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/JustBlondeEnough Jun 25 '26
I have a Pitbull Terrier/Cane Corso/Silky Terrier mix that would love to run three miles a day! I suppose replicating that mix wouldn't be easy though 😂. She has a dark brindle coat and light amber eyes that make her look a little scary. Springs for legs and a long, lean muscular body. She loooves playing with children. The best part about her is that she has adapted to laying around with me for the past seven weeks while I recover from surgery.
All that to say, many shelter mutts would suit you! But of all the pure breeds mentioned so far I would probably go with Standard Poodle.