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Many high-energy dogs like hounds, terriers, and herding dogs, that originally was bred as working breeds, now live as companion pets.

Most of the canine behavior problems can be solved or prevented by understanding your dog’s history and origin, and then providing the dog with appropriate and adequate mental and physical stimulation.

According to Tracy Libby, author of the book High-Energy Dogs these are the highest-energy breeds.

Just remembering that it is just a general guideline, and each dog should be taken on its individual merit and behavior.

Breed
Originally Bred for
Trainability
Active Level

1.American Staffordshire Terrier
Bull-batiting
Average
High

2.Australian Sheperd
Herding
High
High to Very High

3.Australian Cattle Dog
Herding
High
High to Very High

4.Basenji
Hunting
High
High to Very High

5.Border Collie
Herding
High
Very High

6.German Shorthaired Pointer
Herding
High
Very High

7.German Shepherd Dog
Herding
High
High

8.Golden retriever
Retrieving water fowl & upland game
High
Moderate to High

9.Labrador Retriever
Retrieving game
High
High

10.Parson and Jack Russel Terrier
Fox Hunting
High
Very High

11.Schnauzer (miniature)
Ratter
High
High to Very High

12.Shetland Sheepdog
All-purpose dog
High
High to Very High

13.Siberian Husky
Endurance sled dog
Low
Very High

From:High-Energy Dogs: A Practical Guide to Living With Energetic and Driven Canines

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