Top 10 Best Dogs For Running Partner

If you’re a runner and searching for the perfect running partner to run with this autumn seasons, you should know each of the dog breeds capability and nature.

Most dogs are playful but not all dogs are built for running long distances. As each dog breeds have different temperaments. Golden retriever likes to retrieve, Beagles like chasing around, and Greyhound like to hunt and track the scent.

If you’re searching for a perfect dog running partners, the ideal criteria are to search for an obedient, active, high energy, and courageous dog. These are the Top 10 best dogs for running partners.

10. Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Cattle Dog is a natural herder. Its temperament is alert, curious, and pleasant. It’s also called as Blue Heeler. These dogs breed is a typical working smart breed, energetic and intelligent. It’s excelled at hunting, chasing, and moving livestock.

Did you know that?

According to the longest-living dog in the Guinness World Record, Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey is breaking the world's longest-living dog records. The top speed of Australian Cattle Dog can run as fast as 25mph.

Temperament: Alert, Curious, Pleasant

Origin: Australia

Height: 18-20 inches 

Weight: 35-50 pounds

Life Expectancy: 12-16 years

9. Golden Retriever

Golden retrievers were developed in Great Britain and also used for hunting, work closely with the hunter to retrieve prey in the old time.

From the naming, you can know that the “retriever” refers to the breed's ability. Besides these dog breed good at retrieve, they also friendly, intelligent, and easy to train. It can be reached up to the top speed of 30mph.

Temperament: Friendly, Intelligent, Devoted

Origin: Great Britain

Height: 23-24 inches  

Weight: 65-75 pounds 

Life Expectancy: 10-12 years

8. Beagles

Beagles were developed in Great Britain. These breeds are friendly, curious, and category in the hound group. Beagle not only excellent in hunting but also a loyal companion and having very cute and innocent pleading expressions. The top speed of beagles can run as fast as 20mph.

Temperament: Friendly, Curious, Merry

Origin: England

Height: 13-15 inches 

Weight: under 20 pounds

Life Expectancy: 10-15 years

7. Dalmatian

Dalmatian Originated from Croatia. They are categorized as Non-sporting groups and mainly used as carriage dogs in an early time. But they love outdoor activities, jogging, retrieving, sight-seeing and perfect for runners. Dalmation top speed of running can up to 37mph.

Temperament: Dignified, Smart, Outgoing

Origin: Croatia

Height: 19-24 inches

Weight: 45-70 pounds

Life Expectancy: 11-13 years

6. Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute is one of the oldest dogs used in the Arctic as important transportation moving goods. These dog breed originated from Alaska. It looks wolf-like but Alaskan Malamute is affectionate, loyal, and playful. These breeds are suitable for runners and they can be reached the top speed of 20mph.

Temperament: Affectionate, Loyal, Playful

Origin: Alaska

Height: 25 inches

Weight: 85 pounds

Life Expectancy: 10-14 years

5. German Shepherd

German shepherds originated from Germany. These breed was used for herding to control and moving livestock. It’s also ranked the 3^rd smartest dog breed in the world. Due to it’s intelligence, courageous, smart and friendly temperament make it the choices for family pets. These breeds are suitable for runners and they can reached at the top speed of 25mph.

Temperament: Confident, Courageous, Smart

Origin: Germany

Height: 24-26 inches

Weight: 65-90 pounds

Life Expectancy: 7-10 years

4. Swiss Mountain Dog

Swiss Mountain Dogs was developed in Switzerland to be herding, working dog in the old time. They have the temperament of dependable, family-oriented, and faithful. These breeds have high energy levels and needed to keep them busy with outdoor activities. They can run up to a top speed of 27mph.

Temperament: Faithful, Family-Oriented, Dependable

Origin: Switzerland

Height: 25.5-28.5 inches

Weight: 115-140 pounds

Life Expectancy: 8-11 years

3. Siberian Husky

The Siberian Husky was bred by Chukchi people for sled-pulling in northeast Asia. This breed was used as a sled dog and as a hunter. Husky has great stamina and suitable for a family that loves outdoor activity and its independent nature makes it perfect choices for runners. Siberian Husky can reach up to 28 mph. 

Temperament: Loyal, Mischievous, Outgoing

Origin: Siberia

Height: 21-23.5 inches

Weight: 45-60 pounds

Life Expectancy: 12-14 years

2. Brittany Spaniel

Brittany Spaniel originated from France. These breeds have working characteristics, that was used as bird hunting in the old time. Brittany Spaniel is bright, fun-loving, upbeat characteristics that make them a perfect choice for family pets. It also popular choices for runners as running partners. You’ll never though of they can run up to 45 mph speed.

Temperament: Bright, Fun-Loving, Upbeat

Origin: France

Height: 17.5-20.5 inches

Weight: 30-40 pounds

Life Expectancy: 12-14 years

1. Belgian Sheepdog

Belgian Sheepdogs originated from Belgium. This dog breed has an elegant silky coat, bright, watchful, and serious-minded. Belgian Sheepdogs was categorized in herding group that used to move livestock in the old time. They love outdoors activity and have high energy level. It can run up to 40mph speed which equivalent the speed of the car driving on the highway slow lane. 

Temperament: Bright, Watchful, Serious-Minded

Origin: Belgium

Height: 24-26 inches

Weight: 55-75 pounds

Life Expectancy: 12-14 years