Best Dogs for Hiking and Climbing

Bred to pull sleds for miles, Huskies have incredible endurance making them ideal hiking and backpacking companions.

Siberian Husky

Athletic vizslas thrive on outdoor adventures. Their boundless energy excels on hikes, and they're agile climbers too.

Vizsla

Intelligent, obedient German shepherds take well to navigating all types of terrain by your side. Their stamina suits mountains treks.

German Shepherd

Tireless border collies will eagerly follow you anywhere outdoors, including scaling rocky slopes - they live for activity and challenges.

Border Collie

Like border collies, Australian shepherds have amazing stamina and herding instincts perfect for all-day excursions over hill and dale. 

Australian Shepherd 

Friendly Labs make wonderful hiking buddies, providing companionship while tackling any trail. Their athleticism aids climbing too.

Labrador Retriever

Bred to hunt lions, Rhodesian ridgebacks are brave and athletic dogs adept at scaling rough ground and rocky peaks.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

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