Active Dog Breeds
Discover 25 dog breeds categorized as active. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.
Affenpinscher
Stubborn, Curious, Playful, Adventurous, Active, Fun-loving, Affectionate, Gentle, Loyal, Smart, Playful, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Athletic, Crate Trained, Cuddly Loving, Gentle Calm, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Good with Other Animals, Housetrained, Social, Loves, Independent, Adventrous, Shy, Quiet, Dignified
Australian Shepherd
Good-natured, Affectionate, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Affectionate, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Gentle, Couch, Protective, Loyal, Playful, Smart, Athletic, Adult full grown estimate Medium twenty six fifty lbs, Spayed Neutered, Location CT, Good with Dogs, Adult full grown estimate Small zero twenty five lbs, Good with Cats, Good with Kids, Active and Playful, Available Soon, Crate Trained, Foster Needed, Goofy Big Personality, Loves, Spayed, Microchipped, Funny, Quiet, Brave, Independent
Verenigde Staten
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Affectionate, Lively, Agile, Curious, Happy, Active
Bearded Collie
Self-confidence, Hardy, Lively, Alert, Intelligent, Active, Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Athletic, Curious, Smart, Quirky, Energetic, Gentle, Loyal, Quiet, Loves, Protective
Belgian Malinois
Watchful, Alert, Stubborn, Friendly, Confident, Hard-working, Active, Protective
Bluetick Coonhound
Friendly, Intelligent, Active, Gentle, Playful, Loves, Quiet, Affectionate, Calm, Couch, Friendly, Curious, Dignified, Loyal, Funny, Smart, Petcation Approved, Independent, Athletic, Gets along with dogs, Gets along with Kids, Gets along with cats, Brave, Protective, Cat Curious, Dog Selective, Diamond in the Ruff, Foster Candidate, Crate Trained, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Housetrained, Adult Only Home Preferred, Single Dog Home, Full Of Joy Loving His New Life Off A Chain
Bull Terrier (Miniature)
Trainable, Protective, Sweet-Tempered, Keen, Active, Territorial
Bull Terrier
Trainable, Protective, Sweet-Tempered, Keen, Active, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Funny, Loves, Playful, Smart, Foster eligible, Adult Only Home Preferred, No Cats, Green, Gentle, Athletic, Loyal, Couch, Enthusiastic, Resilient, Good on Leash, Good meeting new People, Loves Food, Crate Trained, Housetrained, Quiet, Loves Toys, Walks On Leash, Easy Going, Brave, Dignified, Protective, Large Dog, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Devoted, Independent, Has lived with dogs, Has lived with cats, High Energy, Crate trained in previous home, Has lived with kids, Loves to play, Laid back, Lovebug, Loves to Cuddle, Super Sweet, Cutest Tippy Taps, Silly
Inggris
Cairn Terrier
Hardy, Fearless, Assertive, Gay, Intelligent, Active, Affectionate, Couch, Curious, Dignified, Friendly, Funny, Gentle, Independent, Loves, Loyal, Playful, Quiet, Smart, LOVES OTHER DOGS AND TREATS, Protective, Happy, Sweet, Fun, Loving, one Kid Compatibility Older Children Okay, one Energy Level Moderate Exercise, Brave, Loves Kisses, Timid, Housetrained, Crate Trained, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Gentle and Friendly
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Affectionate, Devoted, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Active, Fenced Yard Needed, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Curious, Loves, Playful, Smart, Loyal, Sweet, Happy, Loves Treats, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Housetrained, Good with Kids, Dog door trained, Good with men, Good with women, Brave, Funny, Gentle, Quiet, Housebroken, Kennel Trained, Cat friendly, Prefers Female Dogs Only, Prefers older children, Spayed Neutered, Dog Friendly, Heartworm Negative, Couch, Independent, Energy Moderate, Okay in Apartment or Condo, Size Small fifteen to twenty nine lbs, Shy, Protective, Fenced yard physical, Adult Only Home Preferred, Fearful Shy, Needs Calm Home
Dalmatian
Outgoing, Friendly, Energetic, Playful, Sensitive, Intelligent, Active, DtwoD Required, Unknown with Cats, Affectionate, Loyal, Gentle, Quiet, Smart, Friendly, Loves Other Dogs, Loves To Play, Playful, Loves, Curious, Brave, Sweet, Funny, Loves Toys, Walks On Leash, Easy Going, Calm, Couch Potato, Does well in a car, Has basic training, I can sit, Leash Trained, Snuggle Buddy, Good with Dogs, Housetrained, Good with Kids, Athletic, Food Motivated, Couch, Dignified, Mello, Independent, Training Class Mandatory, Unknown Reaction to Cats, Active, Stray in Custody, Being rehomed by owner, Protective, Loves Kisses, Couch potato, Heartworm Positive, Crate Trained, Not Spayed Neutered, Yard Required, Foster NEEDED, Likes to Fetch, Moderate Energy Activity Level, Obedient, Plays with Toys
English Springer Spaniel
