What dog for running?
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I lost my 7 year old collie a few weeks ago suddenly due to lymphoma. I m totally lost without him and have lost all enthusiasm to run (I am a pretty serious ultra runner).
Because of this, I think I will get another dog early next year, probably a puppy.
The longest run I did with Alf was 30 miles, but could do more if the dog is up for it. I’ve seen a 100km one called the Peak District challenge that you can bring your dogs along and they get a medal, I was going to take him on it this coming summer after a bit more training, but nothing works how we plan.
Am I best just getting another collie, or are there other medium sized dogs that would be better suited?
I work from home and we have a small holding so exercise isn t really an issue.
Because of this, I think I will get another dog early next year, probably a puppy.
The longest run I did with Alf was 30 miles, but could do more if the dog is up for it. I’ve seen a 100km one called the Peak District challenge that you can bring your dogs along and they get a medal, I was going to take him on it this coming summer after a bit more training, but nothing works how we plan.
Am I best just getting another collie, or are there other medium sized dogs that would be better suited?
I work from home and we have a small holding so exercise isn t really an issue.
Edited by james6546 on Thursday 6th November 07:49
james6546 said:
I lost my 7 year old collie a few weeks ago suddenly due to lymphoma. I m totally lost without him and have lost all enthusiasm to run (I am a pretty serious ultra runner).
Because of this, I think I will get another dog early next year, probably a puppy.
The longest run I did with Alf was 30 miles, but could do more if the dog is up for it. I ve seen a 100km one called the Peak District challenge that you can bring your dogs along and they get a medal, I was going to take him on it this coming summer after a bit more training, but nothing works how we plan.
Am I best just getting another collie, or are there other medium sized dogs that would be better suited?
I work from home and we have a small holding so exercise isn t really an issue.
Sorry to hear about your loss; that's tough Because of this, I think I will get another dog early next year, probably a puppy.
The longest run I did with Alf was 30 miles, but could do more if the dog is up for it. I ve seen a 100km one called the Peak District challenge that you can bring your dogs along and they get a medal, I was going to take him on it this coming summer after a bit more training, but nothing works how we plan.
Am I best just getting another collie, or are there other medium sized dogs that would be better suited?
I work from home and we have a small holding so exercise isn t really an issue.
Edited by james6546 on Thursday 6th November 07:49
Maybe also consider an older dog that you could start running with sooner? You need to watch how much exercise puppies get to avoid joint damage.
A Trailhound might be just right for you:
https://www.trailhoundwelfare.org.uk/
Beautiful dogs; probably a bit larger than a collie. There is at least one on here (Sam) who was adopted from Dogs Trust.
moorx said:
james6546 said:
I lost my 7 year old collie a few weeks ago suddenly due to lymphoma. I m totally lost without him and have lost all enthusiasm to run (I am a pretty serious ultra runner).
Because of this, I think I will get another dog early next year, probably a puppy.
The longest run I did with Alf was 30 miles, but could do more if the dog is up for it. I ve seen a 100km one called the Peak District challenge that you can bring your dogs along and they get a medal, I was going to take him on it this coming summer after a bit more training, but nothing works how we plan.
Am I best just getting another collie, or are there other medium sized dogs that would be better suited?
I work from home and we have a small holding so exercise isn t really an issue.
Sorry to hear about your loss; that's tough Because of this, I think I will get another dog early next year, probably a puppy.
The longest run I did with Alf was 30 miles, but could do more if the dog is up for it. I ve seen a 100km one called the Peak District challenge that you can bring your dogs along and they get a medal, I was going to take him on it this coming summer after a bit more training, but nothing works how we plan.
Am I best just getting another collie, or are there other medium sized dogs that would be better suited?
I work from home and we have a small holding so exercise isn t really an issue.
Edited by james6546 on Thursday 6th November 07:49
Maybe also consider an older dog that you could start running with sooner? You need to watch how much exercise puppies get to avoid joint damage.
A Trailhound might be just right for you:
https://www.trailhoundwelfare.org.uk/
Beautiful dogs; probably a bit larger than a collie. There is at least one on here (Sam) who was adopted from Dogs Trust.
Doesn't have to be a pure breed either.
We have a Romanian rescue who came to use at around 1 yo, details are unknown as he was found straying on the streets, but clearly reasonably well socialised and apparently used to hand out by the local school for a fuss.
He looks quite a bit like a Duck Tolling Retriever, but is larger than usual for the breed, more mid size Labrador sort of size, fluffy golden and around 34kg.
A cross bread/mongrel looses a lot of any one breeds issues, and while he isn't fit enough currently, I am sure he could do 30-50miles if he built up to it.
My brother in law has a Kelpi, which is another option.
We have a Romanian rescue who came to use at around 1 yo, details are unknown as he was found straying on the streets, but clearly reasonably well socialised and apparently used to hand out by the local school for a fuss.
He looks quite a bit like a Duck Tolling Retriever, but is larger than usual for the breed, more mid size Labrador sort of size, fluffy golden and around 34kg.
A cross bread/mongrel looses a lot of any one breeds issues, and while he isn't fit enough currently, I am sure he could do 30-50miles if he built up to it.
My brother in law has a Kelpi, which is another option.
48k said:
I love collies (currently have 3) super dogs but there are two types of collie and if you luck out and end up with a nutty type it will make your run very unenjoyable if not impossible.
We have had 2 collies now, the longer haired one is still going at 14.We have had both types you suggest, the older one is a house dog and doesn’t even want to go outside some days. Alf was the other type! We trained him as a sheep dog for the alpacas but unfortunately it turns out you can’t herd alpacas and they just try to stomp on the dog…
On lead Alf was perfect, but if you let him off he would spend the entirety of the run making eye contact with you and jumping sideways, or running in circles around you (even after 20 miles)! I did a run last night and it’s just rubbish without him.
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