Chloe with her fetch ball. |
But did you know not all dogs have such a sense of humor? In fact, a study at the University of California-Davis examined 56 different dog breeds to determine their degree of playfulness. Using balls, Frisbees, or Kong toys, each dog was evaluated in their willingness to participate in a game of fetch and hide-and-seek. The results of that interesting research is shown below:
GROUP 1 - Most Playful:
Irish Setter, English Springer Spaniel, Miniature Schnauzer, Cairn Terrier, Airedale Terrier, Standard Poodle, Shetland Sheepdog, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd, Miniature Poodle and German Shorthaired Pointer.
GROUP 2 - Above Average Playfulness:
Vizsla, Fox Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Boston Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, West Highland White Terrier, Toy Poodle, German Shepherd, Silky Terrier, Welsh Corgi and Shih-Tzu.
GROUP 3 - Average Playfulness:
Dachshund, Weimaraner, Bichon Frise, Cocker Spaniel, Scottish Terrier, Dalmatian, Boxer, Pug, Maltese, Beagle, Collie and Brittany Spaniel.
GROUP 4 - Below Average Playfulness:
Norwegian Elkhound, Doberman Pinscher, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Siberian Husky, Keeshond, Afghan Hound, Pomeranian, Lhasa Apso, Newfoundland, English Sheepdog and Great Dane.
GROUP 5 - Least Playful:
Samoyed, Chihuahua, Rottweiler, Pekingese, Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Saint Bernard, Basset Hound, Chow Chow, Bulldog and Bloodhound.
If your level of activity is that of a couch potato, or you live a less strenuous life, don’t get a dog breed that’s listed within Groups 1 to 3, otherwise you’ll never get any rest, and your dog will never receive the amount of physical activity that they need.
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