What is the most excitable dog breed?

The beagle breed is one that has only really become popular in a big way as a pet and companion over the course of the last couple of decades, and for most of their history they were kept almost exclusively as working dogs. Beagles are cheerful, friendly dogs that tend to be highly social and get on well with strangers, and they can also be very vocal and prone to lots of barking and possibly howling. They thrive within a pack situation, and enjoy working with other dogs, where their excitable natures can be channelled into a useful purpose. The Cairn terrier is a native Scottish dog breed, and like virtually all terrier breeds they are lively, quick and tenacious, as well as being intelligent and easily bored. Their lively natures contribute to making them very excitable too. The Yorkshire terrier is one of the most popular small dog breeds in the UK, and they are in great demand as pets with people from all walks of life. They are loving and affectionate, and enjoy having someone around for company – and they like to curl up in the lap of their favourite people and chill out. However, they are also very lively little dogs that tend to be very excitable, and will often make their own entertainment. The Miniature schnauzer is the smallest of the different schnauzer dog sizes, and they are leggy but compact with a distinctive beard and eyebrows that gives them a rather serious expression, they are a very excitable breed as a whole, and need a lot of exercise, play, and mental stimulation to keep them happy. The West Highland terrier is a small, cute Scottish dog breed that is really popular all across the UK, West Highland terriers are as a whole a very excitable breed, and this is often most pronounced in younger dogs – although they tend to keep a youthful outlook on life well into old age. The fox terrier is yet another terrier breed that merits inclusion within the six most excitable dog breeds overall, and as their name suggests, the breed was originally kept and bred for working purposes, flushing out foxes when hunting with hounds, they are widely known as a “busy” breed, always looking for something to do, and they also tend to be quite vocal and prone to barking a lot when excited – which is a lot of the time.

Dalmatian enthusiastic companions with a playful personality, these old carriage dogs use to run for miles alongside the horses. These excitable pups can easily play for over an hour at a time, and truly need that interaction. Labradoodle this mixed breed has all the energy of poodles and labs mixed together to get one excitable dog. They are cute, fun to pet, and love to lay on the couch during downtime. But when it's uptime, they can run around in circles for at least an hour, and love nothing more then playing a good game of fetch with their beloved human. Vizsla if you're an outdoor enthusiast, then a Vizsla is the right breed of dog for you. Not only will these pups keep up with you no matter what your outside activity is, but they can also stay active consistently for at least an hour and a half, and will often outlast you. Weimaraners were bred to be hunting dogs, and were chosen for their speed, dedication, and intelligence. Short-haired and sleek, these pups don't get over-heated quickly and have energy that will last them hours when they are playing.

Some types of dog are naturally more excited than others. Potential dog owners should be aware that these pups are likely to get massively excited by everything from the doorbell and postman to you simply getting up off the sofa. These are the ten breeds of dog that are predisposed to being most excitable. 1. Beagle For most of their history, the Beagle has mainly been kept as a hunting dog. Their excitable and alert nature, habit of barking at any stimulus and love of running in packs can cause issues in a sedate family home. 2. Jack Russell Terrier The last of the terriers on our list, the tiny Jack Russell is a contender for the most energy per pound of pup. If they don't get enough exercise then that energy has to go somewhere - mainly barking and jumping around for the slightest tiny reason. 3. Cairn Terrier There are no shortage of terriers on this list - and for good reason. Dog breeds like the Cairn Terrier are fiercely intelligent and easily bored. While that will seldom lead to aggression, they are always on the lookout for something to do and are real bundles of energy.