Active and Energetic Family Dogs
Are you looking for a dog with tons of energy? That was the question we asked ourselves, too, so we put together a blog post with the top five energetic dog breeds.
These breeds are perfect if you are someone who would rather spend time outside playing, hiking or anything other than sitting on the couch watching TV.
Our high energy list includes dogs who are bred to work, herd and play hard.
Scroll through to see the top 5 energetic dog breeds for families.
Irish Setter
Endurance is his middle name and he will keep up with you whether you’re running, biking or doing any other long distance sport. He is an enthusiastic with a somewhat mischievous personality. A friendly breed who usually does well with kids.
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Boston Terrier
You might not think this little guy is packed with energy but you’ll soon find that the Boston terrier has energy to spare. He’s a friendly dog who can also excel in agility, obedience and even flyball.
This tiny dog’s most pleasurable job is being your pal.
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Australian Shepherd
When you give this dog plenty to do … and they do best when they have a job … you will have a ready companion for life.
They are natural herders and will transfer the instinct to their families if they don’t have sheep or cattle to watch after.
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Border Collies
The Border collie, like the Australian shepherd, needs to have a job. They’re highly intelligent and are able to keep up with any activity you throw at them.
If you don’t have animals on a farm or ranch that need to be looked after, get your Border collie involved in agility or flyball. Agility tests their intelligence and speed as well as accuracy over a predetermined course. Flyball is a relay race between two teams of four dogs and Border collies excel at this exercise.
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Jack Russell Terrier
This little dog is known for his high energy and digging ability. Also known in the dog world as a Parson Russell Terrier, the Jack Russell was bred specifically for activity and work.
He loves hunting and competing but if you don’t give him enough to do, he will definitely turned to his own pleasure of digging. If you have a garden that you enjoy, keeping your Jack Russell busy will be of primary importance if you don’t want to come out to an excavated garden or lawn.
If you and your family are looking for a fun-loving, high energy dog to come with you on lots of adventures, check out any of the breeds listed in this post.
Reference link: http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/veterinary-experts-vote-on-the-5-most-high-energy-dog-breeds
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