that it could kill lions. Still, the breed is strong and athletic. Rhodesian ridgebacks can run farther and stay warm for longer.

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Siberian Husky

The Siberian dog was raised to pull sleds over long distances in the snow. This type of dog has a lot of energy.This dog can go running with you when it's cool out. When it's warm, huskies can't run for long stretches.

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Terriers

There are a few terriers running. These tough breeds were made to hunt foxes and get rid of pests. If you want a smaller dog to run with, think about a Jack Russell, Parson Russell, rat terrier, or wire fox terrier.

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Pointers

Several pointers are athletic and make great running partners. Some examples are German shorthaired pointers and wirehaired pointers. These dogs like long walks and weather that is both hot and cold.

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Sighthounds

Greyhounds, whippets, borzois, salukis, Scottish deerhounds, and sloughis are all good running partners for short, quick runs. Their slim bodies are made for running fast. Most people who like to look at things are not sports.

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