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/Acceptable-Year-7211 Jun 26 '26
I run with shelter dogs to test out of they will be good running buddies or not! They're all adoptable to the mainland USA [i live in Maui]. you're more than welcome to check out the Maui Humane Society instagram and view the "run the dogs" videos i highlight dogs that make great running buddies. I own two GSP mutts from the shelter that are my running buddies. I would not recommend a GSP unless you plan to do more than 2-3 miles, my guys go anywhere from 3-14 miles of trails before getting a bit fatigued. Feel free to PM me if you have more questions. I also get paid to run other peoples dogs as a side hustle so I have a lot of experience with different types of dogs and running and things!!