Best Dog Breeds for Active People
High-energy breeds that love to run, hike and play. A great fit if you want a workout partner on four legs. Here are 33 breeds from our guide that fit.
Labrador Retriever
The world's favourite family dog.
Golden Retriever
Sunny, smart and endlessly devoted.
German Shepherd
The ultimate working partner.
Poodle
Brains, elegance, barely any shedding.
Beagle
A nose with a happy dog attached.
Rottweiler
Powerful guardian, softie at home.
Yorkshire Terrier
A tiny terrier with a giant attitude.
Boxer
Goofy, loyal and full of bounce.
Siberian Husky
Born to run, built for snow.
Australian Shepherd
Brainy, tireless and devoted.
Border Collie
The smartest dog in the world.
Pomeranian
A tiny ball of fluff and attitude.
Great Dane
The gentle giant of dogs.
Doberman Pinscher
Sleek, loyal and fearless.
Shiba Inu
A bold, fox-like free spirit.
Chihuahua
The tiniest dog with the biggest heart.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Short legs, huge personality.
Cocker Spaniel
A merry, soft-eyed sporting dog.
Miniature Schnauzer
A bearded, spirited little watchdog.
Australian Cattle Dog
The tireless blue heeler.
German Shorthaired Pointer
Tireless gundog, devoted family athlete
Vizsla
The velcro dog who never leaves your side
Weimaraner
The sleek silver ghost of the field.
English Springer Spaniel
Tireless field worker, devoted family friend
Belgian Malinois
Tireless worker built for serious jobs
Samoyed
The smiling sled dog of Siberia
Alaskan Malamute
Powerful arctic freighter with a wolfish look
Rhodesian Ridgeback
The fearless African lion hound
Whippet
The 40 mph couch potato.
Dalmatian
The spotted coach dog with endless energy
Papillon
Butterfly ears, big-dog brain
Bull Terrier
The clown prince in an egg-shaped helmet
West Highland White Terrier
Bold white terrier with a big heart
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