{"id":156055,"date":"2026-07-10T16:49:34","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/rating-dogs-active-us"},"modified":"2026-07-10T16:49:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T13:49:34","slug":"rating-dogs-active-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tvaryny.com\/us\/rating-dogs-active","title":{"rendered":"Most active dog breeds for sport"},"content":{"rendered":"
In short<\/b> 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.<\/div>
How we rated<\/div>

The higher the \u201cEnergy\u201d score, the higher the position. We factored in the need for exercise and stamina.<\/p><\/div>

Rankings:<\/span>For apartments<\/a>For kids<\/a>For beginners<\/a>Most affectionate<\/a>Quietest<\/a>Hypoallergenic<\/a>Active<\/a>Smartest<\/a>\u0421\u0442\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0436\u043e\u0432\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0431\u0456\u043b\u044c\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u0414\u043e\u0432\u0433\u043e\u0436\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0437\u0434\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0456\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0430\u0439\u0441\u043f\u043e\u043a\u0456\u0439\u043d\u0456\u0448\u0456<\/a>\u0414\u0440\u0443\u0436\u043d\u0456 \u0434\u043e \u043a\u043e\u0442\u0456\u0432<\/a>\u041c\u043e\u0440\u043e\u0437\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0456\u0439\u043a\u0456<\/a>\u041c\u0438\u0441\u043b\u0438\u0432\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0456<\/a>\u041d\u0435 \u0441\u043b\u0438\u043d\u044f\u0432\u0456<\/a><\/div>1<\/span>\"TreeingTreeing Walker Coonhound<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.5<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>2<\/span>\"CatahoulaCatahoula Leopard Dog<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>3<\/span>\"CanadianCanadian Eskimo Dog (Kimmiq)<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 2.5<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>4<\/span>\"AmericanAmerican English Coonhound<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.5<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>5<\/span>\"EnglishEnglish Foxhound<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.0<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>6<\/span>\"SiberianSiberian Husky<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 2.0<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>7<\/span>\"PoitevinPoitevin Hound<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 2.5<\/span>Apartment 1.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>8<\/span>\"PlottPlott Hound<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>9<\/span>\"PatterdalePatterdale Terrier<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.5<\/span>Apartment 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>10<\/span>\"KunmingKunming Wolfdog<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 5.0<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>11<\/span>\"Eurohound\"Eurohound<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 4.0<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>12<\/span>\"IrishIrish Red Setter<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>13<\/span>\"EnglishEnglish Pointer<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>14<\/span>\"AustralianAustralian Heeler<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 4.0<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>15<\/span>\"AustralianAustralian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 4.0<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>16<\/span>\"Dalmatian\"Dalmatian<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>17<\/span>\"Brittany\"Brittany<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 4.5<\/span>Apartment 2.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>18<\/span>\"GreenlandGreenland Dog<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 2.5<\/span>Apartment 1.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>19<\/span>\"Russo-EuropeanRusso-European Laika<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.5<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>20<\/span>\"HungarianHungarian Shorthaired Vizsla<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 4.0<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>21<\/span>\"GermanGerman Shorthaired Pointer<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 4.0<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>22<\/span>\"GermanGerman Wirehaired Pointer<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 4.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>23<\/span>\"HungarianHungarian Wirehaired Vizsla<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 4.0<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>24<\/span>\"LonghairedLonghaired Weimaraner<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 4.0<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>25<\/span>\"ShorthairedShorthaired Weimaraner<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.5<\/span>Apartment 2.0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>26<\/span>\"J\u00e4mthundJ\u00e4mthund (Swedish Elkhound)<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.0<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>27<\/span>\"EastEast Siberian Laika<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.0<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>28<\/span>\"WestWest Siberian Laika<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.5<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>29<\/span>\"PetitPetit Gascon-Saintongeois<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 3.0<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>30<\/span>\"GermanGerman Jagdterrier<\/span>Energy 5.0<\/span>Training 4.0<\/span>Apartment 1.5<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>5.0<\/span><\/a>
FAQ<\/div>
How much exercise does an active breed need?<\/summary>
Usually 1.5\u20132 hours of activity a day: running, games, training. Without it, these dogs get bored and may wreck the home.<\/div><\/details>
Are active breeds suitable for an apartment?<\/summary>
Yes, if given enough outdoor exercise \u2014 at home even energetic dogs rest.<\/div><\/details>
Which dog sport should I choose?<\/summary>
Agility, canicross, frisbee, obedience training \u2014 depending on the breed and its instincts.<\/div><\/details><\/div>
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The tvaryny.com editors<\/b> \u2014 canine experts and vets
Ranking based on structured breed ratings. Updated regularly.<\/div><\/div><\/div>