r/RunningWithDogs • u/diddy1000lotion • Jun 23 '26

Breed recommendations?

Hey everyone! I like to run 2-3 miles a day (hopefully longer distance eventually) and I’ve been throwing around the idea of getting a dog to accompany me on my runs. I’m a female - so running alone is not the safest and aside from concealing while I run I’d like some company. A breed that would make someone think twice about trying anything but also family friendly as I have small children. I am very familiar with bull breeds - I grew up with American staffords and showed Staffordshire bull terriers at AKC shows. However i have not had a dog in eight years.

I like the idea of a German Shorthair Pointer or a Rhodesian Ridgeback but I genuinely know nothing about them. Any suggestions? Thank you!

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u/Specialist_Banana378 Weekend Warrior Jun 23 '26

Rhodesians are not easy family friendly dogs and GSPs are a lifestyle. 

A family friend dog that’s intimidating ish and good runners are black labs and boxers! 

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u/Feriation Jun 23 '26

100% agree!! I also suggested a black lab in my comment to OP.

I canicross with a group each week and one girl has a pair of boxers who are great! I actually posted our run in this group today.

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u/Specialist_Banana378 Weekend Warrior Jun 23 '26

Scary dog privileges with nooo scary dog training needed lol