posted 08-08-2003 01:47 AM           

I'm new here, but it looks like a really, really nice place.

Okay, straight onto my question...

I live in the countryside, with a large yard available, and I am *very* active with jogging and walking. I jog almost every day, jogs ranging from 1 hour to 2,5 hours in length. Currently, I have a Samoyed girl who absolutely *loves* running with me. She's already ten years old, but she's energetic as ever and *always* willing to go on my jogs with me - if I don't take her for a couple of days, she is pure dynamite the next time we go. Hehe.

Anyway, my question is: Since my Samoyed is already 10 years old, I'm not sure how much longer she will be fit for these half-marathons of mine (I'm planning to keep taking her as long as she happily comes with me and clearly wants to run). Therefore, I'm considering getting a second dog who would continue the "running tradition" with me, and I'm wondering what other breeds there are that would be so super-active that they would not tire out from the exercise. I love my Samoyed, and I just may get another of the same breed; the only downfall, really, is the long, white fur that tends to gather a *lot* of dirt, especially in the muddy falltime (I run year-round).

So if anyone has any experience with really active dogs, I'd love to hear it.

Thanks a million!

Love,

posted 08-08-2003 08:23 AM         

[This message has been edited by Karriesue (edited 08-08-2003).]

posted 08-08-2003 10:40 AM         

message board: http://members5.boardhost.com/CatsCradle/index.html?1049307213

Rescue board: http://members5.boardhost.com/catahoularescue/

Catahoula rescue web site: http://www.geocities.com/catahoularescue/index.html

Breeder and trainer: http://www.donabney.com/
http://www.catahoulas.org/

My favorite because I think the dogs are wonderful examples of the breed. http://members.tripod.com/~EDcatahoulas/

That should get you started in researching, there are many wonderful breeds out there, and of course the mixed breed from the pound can't be beat. The Catahoula is a very unique breed, you will hear often owners say..."I think he reads my mind" or I'm not sure who owns who here". They are a herding/hunting breed, mine will never see a hog or hunt, but he will do agility, flyball, carting and whatever else we decide he might like. They are also used as service dogs, police dogs, search and rescue, therapy ..on and on, as I said they are very versatile, and for the experienced dog person willing to be active with their dog and ...and unbelievable treasure. I call it their CatahoulaCoolNess.

PS They are a breed with a short single coat and adaptable to different terrain and weather.

[This message has been edited by Maisey (edited 08-08-2003).]

posted 08-09-2003 05:13 AM         

::::Welcome to the Board::::::

I would like to suggest the following breeds;
Lab
Weimerweimer
Poodle
Springer Spaniel

Another option, is to check out a "What breed is right for me" quiz. I really like the following quiz, as it asks numerous questions many people may not think to ask themselves. It will list a % mark next to the breeds it thinks might work for you http://www.iams.com/en_US/jhtmls/breed_selector/sw_BreedSelector_page.jhtml?li=en_US&bc=I&pti=BS&sc=&lsc=&bsc=