There are plenty of dog breeds that love outdoors a bit more than others. There are many dogs that require a lot of outdoor exercises. Medium to large sized dog breeds tend to be more energetic and can be your perfect companion for walking or hiking down a small hill.

Do you love walking with your dog? Here are a few dog breeds that can accompany you while you walk and hike a mile with your favourite songs on the loop:

Vizsla

These dogs love the outdoors. A Hungarian breed, these dogs are very friendly and want your affection. A perfect friend and companion for a hiking trail, you can find them to be energetic even after a long walk.

With plenty of energy inside, these dogs require regular outdoor activities to keep them healthy and happy. You can easily exercise with them with a simple outdoor activity regularly, with regular walks every weekday. You can bring an extra blanket for them as these furry little friends need some extra warmth. This is because they are prone to cold and chilly winter weather.

Siberian Husky

A winter-loving breed, the Siberian Husky makes for a great running dog if you live in higher altitude. They can run for long hours if trained properly. Take them out on a brisk walk every day, and they would have more energy left inside them.

This breed had been identified centuries ago in Russia. These dogs were used to pull sleds with cargo in the snow. During the early 20th century, they were brought to America for the same purpose.

A loyal and energetic breed, these dogs resemble the wolf. As they are winter-lovers, these dogs do not sustain themselves well in the tropical climatic regions. They are also not larger than the average outdoor canine and weigh about 35 to 60 lbs.

Australian Shepherd

An American breed and not an Australian one, the Australian Shepherd were bred in the ranches of the West by local shepherds. With a lot of experimenting, they created the high altitude, enjoying Australian Shepherd.

With high stamina, these dogs can run for hours and can easily accompany you to a long hour walk. These breeds see the brighter side of things and are also gentle with the kids. Because of their gentle nature, the farmers commonly regarded them as reliable babysitters.

These dogs also have a helping quality, making your everyday work seem a little bearable. Your outdoor trek would seem less work and more fun because of their helping nature.

Border Collie

Intelligent and energetic, the Border Collies would want a good outdoor running session every day. You can easily go out running or hiking with these dogs, and they would become your favourite companion to go places to.

They are shy and sometimes the most aggressive thing that they would do is bark at squirrels, hares, and birds. You can try to help them be confident while outdoors with active outdoor sessions. As these are very energetic dogs, they won’t shy away from such outdoor activities or exercises and become a good company once they get used to it.

Alaskan Malamute

Last, but not the least, the Alaskan Malamute is one of the large dog breeds, which weigh between 75 and 85 lbs. These dogs are named after the Innuit tribe called Mahlemuts. First bred in Alaska to pull sleds, these dogs have a beautiful aura to them. They are loyal to you and can become the best of friends once you get comfortable with them.

They are very intelligent and can conform to different activities, if trained quickly. They can also be very strong-willed and stubborn if not regularly trained or made to perform outdoor activities. Their thick furry coat requires a gentle everyday brushing to keep this breed clean and happy.

 

To conclude, whichever dog breed you choose, make sure that you, as their owner and friend, are fit too. Being physically fit would allow you to take care of them easily and make sure that they are healthy and having a good time as well. Make them your walk and hiking companion, and you can enjoy the outdoors together.