A breed / mix that is active all through life?

[lv4dogs]

Originally posted by BCBlondie
Well, BC's are usually more intense than Aussies... They seem to have more of a drive. It also depends on the dog itself. I've met some Aussies that are just as active as BC's, but other Aussies I've met are more mellow and playful, rather than the "I need to work, work, work" type.

A good place to look for a dog is a rescue. Maybe you can contact and talk to people from BC and Aussie rescues, and Springer rescues, to see if they have any dog that is like what you're looking for and fits your lifestyle.

actually that is what I said "Aussies are just an itty bit less active"
BUT I should of added that sometimes you get an exception.

[BCBlondie]

Originally posted by lv4dogs
actually that is what I said "Aussies are just an itty bit less active"
BUT I should of added that sometimes you get an exception.

Yeah...
Sesh, my BC, is an exception too for the breed.. He has little drive and he's more like "play, play" than "work, work, work". Even my Pomeranian is a LOT more willing to please than he is!!! Pshht.. and I call him a Border Collie.. LOL

[nea]

Flacoated Retrievers are active throughout their lives. They're also great with other animals. Flatties are truly a wondrous breed!

[wolfie]

Okay, thank you again!

no matter what mix or breed I choose, it will be from a pound or rescue. ^_^ And that's a good idea, BCBlondie, to contact the rescues and tell them what I'm looking for - that way I can be sure to find a more mellow Aussie or BC, or whatever.

[Scooby4]

I recently "Adopted" a Border Collie! Your posts on longivity are killing me!!! UGGH!!! This dog has more energy than I was prepared to deal with!!! Her love for Squirals alone is driving me crazy!!!
I have 4 dogs altogether. The Eskimo Spitz breed I would HIGHLY say NO for older in life energy levels!!! I adopted one that at age 10 is mostly deaf and going blind. He still thinks he is a guard dog but he can't hear a blamed thing!!!
Now my Jack Russell/Beagle mix is definetely the high energy monster!!! He's had a stroke that paralyzed his ENTIRE right side and HE STILL is ACTIVE!!! I don't think there is ANYTHING that can slow this mix down!!!
My Chihahau/Datsun mix is the best mix of high/low energy. He can be fiesty but will sleep good.
I would suggest a Dalmation, Border Collie, or blue heeler. I am getting a crash course in BC and it is something to behold!!! Yes they are smart and it really is bad when she is smarter than me!!! Good luck. I am sure any breed you choose will be great!!!!

[Miranda_Rae]

I know that a lot of people have given you a great deal of advice, but I think a breed from the sporting group might be a good choice. They are breed to hunt all day (not every day, but you know), they love to play and hike. I have a German Shorthaired Pointer, and they are active. You can take them out hiking, biking, running, etc. and they LOVE it. They are also very versatile. They can play all day, and curl up on the floor (or your lap ). They love to cuddle and get kissies. They are obedient, and VERY intelligent, probably not as intelligent as a Border, but they are pretty smart. I think I have a more mellow GSP, according to people who have owned GSPs. She's got enough energy for me though! Heres a good website to read up on them:

German Shorthaired Pointer

Heres a German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue:

GSP rescue

[BXRchic]

What about Boxers?
They are known for being "Puppies for life".

My girl is only going to be 2 this July (17mos. right now), but she's a nut!
We're starting another obedience class right now and then we're going to move into agility.
They're a medium breed so they can do agility quite successfully and they are QUICK!
Theres a woman that i spoke with one time named Renee, her boxer has achieved all kinds of agility titles so far and really doing well!

[cloverfdx]

Boxers are great dogs, the only downfall is most do not have a very long lifespan . I know a 4 year old Boxer and he is very active still.

[Buddy Blaze Lover]

Originally posted by cali
Border collie lol they are active till the day they die, and calm when you need them to be(assuming the dog is well bred, because they need to be calm and not upset the sheep when the sheperd is vaccinating the sheep for example) there are 14-16 year old BCs who while they are retired they dont want to be. Happys mom is 10 years old and running flyball as if she were 2. BUT you also have to be prepared to exersize there brain as much or more then their bodys.

That's for sure!!! Blaze is VERY active too...and I'm sure he'll be until the day he dies!(ha) But yes, Border Collies is definitely one of the most active breeds there are!

[lv4dogs]

Originally posted by Miranda_Rae
I know that a lot of people have given you a great deal of advice, but I think a breed from the sporting group might be a good choice. They are breed to hunt all day (not every day, but you know), they love to play and hike. I have a German Shorthaired Pointer, and they are active. You can take them out hiking, biking, running, etc. and they LOVE it. They are also very versatile. They can play all day, and curl up on the floor (or your lap ). They love to cuddle and get kissies. They are obedient, and VERY intelligent, probably not as intelligent as a Border, but they are pretty smart. I think I have a more mellow GSP, according to people who have owned GSPs. She's got enough energy for me though! Heres a good website to read up on them:

German Shorthaired Pointer

Heres a German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue:

GSP rescue

I have no clue why I didn't think of that. There are many great breeds in that group, pointers, setters, retrievers, spaniels, many of which would suit your needs well. I think most of the med to semi-large size dogs in the sporting group would be a great choice.

[Sprollie_2004]

either a english springer spaniel or a sprollie (springer x border collie), the kennel where i work is full of them - 14 yr old ben still jumps all over the place and chases after balls bless him - so definately a springer or a sprollie

[jiena_drakon]

I would suggest a jack Russell .. I am a pro mobile groomer and I have several 10-15 year old jack russells that are still hyper as can be its the hylite of my week seeing one of them run figure eights around the house and up and down the stairs.. but this may be a bit too active for what you want but nice to consider..

[wolfie]

Thank you everyone! I will keep all these breeds in mind when (probably years in the future!) I go to rescue my next dog.