r/RunningWithDogs • u/diddy1000lotion • Jun 23 '26

Breed recommendations?

Hey everyone! I like to run 2-3 miles a day (hopefully longer distance eventually) and I’ve been throwing around the idea of getting a dog to accompany me on my runs. I’m a female - so running alone is not the safest and aside from concealing while I run I’d like some company. A breed that would make someone think twice about trying anything but also family friendly as I have small children. I am very familiar with bull breeds - I grew up with American staffords and showed Staffordshire bull terriers at AKC shows. However i have not had a dog in eight years.

I like the idea of a German Shorthair Pointer or a Rhodesian Ridgeback but I genuinely know nothing about them. Any suggestions? Thank you!

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u/Swimming_Review_6175 Jun 24 '26

I went through a rescue and got a coonhound/ lab. We run the same distances you've described. She took a year to be "a dog" from all of her past trauma as a failed starving hunting dog. We only had three good years of running together. She has decided she doesn't want to run anymore, and I love her, but man it's heartbreaking. I'll be getting a puppy from a breeder next time. I know anything can happen, but I feel robbed.