So to help you in the search for the perfect four -
legged running partner, we've made a list of the best dog breeds for runners and what makes them a perfect match.
Not exact matches
And so you are not just going to learn your breathing techniques if you are going to go
run a marathon, you are going to train your body, and you are going to get ready for it, you're going to strengthen your
legs, and you are going to strengthen parts of your body that you haven't imagined, I remember my sister saying that her arms hurt after birth — she didn't had the strength in her arms to really use them to pull against whatever she was pulling against, whether it was her
partner or someone else, to birth her baby.
Don't let his little
legs fool you either, he is a great hiking or
running partner.
Your four -
legged partner can't verbally tell you when he gets those awful stomach cramps from
running, so make sure you pay attention to his body language.
If you've been looking for a four -
legged walking or
running partner, Boxers are a great choice!
Sounds obvious, but smaller or short -
legged pets are probably not your best marathon training
partners; they're not born to
run long distances like Labs or retrievers.