Do you want a jogging or biking companion? This is a list of dog breeds with high stamina. These breeds were bred to run! These dogs make ideal jogging companions and can handle a long jog.
Afghan Hound
The Afghan Hound is a dignified sight hound with an independent spirit. The personalities within the breed differ drastically, but all Afghans are loyal, loving companions
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Alaskan Malamute
This arctic sled dog was bred for strength and endurance, and you don't want to get into a wrestling match with an Alaskan Malamute!
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American Foxhound
The American Foxhound is bred to run. Foxhound owners need to make a commitment to ensure that their dogs get enough exercise.
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Basenji
Commonly known as the "Barkless Dog," the Basenji is one of the oldest natural breeds in the world. The Basenji is a small hunting dog from Africa.
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Black and Tan Coonhound
Primarily used as a hunting dog, the Black and Tan Coonhound can also make a loving family pet. They are people-oriented, gentle and playful.
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Borzoi
The Borzoi is an athletic, agile, and affectionate breed, famous for their intelligence and independence.
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English Foxhound
English Foxhounds were bred to hunt in large packs alongside the hunter who was on horseback. For this reason they are sociable with dogs, people and horses.
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Harrier
The Harrier is an intelligent, friendly, outgoing, happy, and loving breed. They love to have a job and will work tirelessly at it.
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Irish Wolfhound
Do you want to bring a gentle giant into your home? I'm talking giant. He will be able to rest his head on the dining room table. And if you look away, he will steal the food off your plate!
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Norwegian Elkhound
The Norwegian Elkhound is a courageous and loyal companion who loves to be part of the family. (And he's not a hound!)
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Otterhound
The Otterhound is a friendly, boisterous, even-tempered, and affectionate scent hound. He loves his family, but does not constantly demand their attention.
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Pharaoh Hound
The Pharaoh Hound is an active, athletic, and agile hunting hound who also makes a devoted family pet.
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Plott
The Plott is a working hound. He was originally a mountain breed, raised and trained to hunt large game such as bear and boar.
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Saluki
The Saluki is an independent, athletic, and spirited breed with a keen hunting instinct. These sight hounds will spot things you don't and take off after them.
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Scottish Deerhound
The Scottish Deerhound is very big and tall. He's sweet, loving, devoted and sometimes silly. He's extremely athletic and agile.
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American Water Spaniel
The State Dog of Wisconsin, the American Water Spaniel, was bred to be a companion as well as a retriever.
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Brittany
The Brittany is an award-winning, widely-admired hunting dog, and has recently become popular as a family pet, due to their happy, friendly, affectionate disposition
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Predominantly bred as a working gun dog, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is truly an all-around dog who loves to be at the center of an active family.
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Clumber Spaniel
The Clumber Spaniel is playful, sweet, loyal, gentle, affectionate, loving and does well with children and other animals.
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Cocker Spaniel
Originally (and sometimes still) bred as a gun dog (a hunting dog), the Cocker Spaniel has become one of America's most popular breeds.
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Curly-Coated Retriever
The Curly Coated Retriever is a gentle, loving family companion and an enthusiastic, hardworking gundog.
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English Cocker Spaniel
The English Cocker Spaniel is one of the most popular breeds in the world, for many good reasons.
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English Setter
English setters are intensely friendly, sweet-tempered and good-natured! They are trustworthy with adults, children and other dogs.
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English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a popular breed because they are fun, eager to please, obedient and affectionate.
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Field Spaniel
The Field Spaniel is an active, intelligent, inquisitive, energetic, and athletic dog who loves human companionship.
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Flat-Coated Retriever
The Flat Coated Retriever is an excellent family companion and versatile working dog. He has boundless energy and requires regular vigorous exercise.
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German Wirehaired Pointer
The German Wirehaired Pointer was bred to be "the dog who can do it all." Today, the breed is a multi-purpose hunting dog and a versatile companion dog.
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Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is a happy-go-lucky clown. He's reliable, trustworthy, calm, friendly, gentle and confident.
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Gordon Setter
The Gordon Setter makes a loyal and loving companion who is equally happy as a gundog or an agility competitor.
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Irish Setter
The beautiful Irish Setter makes a fantastic family pet for an active family. These happy-go-lucky dogs possess a rollicking personality.
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Irish Water Spaniel
The Irish Water Spaniel has been bred to be a companion hunting dog. They are talented retrievers and good family dogs.
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Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in the United States (and Canada and Australia). He's owned by millions of people!
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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a versatile hunting dog and a sweet and loving family companion.
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Pointer
The Pointer is good-natured, eager-to-please, and reliable. He's very good with children. He's aloof with strangers.
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Spinone Italiano
The Spinone Italiano is a versatile hunting dog who is also an excellent family companion. They are easy to train and are willing to do whatever their masters wish.
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Vizsla
The Vizsla has earned the nickname the "Velcro dog." Owning a Vizsla is a lot like having an extra shadow.
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Weimaraner
Owning a Weimaraner is a full-time job, but one that, if well-done, pays handsomely. The "grey ghost" is one of the most loyal, devoted,
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Welsh Springer Spaniel
The Welsh Springer Spaniel makes an excellent companion for both families and hunters.
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a skilled hunting dog and an excellent family pet. They are people-oriented and thrive on human companionship.
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Smooth Fox Terrier
The Smooth Fox Terrier is a very active dog with lots of energy. He's always in motion doing something or getting into mischief.
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Wire Fox Terrier
The Wire Fox Terrier has the trademark terrier temperament: energetic, fearless, playful, inquisitive, feisty, bossy, and boisterous.
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Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is often referred to by enthusiasts as "The Cadillac of Dogs." They've also been called "the dog with the human brain."
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Siberian Husky
Bred to be a sled dog, the Siberian Husky makes a great all-around dog. They are agreeable, alert, and outgoing.
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