Trait guide
Best dog breeds for energy level
Energy level rates how much daily activity a breed typically needs, on a scale from 1 (calm and content with short outings) to 5 (highly energetic, needing vigorous exercise every day). Breeds rated 4–5 thrive with owners who can match their pace. Here are the breeds rated highest.
40 breeds shown.
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Australian Cattle Dog Australia -
Border Collie Great Britain -
Boxer Germany -
German Shorthaired Pointer Germany -
German Wirehaired Pointer Germany -
Irish Setter Ireland -
Irish Water Spaniel Ireland -
Jack Russell Terrier Great Britain -
Miniature Pinscher Germany -
Norwegian Buhund Norway -
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Canada -
Parson Russell Terrier Great Britain -
Pyrenean Shepherd (Long-Haired Pyrenean Sheepdog) France -
Pyrenean Shepherd (Smooth Faced Pyrenean Sheepdog) France -
Weimaraner Germany -
Affenpinscher Germany -
Airedale Terrier Great Britain -
American Foxhound USA -
American Water Spaniel USA -
Australian Shepherd USA -
Basenji Central Africa -
Bearded Collie Great Britain -
Beauceron France -
Belgian Laekenois Belgium -
Belgian Malinois Belgium -
Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael) Belgium -
Belgian Tervuren Belgium -
Berger Picard France -
Bichon Frise Belgium · France -
Boykin Spaniel USA -
Brittany France -
Brussels Griffon Belgium -
Bull Terrier Great Britain -
Cairn Terrier Great Britain -
Chihuahua Mexico -
Cirneco Dell'etna Italy -
Coton De Tulear Madagascar -
Dachshund Germany -
Dalmatian Croatia -
Doberman Pinscher Germany