Hi there,

Does anyone here run with their dog? I have a mixed white Retriver (Golden) and my boyfriend would love to run with her, but the vet says it's dangerous. She seems to do just fine on lone runs (10-12 km). I believe that with proper training she will do fine on longer runs. Vet claims this bread is not built for running long distance.
What do y'all think?

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So which breeds are good for long distances? I too like to take my dog running, but I can only get in a mile or two before he tires out. My vet said that I need to remember it's not about my exercise but the animals'. She said 15 minutes minutes of vigorous exercise is plenty. I have a beagle and a coonhound, both seem like they have endurance at the dog park and open fields, but I don't know how much they really can take.