Affectionate, Cheerful, Alert, Intelligent, Attentive, Active, Affectionate, Athletic, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Curious, Smart, Loyal, Loves, Loves To Play, Loves Other Dogs, Couch, Gentle, Dignified, Quiet, Brave, Loves Kisses, Attached, Independent, Protective, Loves To Run, Very Playful, Lots Of Energy, Loves kisses, Couch potato
England
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Spirited, Agile, Loyal, Gentle, Active, Courageous, Affectionate, Funny, Friendly, Playful, Protective, Gentle, Curious
Republiik Irlun
Harrier
Outgoing, Friendly, Cheerful, Sweet-Tempered, Tolerant, Active, Affectionate, Friendly, Playful, Gentle, Athletic, Curious, Dignified, Brave, Funny, Independent, Loyal, Protective, Quiet, Smart, Loves Kisses
Grossbritannien und Nordirland
Kooikerhondje
Benevolent, Agile, Alert, Intelligent, Active, Territorial
Lagotto Romagnolo
Keen, Loyal, Companionable, Loving, Active, Trainable
An Eadailt
Maltese
Playful, Docile, Fearless, Affectionate, Sweet-Tempered, Lively, Responsive, Easygoing, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Friendly, Sweet, Affectionate, Couch, Gentle, Loves, Playful, Funny, Brave, Curious, Smart, Good with Dogs, Good with Cats, Special Medical Needs, Energetic, Shy, Loyal, Athletic, Dignified, Independent, Quiet, Loves Belly Rubs, Crate Trained, Foster Needed, Good with Kids, Potty Trained Working on it, Has Lived With Other Dogs, Bonded, Active, Snuggly, Costa Mesa Adoption Center, Active Dog, Eager to Please, Lap Dog, Suitable for Apartment Living, Loving, Social, Happy, Kissy, Protective
Pharaoh Hound
Affectionate, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Trainable, Affectionate, Friendly, Loves, Playful, Gentle, Energy High, Loves Toys, Loves to Cuddle, Knows Basic Commands, Protective of Food, Toy Possessive, Adult Only Home Preferred, Breed Experience Required, Dog Selective, Experience Moderate, Good on a Leash, Size Medium thirty to fifty nine lbs, Athletic, Smart, Quiet, Loyal, Dignified, Brave, Curious, Funny, Independent, Couch potato, Loves Kisses, Dog Friendly, Crate Trained, Good with Cats, Good with Dogs, Housetrained, Loves kisses, Protective, Great Expressions, So cute, An Adorable Redhead
Pomeranian
Extroverted, Friendly, Sociable, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Affectionate, Friendly, Gentle, Curious, Smart, Funny, Athletic, Playful, Loves, Quiet, Loyal, Couch, Good with Dogs, Active, Adult Only Home Preferred, Dog savvy Children ten positive, Good in car, Playstyle Wrestler, Takes time to adjust, Happier with another dog in home, Leash Trained, Medium Energy, Independent, Dignified, Size Small fifteen to twenty nine lbs, Sensitive, two Medical Care Center, Couch potato, Loves kisses, Loves Cuddles With People
Pumi
Lively, Reserved, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Vocal
Vengriya
Shetland Sheepdog
Affectionate, Lively, Responsive, Alert, Loyal, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Trainable, Strong
Verenigd Koninkrijk
Shih Tzu
Clever, Spunky, Outgoing, Friendly, Affectionate, Lively, Alert, Loyal, Independent, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Happy, Active, Courageous, Affectionate, Curious, Friendly, Playful, Loves, Gentle, Funny, Couch, Smart, Quiet, Loyal, Existing Conditions Disclaimer, Bonded, Good with Dogs, Good with Kids, Good with Cats, Gentle and Friendly, Athletic, Dignified, Independent, Not Housetrained, Needs a fenced yard, Never Been Out Of The Shelter, Currently Living in Foster Home, Crate Trained, Housetrained, Energetic, Brave
Smooth Fox Terrier
Fearless, Affectionate, Alert, Playful, Intelligent, Active, Affectionate, Smart, Curious, Gentle, Playful, Funny, Friendly, Loves, Loyal, Couch, Dignified, Quiet, Athletic, Goofy, Brave, Protective, Independent, Loves Kisses, Loves kisses
Grossbritannien und Nordirland
Welsh Springer Spaniel
Stubborn, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Active, Playful, Friendly, Loves, Affectionate, Quiet, Curious, Loyal, Gentle
Gales
West Highland White Terrier
Hardy, Friendly, Alert, Independent, Gay, Active, Courageous
About Active Dog Breeds
This category includes dog breeds that are categorized as active. These breeds share certain characteristics that make them distinctive in this category.
Key Characteristics
Dogs in the active category often share these traits:
- Specific physical or behavioral traits related to active
- Common temperament or personality characteristics
- Similar care requirements or training considerations
Popular Active Breeds
Some well-known breeds in this category include Affenpinscher, Australian Shepherd, Basset Bleu de Gascogne, Bearded Collie, Belgian Malinois.
Finding the Right Active Dog
When considering a active dog breed, it's important to research individual breed characteristics and needs. Every dog is unique, and even within categories, there can be significant variation between breeds and individual dogs.