High-Energy Dogs
Breeds that need real daily exercise — rated 4 or 5 for energy and exercise needs.
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Labrador Retriever
The world's most beloved family dog — loyal, playful and endlessly gentle.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–79 lb (25–36 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Golden Retriever
A sunshine-coloured companion with a heart of gold.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–75 lb (25–34 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
German Shepherd
Courageous, loyal and razor-sharp — the ultimate working dog.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 49–88 lb (22–40 kg)
- Lifespan
- 9–13 years
Poodle
Brilliant, elegant and hypoallergenic — the dog that surprises everyone.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 7–71 lb (3–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Beagle
Nose-first and heart-led — the scent hound that fits any family.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 20–24 lb (9–11 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Siberian Husky
Wild-eyed and wolf-like — built for adventure, not the sofa.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 35–60 lb (16–27 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Border Collie
The most intelligent dog on earth — and the most demanding.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 26–44 lb (12–20 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Rottweiler
Powerful, steady and deeply loyal — a guardian that needs a job and a leader.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 77–132 lb (35–60 kg)
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years
Boxer
The eternal puppy — goofy, athletic and hopelessly devoted to its people.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–71 lb (25–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Australian Shepherd
A working brain that never switches off — brilliant, tireless and not for the casual owner.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 35–71 lb (16–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Doberman Pinscher
Sleek, alert and intensely bonded — a working guardian that wants to be in the room with you.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 60–99 lb (27–45 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Shetland Sheepdog
A working brain in a small frame — brilliant, sensitive and considerably louder than expected.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 13–26 lb (6–12 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Cocker Spaniel
A working nose with a wagging tail attached — cheerful, busy and never off duty.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 26–35 lb (12–16 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Miniature Schnauzer
Bearded, bold and endlessly busy — a proper terrier temperament in a manageable package.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–20 lb (5–9 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Samoyed
The smiling sled dog — sociable, vocal and covered in more coat than seems reasonable.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 35–66 lb (16–30 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Weimaraner
The grey ghost — an athletic gundog that cannot bear to be left alone.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–88 lb (25–40 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–13 years
Vizsla
A russet gundog with limitless stamina and no concept of personal space.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Jack Russell Terrier
Small, fearless and relentless — the most dog per kilogram available anywhere.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–18 lb (5–8 kg)
- Lifespan
- 13–16 years
Alaskan Malamute
Built to haul, not to race — a powerful arctic freighting dog with a will of its own.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 75–99 lb (34–45 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–14 years
English Springer Spaniel
A tireless working gundog with a wagging tail and a nose that runs the show.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 40–55 lb (18–25 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
The older Corgi — long tail, steady head and a working dog's common sense.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 24–37 lb (11–17 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Muscular, fearless and soft-hearted — a people-loving dog in a compact, powerful frame.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 24–37 lb (11–17 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Bull Terrier
The egg-headed clown — muscular, comical and stubbornly devoted.
- Size
- Medium
- Weight
- 44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Border Terrier
A scruffy, otter-headed working terrier — tough, game and good-natured.
- Size
- Small
- Weight
- 11–15 lb (5–7 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
Airedale Terrier
The King of Terriers — tall, versatile, clever and full of mischief.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 40–64 lb (18–29 kg)
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Irish Setter
A mahogany-red athlete with boundless energy and a slow route to maturity.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–71 lb (25–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–15 years
German Shorthaired Pointer
An all-purpose hunting dog with endless energy and an affectionate heart.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Rhodesian Ridgeback
A dignified African hound with a ridge of reversed hair and a mind of its own.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 71–90 lb (32–41 kg)
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
Dalmatian
Spotted, athletic and full of stamina — a carriage dog that still wants to run.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 44–71 lb (20–32 kg)
- Lifespan
- 11–13 years
Belgian Malinois
A high-drive working dog built for police and military work — not for casual homes.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 44–66 lb (20–30 kg)
- Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Flat-Coated Retriever
The Peter Pan of retrievers — cheerful, glossy and forever young at heart.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 55–79 lb (25–36 kg)
- Lifespan
- 8–10 years