Best dog breeds on Reddit

193 reviews from r/AskIreland, r/BackpackingDogs, r/forestry and 3 more subreddits

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#1

Dog

4.1
(32)
"Great Danes are great companions and very receptive to training."
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"Our GSD Nugget was an absolute gem, plagued by back issues."
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"Kindest most loyal dogs will actually retrieve things."
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"Intelligent, responsive, friendly, athletic."
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"Never had an animal that was more part of the family. Mini torpedoes of fun and attitude."
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"The best dog I ever had - she was huge and super fun and loving .."
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"Super loving and a great watch dog .. never been snappy thankfully with the kids and seems to live on my eldest lap."
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"Personally my favourite is a Golden Retriever but all dogs are the best boys and girls in the World."
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"They are a lovely dog and they get on like a house on fire."
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"She was pretty special."
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#2

German Shepherd

4.4
(8)
"The German Shepherd is the perfect mix of a family dog and a defender."
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"My girl is so loveable but she can be very protective."
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"Having two German Shepherds is beneficial for managing multiple dogs."
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"German Shepherds are bred to pace all day and are great for active lifestyles."
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"The German Shepherd is a very nice dog but not athletic enough for the woods."
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"The German Shepherd is a very nice dog but not athletic enough for the woods."
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"I had a pittie mix and now a GSD/pit mix that have been great trail dogs."
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"I prefer large German Shepherds, but finding a sound one is challenging."
#3

Labrador

4.8
(6)
"Gentle, loyal, and loving."
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"Labrador are fantastic dogs especially if you have children."
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"A Labrador, Golden, Poodle, Beagle, and Boxer are all great for what you're looking for."
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"Labradors."
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"Labs are a good option. I have a lab/pit mix that is willing to go as long as I am."
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"Labradors are friendly and good with children."
#4

Golden Retriever

4.7
(6)
"They’re like big teddies and they have amazing hair colour."
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"Playful, smart, and loving."
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"Goldens were the best - they stay close, are easy to train and are great family dogs."
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"Golden retrievers are amazing dogs. Super easy to train, sweet as pie."
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"Goldens are great family dogs but there is going to be A LOT of hair!"
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"Golden Retrievers are excellent family dogs."
#5

Husky

4.3
(6)
"I absolutely love the Husky mixes and have had great experiences with them."
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"I absolutely love the Husky mixes and have had great experiences with them."
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"Canadian corn husky"
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"Husky"
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"My rescue lab/husky/collie/aussie mix is NEVER tired."
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"I wouldn't willingly own a husky."
#6

Cocker Spaniel

4.6
(5)
"Mine is 13 and he’s still the loyalist dog in the world. He is blind though so he runs into furniture quite a lot 😂"
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"She is loyal, friendly, loves cuddles and is as mad as a bag of hammers."
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"Extremely friendly with people, loves other dogs, easy to train, and a cuddle monster at home."
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"Cocker Spaniels are affectionate and playful."
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"Cocker Spaniels can be energetic outdoors but are calm at home."
#7

Lab

4.6
(5)
"My black lab female is athletic, energetic while working, and docile at home."
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"Labs are loyal and dependable, very tough dogs."
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"The lab coat is better than the retriever coat for ticks and stuff."
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"Most popular among my colleagues are Labs and springer spaniels."
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"Solid family pet choice."
#8

Rottweiler

4.4
(5)
"Highly intelligent and playful, they are cuddly and friendly."
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"The most loyal, loving and gentle dog. They do not deserve the stigma attached to them. Fantastic with children as well."
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"Reflects their warrior culture."
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"I like working breeds such as rottweilers, border collies, shelties and their various crosses."
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"Rottweilers require special training and can be very protective."
#9

Poodle

4.2
(5)
"A male standard poodle with a shorter clip is perfect for families. They're sweet, versatile, and easy to train."
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"Poodles are super underrated dogs. Ethically bred ones tend to be healthy, calm, and fairly easily trainable."
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"Maybe a mini poodle? Lots of grooming but standard poodles are pretty common service dogs iirc, and they won’t shed."
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"Poodles and their mixes are great for those with allergies."
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"Requires more upkeep due to grooming costs."
#10

Greyhound

5.0
(4)
"They are such sweet dogs."
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"Adopted a 5-year-old brindle girl, she's part of the family."
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"Beautiful calm elegant dogs."
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"They're gentle, loving, low maintenance supernoodles!"
#11

Australian Cattle Dog

4.8
(4)
"ACDs are absolutely amazing dogs if you put in the time to train them."
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"My Australian cattle dog LOVES hiking and has more stamina than our family combined haha"
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"Australian Cattle Dogs are very active and great for herding."
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"Aussie Healers are energetic and require a lot of activity."
#12

Border Collie

4.5
(4)
"Best dog breed for full-time forestry work due to endurance and ability to work past age 8."
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"Border Collies are intelligent and need mental stimulation."
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"Dogs that are smart, work focused, and very biddable."
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"A Border Collie is a great choice for active individuals who hike regularly."
#13

