High Stamina Dog Breeds
Dog breeds with high stamina levels are those that were most likely bred for activities that required it, such as herding or racing for example. These dogs make great jogging and cycling companions and will need plenty of regular exercise. Here is a list of what we consider to be the most high stamina dog breeds:
Afghan HoundThis dog from Afghanistan could be one of the oldest breeds in existence today, and is a member of the Greyhound family.
Alaskan MalamuteBred by the Mahlemuts tribe in Alaska, this strong dog can be aggressive around other same-sex dogs.
American FoxhoundDeveloped from its English counterpart, this dog loves to explore and chase.
American Water SpanielAnother dog from America, and although eager by nature, this one can tend to be a whiner.
BasenjiOnce known as the Congo dog, this former pack hunter from Africa sure loves to chew.
Black and Tan CoonhoundLaid back and often stubborn, this dog comes from Southern USA and was used to hunt racoons.
BorzoiA graceful and dignified Russian dog...that was bred to hunt wolves!
Britanny SpanielThis French former pointer retains the high energy levels it was orignally bred with.
Chesapeake Bay RetrieverA dog breed that never would have been had not the forerunner survived a shipwreck!
Clumber SpanielA favourite of the French Aristocracy back in the day, this dog also went on to become popular with the English Aristocracy too.
Curly Coated RetrieverA relatively rare English dog, this animal's curly coat is one of its most noticeable features.
Doberman PinscherThis dog is named after its original German breeder, Louis Dobermann, who developed it for his own personal protection.
English Cocker SpanielThis well known pendulous-eared dog originates from Spain, despite the name.
English FoxhoundThis pack hunter has been around for at least five hundred years, and it still maintains a high prey drive to this day.
English SetterDespite the name, this dog actually comes from France, and can be a difficult one to housebreak.
English Springer SpanielThis forerunner of the English hunting Spaniels can become a little over depepndant if not handled correctly.
Field SpanielAn English dog bred from Cocker Spaniels, this relatively rare breed tends to become attached to a particular member of a family.
Flat Coated RetrieverA british water retreiving dog, whose popularity was overshadowed by the Labrador and Golden Retriever.
German Wire Haired PointerAnother pointing dog from Germany, albeit with a slighly different coat.
Golden RetrieverA fairly modern British breed, this is a very popular dog used in various roles including guide dogs.
Gordon SetterTaking its name from the Fourth Duke of Gordon in Scotland, this dog has a fantastic memory.
HarrierFrom the UK, once dubbed the "poor man's alternative" to the Foxhound.
Irish SetterThis hardy dog with good all round abilities can be friendly with strangers, so it doesn't make the most suitable watchdog.
Irish Water SpanielA natural clown from Ireland, this spaniel tends to be a one-person creature by habit.
Irish WolfhoundThis ancient dog was bred as a war dog, and arrived in Ireland some 5,500 years ago.
Labrador RetrieverA popular dog in the UK that actually originates in Canada, where it was used by fishermen.
Norwegian ElkhoundAn anceint breed of dog from Norway, this high energy animal was favoured by the Vikings as a guard dog.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling RetrieverThis Canadian breed has a long and silky coat, and it can tend to be a chewer and a whiner if not properly raised.
OtterhoundA well named English dog that was used to hunt otters.
Pharaoh HoundThis is now the National Dog of Malta, but as hinted by its name, this is an ancient breed from Egypt.
PlottA dog developed in America but named after the German family that developed it.
Rhodesian RidgebackThis African dog is known for the anomaly where a strip of hair grows distictively the wrong way along the spine.
SalukiNamed after a long lost Arabian city, this dog can appear rather aloof and unaffectionate, and it cannot be trusted around other pets.
Scottish DeerhoundThis is an ancient breed developed by Scottish chieftains for the purpose of hunting deer.
Siberian HuskyThis Russian Husky is well equipped, having hair between its toes to provide better traction on the snow and ice.
Smooth Fox TerrierThis is an inquisative little terrier from England that was formerly used to spring foxes from their dens.
Spinone ItalianoAn Italian dog named after the thorny bush its thick skin allowed it to flush game from.
VizslaAn ancient breed, this dog is from Hungary. It likes to chew, so have plenty of toys at hand!
WeimaranerA pointer from Germany, this dog may treat smaller pets as prey.
Welsh Springer SpanielRelated to the English Springer, this pendulous-eared dog thrives on companionship.
Wire Fox TerrierLike many terriers this little dog from England was originally bred for hunting foxes, and so is quite agile and fast when it needs to be.