Comments on: for the love of a hike – great hiking breeds

By: adventureweiner

adventureweiner — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:19:02 +0000

I hike all the time with my weiner dogs. Those dogs can go, go, go and make great hiking companions if you give them the chance. One of my dogs hiked 15 miles on one day with us.

By: Daryl

Daryl — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:58:26 +0000

My Dog, patches, is an Amstaff with a seemingly never-ending supply of energy. He’s been the best hiking companion I could hope for. His strength and athletic build makes for a great, tireless companion, though his short coat requires a little added warmth half the year here in Michigan(thanls for making some great jackets!)

By: Emily Horch

Emily Horch — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:04:25 +0000

Great blog, website and products! Kudos for recognizing Rotties as hikers… my Brogan easily carries extra water, clothing, sunscreen and the first aid kit on our day hikes.

But best hiking dog ever (in my little world) goes to the late great Mama Jodhi, a pit bull extraordinaire. She always led the way and if I let her pick the fork in the trail we never got lost or ended up stranded on a mountainside forced to scoot down on our behinds. If I myself picked the trail the latter scenarios were way too common.

Jodhi retired from long hikes at 13 and I doubt if I’ll find another trail guide or hiking buddy of her ilk again. My advice to hikers: adopt a rescue pittie and you won’t be sorry!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:34:51 +0000

It’s a bit unconventional, but my sheltie is a great hiking dog. He’s not so great in hot weather, but when it’s cool, he loves to hit the trail! We took him backpacking in Shenandoah Nat’l Park and he did great. There were 5 of us and every few minutes he’d stop and look behind him, as if to “count” all his people. He’s a herder afterall, and he has to make sure we’re all there!

By: ruffwear

ruffwear — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:35:53 +0000

Patrick (Kruse) has always been a big fan of Australian Cattle dogs. In fact, we have a few owners of this breed in the office. Their motivated and energetic nature make for great adventure buddies.