In short The most active breeds are built for movement: running, agility, hiking, cycling. If you lead a sporty life and want an athletic partner, this ranking is for you.
How we rated
The higher the “Energy” score, the higher the position. We factored in the need for exercise and stamina.
Rankings:For apartmentsFor kidsFor beginnersMost affectionateQuietestHypoallergenicActiveSmartestСторожовіНайбільшіНайменшіДовгожителіНайздоровішіНайспокійнішіДружні до котівМорозостійкіМисливськіНе слиняві
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Treeing Walker CoonhoundEnergy 5.0Training 3.5Apartment 1.55.02
Catahoula Leopard DogEnergy 5.0Training 3.5Apartment 2.05.03
Canadian Eskimo Dog (Kimmiq)Energy 5.0Training 2.5Apartment 1.55.04
American English CoonhoundEnergy 5.0Training 3.5Apartment 1.55.05
English FoxhoundEnergy 5.0Training 3.0Apartment 1.55.06
Siberian HuskyEnergy 5.0Training 2.0Apartment 1.55.07
Poitevin HoundEnergy 5.0Training 2.5Apartment 1.05.08
Plott HoundEnergy 5.0Training 3.5Apartment 2.05.09
Patterdale TerrierEnergy 5.0Training 3.5Apartment 2.55.010
Kunming WolfdogEnergy 5.0Training 5.0Apartment 2.05.011
EurohoundEnergy 5.0Training 4.0Apartment 1.55.012
Irish Red SetterEnergy 5.0Training 3.5Apartment 2.05.013
English PointerEnergy 5.0Training 3.5Apartment 2.05.014
Australian HeelerEnergy 5.0Training 4.0Apartment 2.05.015
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle DogEnergy 5.0Training 4.0Apartment 2.05.016
DalmatianEnergy 5.0Training 3.5Apartment 2.05.017
BrittanyEnergy 5.0Training 4.5Apartment 2.55.018
Greenland DogEnergy 5.0Training 2.5Apartment 1.05.019
Russo-European LaikaEnergy 5.0Training 3.5Apartment 1.55.020
Hungarian Shorthaired VizslaEnergy 5.0Training 4.0Apartment 2.05.021
German Shorthaired PointerEnergy 5.0Training 4.0Apartment 2.05.022
German Wirehaired PointerEnergy 5.0Training 4.5Apartment 2.05.023
Hungarian Wirehaired VizslaEnergy 5.0Training 4.0Apartment 2.05.024
Longhaired WeimaranerEnergy 5.0Training 4.0Apartment 2.05.025
Shorthaired WeimaranerEnergy 5.0Training 3.5Apartment 2.05.026
Jämthund (Swedish Elkhound)Energy 5.0Training 3.0Apartment 1.55.027
East Siberian LaikaEnergy 5.0Training 3.0Apartment 1.55.028
West Siberian LaikaEnergy 5.0Training 3.5Apartment 1.55.029
Petit Gascon-SaintongeoisEnergy 5.0Training 3.0Apartment 1.55.030
German JagdterrierEnergy 5.0Training 4.0Apartment 1.55.0FAQ
How much exercise does an active breed need?
Usually 1.5–2 hours of activity a day: running, games, training. Without it, these dogs get bored and may wreck the home.
Are active breeds suitable for an apartment?
Yes, if given enough outdoor exercise — at home even energetic dogs rest.
Which dog sport should I choose?
Agility, canicross, frisbee, obedience training — depending on the breed and its instincts.