Marty Feldhake

If you are constantly on the go, lead an active lifestyle and prefer running around in the park to lounging on the sofa then you are definitely not the average person. You have a tremendous amount of energy and need a canine companion who can keep up with your adventurous persona. If the average couch potato dog is not for you consider one of these overactive dog breeds as your partner in crime:

1. Australian Shepherd: A strong, medium sized dog of high intellect, the Aussie is a very active dog that needs a great deal of exercise on a daily basis to prevent him from become bored or frustrated and developing destructive habits. Because of their high energy level and intellect Aussies need to be given a job to perform, be it shepherding the children, protecting the house, herding livestock or competing in agility events.

2. Beagle: The Beagle is a small to medium sized dog with gentle disposition. Beagles are highly excitable and may bark or howl in unfamiliar situations. They require plenty of exercise and are quite hearty for their size. Originally bred as scent hounds they are deigned for the long chase of prey. They can be a bit hard to train as they sometimes have a one track mind.

3. Bloodhound: The Bloodhound is a powerful and massive hound with a long muzzle, drooping ears and loose, wrinkled skin. They can work for long periods of time without taking a break and are very energetic when outdoors. They are boisterous when young, determined and independent so they need firm, but gentle training from an owner capable of delivering calm yet stern authority.

4. Border Collie: Commonly regarded as the most intelligent breed of dog in the world the Border Collie is highly energetic, hyperactive and make excellent herding or sporting dogs. Because of their highly intelligent natures Border Collies must be carefully trained with a lot of physical exercise and mental stimulation included in their daily routine.

5. Chesapeake Bay Retriever: Chesapeake Bay Retrievers are the result of crosses with Newfoundlands, hounds, setters, water spaniels and they make an excellent all around canine companion. Chessies require at least 30 straight minutes of work training or vigorous play in addition to daily walks and regular water play. Chesapeakes who are not worked, both physically and mentally, are prone to mischief and destructive behavior.

6. Dachshund: While these stout, short-legged dogs are in the hound family, they exhibit the excitable and sometimes aggressive characteristics of the terrier family. Dachshunds are playful, fun dogs, known for their propensity for chasing small animals, birds, and tennis balls with great determination and ferocity. A bored Dachshund is a destructive one.

7. Greyhound: Greyhounds are built for speed and are often used as sporting dogs in races. Retired Greyhounds are becoming more popular in the adoption community so these former racers are finding new homes faster than ever when their careers are over. They can be extremely active and fast and must be kept on leash due to their extremely high prey drive; however, they do well with other dogs and make great pets for active individuals.

8. Jack Russell Terrier: These stocky terriers have endless supplies of energy and pack more of a punch than their small size suggests. They are extremely active and require tremendous amounts of physical and mental stimulation. They are highly intelligent, but need a firm owner to teach them proper behavior. Some say that if you have a Jack Russel that he owns you and not the other way around.

9. Siberian Husky: This medium-sized, sturdy, dense-coated working dog was bred to pull sleds and exhibits many of the more primal characteristics of its wolf ancestors. Today they make excellent pets and are an active, energetic and resilient breed. They require plenty of exercise; however, owners in warmer climates should be mindful that they were designed for colder climates and may need frequent cool-down periods to avoid heat exhaustion.

10. Weimaraner: The Weimaraner is a sleek, moderately large, athletic dog with beautiful lines and webbed feet for swimming. They are happy, loving, intelligent, cheerful, and affectionate. Without the proper exercise they will be very rambunctious. This breed needs firm, experienced training from the start, with an owner who understands how to be a pack leader, or this breed can become highly opinionated and willful.

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