When choosing a pet, it is important to correlate its character with yours. If you are constantly on the move, walk a lot, play sports, travel, then the dogs from the list below will suit you, because they simply cannot sit still. But if, on the contrary, you prefer calm days at home, and you don’t want to go outside again, then you’d better choose a calmer breed.
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Aussie
This breed is perfect for suburban life – it needs long walks and jogging, because initially Aussies were bred as helpers for herders. They are active, energetic, easy to train and happily complete tasks from the owner.
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Border Collie
These dogs are a perpetual motion machine, they constantly need to do something, to run somewhere, certainly not to sit still. At the same time, border collies do not like to occupy themselves, they need the owner to do this. Therefore, they follow him everywhere and are ready to carry out any of his orders.
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Hungarian vizsla
Another energetic dog that loves to play, run and spend time actively with the owner. Vyzhla is very smart, easy to train. She is very friendly, but it is better to have her for families with older children, since very young children are unlikely to appreciate such an active character of the pet.
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Weimaraner
Long and intense walks are important for this breed. Life in a private house would be ideal for a Weimaraner . It is also important to know that this dog has a complex character – it is very attached to the owner, and if you do not pay enough attention to it, it will become capricious and withdrawn.
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Welsh corgi pembroke
Pembrokes are active bullies, these kids are real tomboys. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to education so that the puppy does not grow into an unruly dog. It is also important that during walks the pet has time to run around and play enough to throw out its energy. These dogs will be happy to practice agility .
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Jack Russell Terrier
Another hurricane dog. Jackie is incredibly active, loves to be the center of attention, and physical activity is vital for them. You need to walk with them for a long time, or even better – take them with you for jogging. In no case should these pets be bored – all the unspent energy can go to the destruction of the apartment.
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Kurzhaar
Representatives of this breed are real athletes: they are happy to run, swim, play. They do not like to sit still, they must be constantly in motion. Due to lack of physical activity, shorthaired pointers can even become aggressive.
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Labrador Retriever
Labradors also need active leisure, otherwise they quickly get fat, as they tend to be overweight. Now these dogs are excellent companions, but initially they are good hunters, therefore they like active and long walks with the opportunity to run and play with their owner.
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Siberian Husky
These sled dogs are very active and require serious physical activity. In winter, huskies will happily accompany the owner on skiing. They also need to be given the opportunity to run and play with other dogs.
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Sheltie
Shelties often participate in agility, which is not surprising – these dogs are incredibly active and easily learn commands. They will gladly keep the owner company in any activity. You need to walk a lot with them, as with all the breeds on this list.
Photos of dogs from left to right: Aussie, Border Collie, Hungarian Vizsla, Weimaraner, Welsh Corgi, Jack Russell Terrier, Shorthaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever, Siberian Husky, Sheltie