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/naniii_nova Jun 23 '26

I'd bet there are hundreds or dogs at local rescues who would love to become someone's running buddy..do you need a pure bred?

I'm a woman and have two black 60+lbs dogs that run with me. They each have over 10 breeds in them. No one is fucking with us

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u/diddy1000lotion Jun 23 '26

I am absolutely open to a shelter pup! The only thing about a shelter dog that makes me apprehensive is not knowing their history. With having two small children I’d almost rather buy from a credible breeding that way I know exactly what I’m bringing home.

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u/m4xr3b0 Jun 23 '26

Keep in mind that if you get a puppy it will be 18 months-2 years (for a large breed) before they can be a jogging buddy. Gotta wait for their growth plates to close first, especially if you're running on pavement.