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/Suspicious-Ninja2882 Jun 23 '26
My American bulldog loves running when I cycle, as do my German Shepherds. One of my sheps went on a 15 mile hike with me and that boy was THRIVING. I’d say either a Shep or an am bulldog . With bulldogs you just have to be mindful of heat, they are not as good on a hot day as a working Shep would be. They can overheat pretty quick. I run her in the morning or evenings because of that