Labrador Retriever

4.5
(4)
"A lab is a great choice for you. They've actually been trained to sniff out pests like emerald ash borer."
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"Adaptable, friendly, and reliable."
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"Great for part-time forestry work but may have issues with endurance after age 7."
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"Labradors are a good compromise for those who hike occasionally."
#14

Doberman

5.0
(3)
"Beautiful, sleek, and absolute best companion I've ever had."
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"They are protective, agile, and watchful!"
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"We have three dogs. Dobe (85lbs), Weimaraner (75lbs), and Giant Schnauzer (115lbs)."
#15

Lurcher

5.0
(3)
"They are such sweet dogs."
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"Incredibly low maintenance, very quiet, and very loving."
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"Lurchers are very simple dogs, chilled and sweet, good with kids, and great for people who work full time."
#16

Siberian Husky

4.7
(3)
"Funny, stubborn, gentle and gorgeous to look."
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"Matches their connection to nature."
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"Amazing dog to live with, fun, full of personality and affectionate."
#17

Australian Shepherd

4.7
(3)
"An Australian Shephard is a good protective companion, great attitude, loves being outdoors, not annoying, comforting."
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"Working line Aussies are great companions for long-distance running and hiking."
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"Heeler breeds are smart, watchful, loyal, and can be fierce."
#18

Standard Poodle

5.0
(2)
"Extremely protective and easy to train, perfect for utility inspections."
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"They’re basically the perfect fit for what you want."
#19

Chihuahua

5.0
(2)
"Chihuahuas are amazing pets with great personalities, low grooming needs, and minimal health issues."
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"My chihuahua has managed a solid 25 miles in 48 hours when she was nearly 11 years old. She's done several 10+ mile hikes."
#20

Jack Russell

5.0
(2)
"Jack Russell’s are great in my opinion. Small dogs, very cute and totally loyal."
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"I've always loved the big personality and energy of a Jack Russell."
#21

Beagle

4.5
(2)
"Beagles love being outside and are energetic, making them great for outdoor activities."
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"I'm quite loving the Beagle we have at the moment."
#22

Brittany Spaniel

4.5
(2)
"Brittanies don’t look tough but my girl had a motor that was non stop."
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"Liked them all but the Goldens were the best."
#23

Great Dane

4.5
(2)
"I have a great dane who works work me. I am a surveyor and hike all day in Maine."
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"We have a lab/great dane/pyrenees mutt that loves the woods, is tall, has a medium coat, has stamina, and is a good protector."
#24

Terrier

4.5
(2)
"Short haired small/medium (17 lbs)terrier mutt was great for us."
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"Non-toy terriers like fox terriers have endless energy and need a lot of exercise."
#25

Retriever

4.0
(2)
"The retriever coat is good but the lab coat is better for ticks."
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"Both the lab and retriever are awesome dogs, loyal and dependable."
#26

Collie

3.5
(2)
"The most intelligent dog he ever had."
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"Collies require insane amounts of stimulation."
#27

Blue Heeler

3.5
(2)
"She’s full of energy, she listens so well, she’s a good size so she’s easy to pack for."
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"They are not a casual dog lol. I would only recommend that if you could take yours most days."
#28

Springer Spaniel

3.0
(2)
"Springer Spaniels need plenty of activities to stay happy."
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"Hyper fixated on birds and very energetic."
#29

Italian Greyhound

5.0
(1)
"I have a seriously strong bond with my Italian greyhound."
#30

Vizsla

5.0
(1)
"Vizsla. German Shorthaired Pointer. And any of the herding dogs."
#31

Rhodesian Ridgeback

5.0
(1)
"Absolutely solid dogs. We camp, fish and hike - and those dogs had no limits."
#32

Dorkie

5.0
(1)
"I have some dorkie mixes that absolutely LOVE to hike."
#33

German Pointer

5.0
(1)
"I'd love a wirehair German pointer."
#34

Icelandic Sheep Dog

5.0
(1)
"My prof at uni had an icelandic sheep dog named Sunna. She could always keep up in the field and she was so light and strong."
#35

XL Bully

5.0
(1)
"My XL Bully named Princess is the best companion!"
#36

Husky/Rottweiler Mix

5.0
(1)
"My husky/rottie mix dominates trails with me. She has short hair which is nice but it’s on the thicker side."
#37

Cardigan Corgi

5.0
(1)
"Cardigan Corgis are underestimated but can handle long hikes and have great trail manners."
#38

Havenese

5.0
(1)
"Both dogs are easy going and require grooming every 4-6 weeks."
#39

Maltipoo

5.0
(1)
"I had a maltipoo that would hike ten miles."
#40

Busy B Spinone

5.0
(1)
"Very cold hardy, great stamina but not neurotic or crazy in the house. She does great laying around the house on super rainy days."
#41

Mixed Breed

5.0
(1)
"What a smart girl working in the Maplewoods. She'll be two in December."
#42

Fido

5.0
(1)
"Cattle dogs work well for hiking and carrying their stuff."
#43

Hovawart

5.0
(1)
"The best dog breed differs from person to person depending on their lifestyle and work life."
#44

