20 dogs with the most energy

The Australian Kelpie is a breed of dog that does not only serve as a companion animal. The dog is still in "active service. In Australia, the animal is still frequently used to herd sheep. Of course there are also people who keep the dog for fun. Owners of this dog must be somewhat active themselves. The Kelpie is extremely active and possesses, as it seems, endless energy.

The Beauceron is a beautiful, powerful and smart herding dog. They have a majestic and dignified appearance. The dog is sturdily built, but at the same time is fast and agile. The breed originated in the late Middle Ages, at least in 1586 a manuscript turns up describing this dog. It is likely that it existed for a period before that time. Since that time, the Beauceron has served as, among other things: watchdog, companion, war dog and livestock guardian.

The Doberman Pinscher is one of the few dog species whose name refers to the person who "created" the breed. In fact, the Doberman Pinscher was bred in the 19th century by Louis Dobermann. Dobermann wanted a dog that could protect him. This was necessary, because Dobermann was a bailiff. It must have happened with some regularity that defaulters threatened him. To feel safer he bred the Doberman Pinscher. It is not exactly known from which species the Doberman Pinscher originally descended. The dog does show some typical similarities to Rottweilers and German Pinschers.

The German Shepherd Dog is one of the most well-known dogs. At the same time, it is one of the most difficult dogs To describe. This is because the dog has many different characteristics. On the one hand, the dog is large, powerful and reasonably fast. On the other hand, the dog is also brave, will not hesitate to show aggression if necessary and can scare his opponents. At the same time, the dog can also be incredibly sweet and get along well with children (if raised properly). In short: the German Shepherd is a beautiful dog, with many (sometimes contradictory) characteristics.

One of the most popular dogs is the Labrador Retriever. Here animal is medium-sized and strong, but at the same time a real family dog. This dog breed is descended from the St. John's dog. The St. John's dog was used in Newfoundland (Canada) by fishermen. They helped in bringing in the fishing nets and towing boats. The dog was therefore familiar with the water.

The friendly Weimaraner is a nice dog, with a special, stately head. This breed is particularly intelligent and was used for hunting in the past. Today it is a sweet family dog that gets along well with young children. However, the dog is not suitable for an owner who prefers to hang out on the couch with a bag of chips. The dog is in fact quite active and will gladly go outside for a nice walk!

Among the Swiss mountain dogs, the Entlebucher Sennenhond is the smallest. The name of this dog refers to the valley where the dog was originally bred. The Entlebucher Sennenhond was mainly bred to drive cattle and to keep an eye on the herd when it was grazing. In addition, the dog was also used as a watchdog.

The Argentine Dog is a breed that has not been around for very long. This dog breed is also known by the name Dogo Argentino. The dog is fast, intelligent and well-muscled. The dog is bred to hunt large game in a pack. Think for example of pumas and wild boars. To catch these animals, strength, speed and good reactivity are required. A healthy Argentinean Dog is therefore in perfect balance. On the one hand, he is enormously muscled. At the same time, he is not massive, so he can remain fast and agile! In addition, this dog is a good athlete, who can keep running for a long time.

A dog with a beautiful head, and a distinctive tail. That is the Finnish Spitz. The dog is not only beautiful to look at, it is also a sociable family dog with a good character. The dog is the national dog breed of Finland for a reason. There is another advantage to the Finnish Spitz. The animal has a relatively long life expectancy!

The Pointer is a powerful dog that exudes pure dignity. The animal has a gentle nature and is very intelligent. In addition, the Pointer has a rather funny appearance. If you look closely at the dog, it seems as if he has a kind of seesaw nose. Because of this, it is almost impossible not to find the Pointer a funny animal.

A beautiful, muscular and enthusiastic dog. That is the Cane Corso. The dog has an Italian origin. The Cane Corso was mainly kept in the south of Italy. However, in recent decades the dog has begun to become a little more popular outside of Italy as well. This is not without reason, the animal is intelligent and playful. However, it is still fairly rare to encounter this beautiful dog on a regular basis.

It is often thought that the Curly Coated Retriever is not an independent breed. It would, according to many, just be a Retriever with a slightly different coat. However, this is not the case. This Retriever with its remarkably curly coat is itself one of the oldest Retriever types in existence. The dog is a good swimmer, extremely intelligent and bursting with energy. The Curly Coated Retriever is said to be a bit more elegant than the other Retriever types.

One of the most powerful, large and muscular dogs In the Great Swiss Mountain Dog. The powerful animal has its origins in the Swiss Alps. After all, the word "Senn" means something like Swiss alpine shepherd, or dairy farmer. The Great Swiss Mountain Dog is large and has a tough exterior. Yet this dog has a small heart. Without a doubt, he has a sweet, gentle nature. This is especially true towards the family members. This dog can function fine in a family. However, the dog will be tolerant of outsiders, but will keep some distance. The dog is good with children. It should be noted that the dog can also be too enthusiastic. With the little ones he can sometimes play a little too wild and enthusiastic.