What kind of dog is energetic, smart,med-large size short hair (Not a Lab)?

Question

I an looking for a breed of dog with a lot of energy, if it swims even better. I want it to be smart and be able to be trained. most would say go with a Lab, but I don't want a lab I want something different. So if you have a breed of dog in mind let me know

Answer 1

Boxer or boxer x. They are full of energy and eager to please. There are also many dogs in the working and hearding groups that fit the bill, maybe even a retired greyhound? Terriers are very energetic as well. Go to the shelter and see what they have, you may end up like me and bring one home that you didnt know you were looking for. You will also be saving a life. Good luck!

Answer 2

Chesapeake Bay Retriever
English Pointer
Weimeraner
Australian Cattle Dog
Doberman Pinscher
Greyhound
Beagle ( 15 inch)
American Foxhound
English Foxhound
Harrier
Catahoula Leopard Dog
Redtick Coonhound
Black and Tan Coonhound
Bluetick Coonhound
Greater Swiss Mountain Dog
Rottweiler
Dalmation
German Shorthaired Pointer
Boxer
etc.....

There are so many breeds,and you might find an ideal mixed breed at your local shelter who fills the bill.Good luck.

Answer 3

The Boxer is a great dog. Very entegetic and loves to swim once you teach it to swim. They are smart but are a little hard headed. They think they are lap dogs and are very gentle with small children. The are best described as being class clowns making them a laugh a minute.

Here is a video about Boxers...
Click on the "working dogs" on the right side of the screen then scroll down to find the Boxer.
http://animal.discovery.com/beyond/index.html?playerId=203719213&categoryId=211217098

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Then you need to get something in the Sporting Group... like a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Golden Retriever, there's also this really interesting rare type called the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, you could even get a German Shepard.
I have one and she has so much energy! Hope I helped!

Answer 6

Id say a boxer, theyre great with other people energetic, easily trained. Ive had 2 and they were both great and they both loved the water. Also think about a border collie theyre really sweet too and theyre super smart.

Answer 7

to be honest a APBT would be great. The media and "pit bull" hype doesn't tell you this but they fit all the descriptions you give probably except for the swimming part. Some like water and some don't. I have a 6 month APBT and he's great. Taught him how to sit the first day I had him at 6 wks old. They love to be around you and to please you.

Answer 8

short hair is good for some people, others, not. it depends exactly what u look like

Answer 9

Border collie, heelers, Dalmation, Almost any of the hunting breeds (Weim, pointer, german shorthair pointer, etc), Vizsla, Ridgeback you might also look into the hounds...I don't know about their energy levels, but I imagine if you could hunt with them, their energy levels should be pretty good.

Answer 10

Kelpies are great smart dogs, So are cattle dogs. They are both med size and love water