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Anonymous
Hey /an/
My dog died last year and I was looking to get another. My last dog was a Miniature Sheltie. She was VERY energetic and this was a good thing as I run every morning and walk everywhere I go.

Do you have any breed suggestions? Energetic dogs are a great thing and I miss having someone with me while I'm running and get kinda scared in my apartment at night.

P.s. No Terriers or Chihuahuas for me. Only medium or large dogs need apply
>> Anonymous
I would suggest a border collie or a lab.
>> Anonymous
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Queensland Heeler/Australian Cattle Dog. They're sweet and energetic and love people, and are also very easy to train. I grew up with a Queensland/Border Collie mix and he was the greatest dog I've ever known. He was a bit mentally retarded because he had a damaging sickness as a puppy, but all that did was just made him more amusing.

<--- same type of mix I had
>> KZN
Another Sheltie, if you liked the breed. Also, perhaps a Blue Heeler? Oh and I definitely second Border Collie.
>> Anonymous
Corgis are also extremely energetic.

Really, any of the herding class are great fun.
>> stabby
Australian cattle dog, anything ending in "sheperd", border collie etc. A husky might be ok, but they're more stubborn and independent than the herding breeds.

You should visit some shelters to see what's around. Energetic herding breeds and mutts are easy to find. I have a pitbull/border collie mix and he's great fun. He can easily run for several hours nonstop, but he's not as neurotic as a purebred BC with nothing to herd.
>> Anonymous
Kinda off, but boxers are med-large dogs that have a lot of energy, love people and being with them. Sounds like one would make a great running/walking mate for you.
>> Anonymous
Op here.

I've been considering a german shepherd after I met a police dog. He was really sweet and running all over the place... VERY pretty too.

But I don't actually know much about dogs.. that may have just been how that one particular dog was.

Also it gets VERY hot were I live... so I had to shave my sheltie in the summer to keep her from overheating. Long hair dogs are ok.. as long as they can handle the summer sun.

Blue Heeler? Do those dogs sometimes have two different colored eyes?
>> KZN
>>219086
They do sometimes have heterochromic eyes, but unlike with other breeds it doesn't usually come with many other genetic problems. (At least from what I've experienced.)

They're really friendly and energetic, medium-length fur (doesn't need to be cut or shaved,) they're easy to train, and very cute too.
>> Anonymous
Op.

Do border collies sometimes have tan and white fur rather than black and white? I think the people above me have one. She's got really long fur like my Miniature Sheltie did.

I really like collies/Shelties alot.

>>219091
I wasn't aware that was a sign of genetic problems. :(
>> Anonymous
Hey OP - before you totally decide on a breed, at least visit a shelter. There may be a dog there that calls out to you. If not, oh well, follow the advice ITT.
>> KZN
>>219104
Yeah, they can have tan and white too.

And yes, in some breeds heterochromic eyes can be a sign of genetic disorders. It's sad.

>>219110
Anyways, as this Anon said, check out a shelter--there may be a dog that really "clicks" with you. There's bound to be mixed breeds in there that catch your eye, too.
>> stabby
>>219110
Yeah, totally. It doesn't sound like the OP needs a particular breed, just your typical active young dog. Go to a shelter, it's fun and you'll meet a lot of great dogs. (Also way cheaper than buying a purbred!)
>> Anonymous
Op.

I'll check out a shelter.. I doubt I'll be able to leave without some kind of animal.. I hate seeing them locked up. My biggest problem with shelters is you don't know the dogs background... so I figured you can't assume health or longevity...
>> Anonymous
>>219152

I've honestly never had a problem with a shelter animal. Every animal I've ever owned was either from a shelter or was a stray, which is just as iffy, and, aside from some shitty events in which my neighbors wolfdog and his pack came and literally ate my cats, they've all lived well into old age with no problems.
>> KZN
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>>219152
Well, to some extent, yes, but the people working at the shelter should know at least some basic background info, and they can describe to you the dogs' basic habits/previous training, etc.

As for health problems, before you adopt they usually send the animal to a vet to get shots/checked out, so they'll tell you if there's anything you need to know.

And I know what you mean, it's hard not to leave without an animal. When I got my dog (Pic related) I was actually looking for a female, but he caught my eye and I couldn't say no. 4 years later and he's practically my best friend.
>> Anonymous
>>219035
I got my dog from a shelter with these little "foster homes" set up. So the dogs weren't in cages. They had free-run of a fenced off tiled area of the home. It was a great shelter (for shelties only!) and the dog I got is extremely well-behaved, sweet, and energetic. Would highly recommend shelter doggies. And Miniature Shelties don't exist, amirite? It's just Shetland Sheepdog.
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My family got a greyhound mix from a nearby greyhound rescue. He's very energetic but with added bonuses such as not bolting at the slightest sign of movement like a racer and also being an enormous couch potato so after we run him he generally passes out for a long time.

Who knows what he's mixed with but he's definitely a good dog if a little headstrong.

Pic related
>> Anonymous
I have a 12 yr old sheltie i think her end is near :(
>> Anonymous
adopt a mutt from the near shelter.