Active Dog Breeds

Discover 25 dog breeds categorized as active. Learn about their characteristics, temperament, and care requirements.

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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

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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

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Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Affectionate, Lively, Agile, Curious, Happy, Active

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Bearded Collie

Self-confidence, Hardy, Lively, Alert, Intelligent, Active, Affectionate, Friendly, Funny, Playful, Athletic, Curious, Smart, Quirky, Energetic, Gentle, Loyal, Quiet, Loves, Protective

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Belgian Malinois

Watchful, Alert, Stubborn, Friendly, Confident, Hard-working, Active, Protective

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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

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Bull Terrier (Miniature)

Trainable, Protective, Sweet-Tempered, Keen, Active, Territorial

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Glen of Imaal Terrier

Spirited, Agile, Loyal, Gentle, Active, Courageous, Affectionate, Funny, Friendly, Playful, Protective, Gentle, Curious

Republiik Irlun

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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

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Kooikerhondje

Benevolent, Agile, Alert, Intelligent, Active, Territorial

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Lagotto Romagnolo

Keen, Loyal, Companionable, Loving, Active, Trainable

An Eadailt

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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

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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

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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

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Pumi

Lively, Reserved, Intelligent, Active, Protective, Vocal

Vengriya

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Shetland Sheepdog

Affectionate, Lively, Responsive, Alert, Loyal, Reserved, Playful, Gentle, Intelligent, Active, Trainable, Strong

Verenigd Koninkrijk

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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

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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

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Welsh Springer Spaniel

Stubborn, Friendly, Affectionate, Loyal, Playful, Active, Playful, Friendly, Loves, Affectionate, Quiet, Curious, Loyal, Gentle

Gales

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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.