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What small or medium sized dog breeds are good to run with?

Looking for a small to medium dog breed that we can run 3-6 miles with at a moderate pace. Must be ~30 lbs or under. Ideally the dog is also very kid friendly.
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skywarrior skywarrior
 
 March 21, 2009 06:23 AM
One dog that came right to mind was the Parson Russell (Jack Russell) Terrier. These guys have a lot of energy and do well running beside horses.

I would probably recommend the North American Shepherd (mini Australian Shepherd) as well. Small and agile, I think one would be an excellent running partner.

Another possibility is the Beagle. Small and bred to run all day in packs for hunting.

I would caveat that the kids need to be dog-friendly -- I usually don't recommend small (under 30 lb) dogs for families with kids because they can get hurt easier. Jack Russells may be a bit too active and not kid-friendly.
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http://www.akc.org/breeds/parson_russell_terrier/
http://www.akc.org/breeds/beagle/
http://iris.meccahosting.com/~a0005773/

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bbrookin bbrookin
 
March 21, 2009 04:17 AM
The breeds that come to mind are Border Collie and Australian Shepherd. Neither are overly large, with males 30 - 45 lbs to be within breed standard. Females are 27 - 42 lbs. They're both high energy, smart, resilient breeds, good with kids in my experience. You'll probably not outrun them unless you take up ultra marathons.
Downside: the high energy. Especially as pups, they can make you nuts with their need for exercise. Cute little buggers, though.
Good luck on your search!
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krystyne20 krystyne20
 
March 22, 2009 02:34 AM
Australian Cattle Dogs are also a good choice. They love to run and they're good with kids. http://www.cattledog.com/misc/intro.html
http://www.dogslife.com.au/__data/page/5948/australian_cattle_dog2.jpg

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