Is Your Dog a Born Runner?

So this chart is taken directly from an article on www.RunnersWorld.com

My dog is a small 9 pounder, so it doesn't surprise me that she didn't make the cut! Although she's more than okay with that.

In fact, it doesn't look like any small dogs were chosen as great runners. I guess even their fast, little strides just cant keep up with the easy long stride of a big dog.

Anyhow, see if your dog made the list!

BEST FOR		BREED		KEY TRAITS
Long, Steady Runs (More Than 10 Miles)	• Weimaraners • Goldendoodles • German shorthaired pointers • Vizslas • Jack Russell terriers	A medium build, well-muscled hind quarters, not too heavy
Brisk Shorter Runs (Less Than 10-K)	• Greyhounds • Pit bulls • English setters • Beagles • Golden and Labrador retrievers	A muscular and lean build, and a mind for sprinting rather than slogging
Going Fast (7-Minute Miles or Faster)	• Vizslas • German shorthaired pointers • Weimaraners • Greyhounds • Whippets	A medium-size, lean build, and a mental aptitude for running
Long, Slow Runs	• Catahoulas • Labrador retrievers • Standard poodles • Dalmatians	A bigger body that can handle the distance—if you go slow
Running in the Heat	• Rhodesian ridgebacks • Vizslas • Airedale terriers • Fox terriers	A long nose, a short, sleek coat, and a svelte body
Running in the Cold	• Malamutes • German shepherds • Swiss mountain dogs • Siberian huskies	A thick coat and a stockier body type
Running on Trails with Obstacles	• German shorthaired pointers • Vizslas • Weimaraners • Border collies • Belgian sheepdogs	Sure-footed and quick to react (such as herding and hunting dogs)
Most Obedient on Heavily Used Trails	• Golden and Labrador retrievers • Standard poodles • Labradoodles • Border collies	Nonaggressive, people-oriented, and obedient; has a calm personality

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