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What is the best type of dog to go hiking with?
I have a boxer. He is in great shape, but the fact that he has a punched in nose makes me think he might not be able to hike as well as I would like.
Since I would love a breed to go hiking with on moderate to difficult trails, can anyone tell me a good, friendly breed to go with?
Thank you so much!
You guys are great! Thank you so much!
Answer:
I've got a shepherd/terrier mix, about 40 pounds at 10 months. He's got a shorter, coarse coat, pointy muzzle and legs so long we joke that he's part deer. We just got back from a 5+ mile semi-hilly hike through snow, ice, and slush, and he'd be open to more if I didn't have to get some work done (too bad I'm sitting here on Y!A!).
Why don't you just give your boxer a try on a shorter, moderate trail. If he does well, try a slightly longer or slightly more difficult one... work him up to it. Just make sure you have water available for him. Something tells me your boxer would be up to the challenge, especially if you worked him up to it. Of course, you'd have to be careful on obscenely hot days.
If not, I agree with others that herding dogs are great hiking companions. My mom has Australian Heeler/Shepherd mixes, and they are fantastic on trails, stay close, and can go all day. They're obedient, their coats aren't too thick, and they have pointier muzzles and sturdy, average-sized paws.
Either way, yay you for getting out and moving... and getting out with a dog!
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