Border Terrier

5.0
(1)
"Incredible breed. So much personality."
#45

Bull Terrier

5.0
(1)
"Entirely different, but another one full of personality."
#46

Bull Mastiff

5.0
(1)
"They are the biggest babies and amazing with kids!"
#47

Spaniel

5.0
(1)
"Spaniels are extremely needy but very affectionate, staying puppy-like their whole lives."
#48

Olde English Bulldogge

5.0
(1)
"An absolute unit of a dog, soft and gentle."
#49

English Bulldog

5.0
(1)
"He sleeps all day, gets treats and walks. Has the best life."
#50

Border Collies

5.0
(1)
"Border Collies are intelligent and energetic dogs, perfect for active families."
#51

Cavachons

5.0
(1)
"So beautiful, intelligent and loving."
#52

Jack Russel

5.0
(1)
"Play fetch all day long."
#53

Shih Tzu

5.0
(1)
"Shih Tzus are incredibly loyal and have a really friendly nature."
#54

Cavapoo

5.0
(1)
"Lovely temperament, always ready to play but equally happy to just lie around."
#55

Basset Hound

5.0
(1)
"Basset Hounds are adorable, I've had four, big floppy cuddle machines."
#56

Pomeranian

5.0
(1)
"Very smart, cuddly and playful. She’s just so cute."
#57

King Charles Spaniel

5.0
(1)
"A loving lap dog with medium energy."
#58

Norwegian Elkhound

5.0
(1)
"She’s probably the best dog I’ve ever had. They do have a prey drive but I’ve never had a single problem with her running off to chase stuff."
#59

German Shorthair

5.0
(1)
"They’re insane but with the right training they can be the most loyal protective field/ gun dogs you can get."
#60

Scottish Terrier

5.0
(1)
"Complements their mountainous homeland."
#61

Saluki

5.0
(1)
"Mirrors their refined tastes."
#62

Bernese Mountain Dog

5.0
(1)
"Suits their peaceful and strong nature."
#63

Basenji

5.0
(1)
"Reflects their tribal and hunter aspects."
#64

Xoloitzcuintli

5.0
(1)
"Represents them well as a misunderstood breed."
#65

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

5.0
(1)
"Perfect companion for their business ventures."
#66

Doberman Pinscher

5.0
(1)
"Interesting choice for their guard dog qualities."
#67

Wire Haired Pointing Griffon

5.0
(1)
"This breed is energetic and requires multiple walks daily, making them great for active owners."
#68

Malinois

5.0
(1)
"Malinois are energetic and require a lot of exercise."
#69

Bluetick Coonhound

5.0
(1)
"My Bluetick coonhound is a great hiking companion!"
#70

Australian Cattle Dog/Kelpie

5.0
(1)
"These dogs are built for that shite."
#71

Breton

4.0
(1)
"I adopted a Breton when he was 8yo and he made me eat dust on the trails."
#72

Boxer

4.0
(1)
"I backpack with my 90lb Boxer/German Shepard mix - he absolutley loves it."
#73

American Bulldog

4.0
(1)
"Sweet temperament but dog aggressive towards others."
#74

Stuffed Animal

4.0
(1)
"A cute stuffed pomeranian that makes a great gift."
#75

Schnauzer

4.0
(1)
"A more affectionate wee thing I've never seen though, wouldn't be without him."
#76

Redbone

4.0
(1)
"A large Redbone hound is tough and can keep up with horses."
#77

Cat

4.0
(1)
"Cats are a better fit for those who love pets but lack the time for a dog."
#78

Fi

4.0
(1)
"The Fi cell tracker collar is useful around civilization."
#79

Shetland Sheepdog

4.0
(1)
"I like working breeds such as rottweilers, border collies, shelties and their various crosses."
#80

Corgi

4.0
(1)
"Definitely have a corgi, amazing dogs."
#81

Coonhound

4.0
(1)
"There are plenty of hunting hound breeds like the coonhounds."
#82

Swiss Mountain Dog

4.0
(1)
"Other pure breeds from that worked in the north or in European mountains like Swiss Mountain Dogs, Chinooks, Smooth Collies, etc."
#83

Sight Hound

4.0
(1)
"Nice but more delicate."
#84

Britney and Jack Russel mix

4.0
(1)
"They handled the miles well and were good at being lazy on rainy days."
#85

Belgian Malinois

4.0
(1)
"Belgian Malinois are excellent working dogs for active owners."
#86

Great Pyrenees

3.0
(1)
"Great Pyrenees need jobs to do and specific lifestyles to be happy."
#87

Pit Bull x Boxer

3.0
(1)
"Goofy and energetic, but a big scaredy cat."
#88

Bichon Frise

2.0
(1)
"Very hard work with barking and control."
#89

Maltese

2.0
(1)
"Very hard work with barking and control."
#90

Dachshund

1.0
(1)
"We had to put our sweet girl to sleep two weeks ago. She was 15 and we are absolutely heartbroken."
#91

Brachycephalic breeds

1.0
(1)
"I wouldn't willingly own a brachycephalic breed."
#92

-oodles

1.0
(1)
"I wouldn't willingly own any of the various -oodles."
#93

Shiba Inu

1.0
(1)
"Not the easiest to train and very varied in their temperament."

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