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Old 23-12-2013, 23:10
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I need a dog that will run with me cross country for at least 5 miles 5 times a week or more,
Lifted from Wikipedia, but it's as good a source as any.

Well-raised and trained Malinois are usually active, friendly, protective and hard-working. Belgian Malinois exhibit energy levels that are among the highest of all dog breeds. A typical Malinois will have puppy-like energy until the age of 3, though it is not uncommon for them to exhibit this energy level until the age of five. Many have excessively high prey drive. Some may be excessively exuberant or playful, especially when young. They can be destructive or develop neurotic behaviors if not provided enough stimulation and exercise. This often causes problems for owners who are unfamiliar with the breed and are not prepared to provide the exercise they require or a job for them to do. They are medium sized, strong dogs that require consistent obedience training, and enjoy being challenged with new tasks. They are known as being very easy to train, due to their high drive for rewards.
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Old 23-12-2013, 23:11
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Been done...fail.
Not in this thread it hadn't and I never posted in a pets thread before so aren't you lucky? I was trying to think of a crazy breed but couldn't think of one I'm afraid.
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Old 23-12-2013, 23:12
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Golden Retriever
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Old 23-12-2013, 23:17
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Want a dog that's easy to train intelligent and has plenty of energy, must be good with kids and have a pleasant nature.....any suggestions?
I was gona give my advice, but after reading the replies,
why are you posting here?
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Old 23-12-2013, 23:18
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I need a dog that will run with me cross country for at least 5 miles 5 times a week or more,
If you want something super intelligent, that picks things up fast, and do that much running week in week out, you will not do better than a border collie. A collie would be in its element cross country running 5 miles several times a week! Few people are ideal for a collie, as when they actually write what they want in a dog, they realise they aren't suitable to the exercise and occupying they need. Your one of the handful of opposites, whose requirements in a dog are collie perfection!!!!
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Old 23-12-2013, 23:19
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That's what I would have said, but think the op is a wum
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Old 23-12-2013, 23:20
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If you want something super intelligent, that picks things up fast, and do that much running week in week out, you will not do better than a border collie. A collie would be in its element cross country running 5 miles several times a week! Few people are ideal for a collie, as when they actually write what they want in a dog, they realise they aren't suitable to the exercise and occupying they need. Your one of the handful of opposites, whose requirements in a dog are collie perfection!!!!
lol, where's the likey button when you want it
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Old 23-12-2013, 23:24
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Really want a pup as I need to train it to use a dog cage as my house is fully alarmed and I need to keep it caged when I am out, I would obviously train it to like the cage of course from a puppy.
awwww noo. That's mean. Poor puppy.

Maybe you should reconsider getting a dog until you have enough time to devote to it.
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Old 24-12-2013, 00:03
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It isnt mean to cage a dog, as long as its not abused, our beautiful lab chooses to go in his little den when hes tired or has a tasty treat.or did u mean leaving it in all day which I agree with, im home all day so Teddy is never on his own more than 2hrs at a time.Another vote for labradods here
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Old 24-12-2013, 01:09
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Siberian Husky, good and bad points http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct...mVZIA-NCtlXk1A No good as a guard dog loves everyone
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Old 24-12-2013, 22:42
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Shame, my mum has one and they're very intelligent, but maybe a bit small for what you want.

A Springer Spaniel might be a good idea though, as you have looked into them anyway. My friend has one and she works outdoors and takes him to work with her each day - he is full of beans and will walk/run miles a day.
Thanks, I think a springer is the one I am looking at.
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Old 24-12-2013, 23:50
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If you want something super intelligent, that picks things up fast, and do that much running week in week out, you will not do better than a border collie. A collie would be in its element cross country running 5 miles several times a week! Few people are ideal for a collie, as when they actually write what they want in a dog, they realise they aren't suitable to the exercise and occupying they need. Your one of the handful of opposites, whose requirements in a dog are collie perfection!!!!
This!
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Old 25-12-2013, 14:29
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I need a dog that will run with me cross country for at least 5 miles 5 times a week or more,
Some of the terrier breeds would love that amount of exercise.

Really want a pup as I need to train it to use a dog cage as my house is fully alarmed and I need to keep it caged when I am out, I would obviously train it to like the cage of course from a puppy.
That's always a good idea I think as dogs need a safe place to rest however not for more than 2 hours at a time in my experience.

If you want something super intelligent, that picks things up fast, and do that much running week in week out, you will not do better than a border collie. A collie would be in its element cross country running 5 miles several times a week! Few people are ideal for a collie, as when they actually write what they want in a dog, they realise they aren't suitable to the exercise and occupying they need. Your one of the handful of opposites, whose requirements in a dog are collie perfection!!!!
Very true they are great too.
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Old 25-12-2013, 14:32
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Want a dog that's easy to train intelligent and has plenty of energy, must be good with kids and have a pleasant nature.....any suggestions?
Cocker Spaniel working dog.

I have two they are great and so much fun and full of energy and great with everyone and don't grow to big about 16kilo.
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Old 25-12-2013, 14:38
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Really want a pup as I need to train it to use a dog cage as my house is fully alarmed and I need to keep it caged when I am out, I would obviously train it to like the cage of course from a puppy.
Just read this post you shouldn't have a dog.
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