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What breed of dog would make a good trail and camping dog?

I go camping and horse back riding all the time and I would like to get a dog that was able to come with me. I know each dog is different but I would like to know a breed that would be a good fit/ happy as a trail dog, and able to go for 6-10 hours. My main concern is that the dog has to be friendly with other people or dogs that we might come across and that it’s big enough where I don’t have to constantly worry about it being around the horses, and of course I would wanna dog that generally would stick with us! Chasing a squirrel or deer is okay but I wouldn’t want it to go off and not come back when I call.

I always wanted a Great Perinese but I know they tend to not listen the best (which could be dangerous when trail ridding) and blue heelers and Ausies have to high a higher chance of being agressive or over protective (I’ve had them in the past and love them but I don’t want another) I was thinking maybe a Vizsla but I am not sure? Any ideas?? Or experiences on what to get or not to??

I know any dog can have good or bad traits and I plain on doing a lot of training, but I want to start out on the right foot with the right instinctual manirisms.

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Normally, it depends on personal choice, but as I think Pitbull puppies are best breed that make a good trail. You can read further about https://matterhow.com/dog/pitbull-puppies/ (Pitbull Puppies)

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Pitbull or pitbull mix. Friendly and easy to train. Plenty of wonderful already trained pitbulls in shelters all the way across the nation. Most are great dogs!

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Vizsla are tireless hiker and will keep up with you walking, running, biking, 4x4, dirtbike at speeds up to 40 mph. The biggest down side is they are very clingy to their master (Alpha) and can be prone to seperation anxiety. I'm on my second V now and only other dog I have found that comes close is German Shorthaired Pointer GSP - they in contrast be very independent and have no need to cuddle with Alpha.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5y6f3dOp00

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Maybe look into the working or sporting breeds. Dogs that are bred to be out all day working

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You can't go wrong with a Labrador Retriever

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Definitely a Golden retriever. Perfect with horses. Friendly and loving

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Labs are great! You may also want to consider a German Shorthair Pointer. They are excellent camping and hiking companions, it's like they are born for that life!

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German shepherd, Australian shepherd, bully mix, golden retriever, border collie, labradoodle, poodle, lab. There are so many. I hike with my German Shepherds all the time but I wish they had a lab like coat so mud cake off easier.

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Standard Poodle.

They are extremely smart and can go all day. They are hunting dogs and have the perfect blend of all-day energy and loyalty. They are big enough that you don't have to worry about them on the trail, yet light enough to swing over your saddle if needed. I trail walk my Poodles off-leash all the time. Best trail dogs ever as long as you train them.

Plus their coat protects them to a degree from mosquito bits and ticks. You can trim them any way you like. There is a famous quote about the Standard Poodles:

"Poodles are Labs with a college education. My Poodle will do anything your Labrador will do. After a day of retrieving in the field, your Lab wants to curl up and snore in front of the fire. My Poodle wants to be a fourth at bridge and tell naughty stories." --Ann Rogers Clark