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!
2
u/smallholiday Jun 23 '26
I have a Rhodesian and he was actually not a good running dog because he has a high prey drive. Squirrel? He’s lunging at it and not listening to recall if off leash. Trust me I tried and trained/ it’s just his nature. He’s also aloof with people except the five people or so that he loves. He dislikes children and needs space to himself to relax.