Ranking Dog Breeds from Very Active to Very Lazy

Last Updated: Nov 22, 2022

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Dog Breeds with Very High Energy Level
Dog Breeds that are Lazy

Introduction

It used to be very difficult to reliably measure the temperament of dogs.

However, in 2015, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania developed the Canine Behavioral Assessment & Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ) tool.

Many research studies have shown that the C-BARQ tool can reliably measure the behavior of dogs.

With data from the C-BARQ tool, you can calculate how bad or good the temperament of a dog breed is.

We analyzed data from the C-BARQ database to obtain the temperament score of dog breeds for Energy Level. This allowed us to rank dogs based on Energy Level.

Note that the fact that a dog breed ranks high for bad behavior does not mean all hope is lost for the dog breed. With proper early training, you can always mold a dog`s temperament into what you want.

Also, smaller dog breeds tend to have high aggression scores. However, aggression in small dog breeds is usually born out of insecurities or fear, and less from the meanness of their hearts.

Note that Energy Level is one of the 14 temperament components that the C-BARQ test measures.

The complete 14 temperament components are:

Below is our ranking of dog breeds based on Energy Level.

Click on the link for each breed to learn more about the complete temperament of the breed.

Click here to see our ranking of dog breeds from the ones with the overall `best` temperament to the ones with the `worst` temperament.

Dog Breeds with Very High Energy Level

1. Belgian Malinois

Weight of the Belgian Malinois : 40 to 80 pounds

Height of the Belgian Malinois : 22 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Belgian Malinois : 12 to 14 years

Belgian Malinois Puppy Price : $850 to $1800

See list of Reputable Belgian Malinois Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Belgian Malinois

2. Belgian Tervuren

Weight of the Belgian Tervuren : 40 to 70 pounds

Height of the Belgian Tervuren : 21 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Belgian Tervuren : 10 to 12 years

Belgian Tervuren Puppy Price : $1200 to $2000

See list of Reputable Belgian Tervuren Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Belgian Tervuren

3. Fox Terrier (Toy)

Weight of the Toy Fox Terrier : 3 to 7 pounds

Height of the Toy Fox Terrier : 8 to 11 inches at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Toy Fox Terrier : 13 to 14 years

Toy Fox Terrier Puppy Price : $1000 to $1595

See list of Reputable Toy Fox Terrier Puppy Breeders here

4. German Shorthaired Pointer

Weight of the German Shorthaired Pointer : 45 to 70 pounds

Height of the German Shorthaired Pointer : 1 foot, 9 inches to 2 feet, 1 inch tall at the sho

Lifespan of the German Shorthaired Pointer : 12 to 15 years

German Shorthaired Pointer Puppy Price : $800 to $1300

See list of Reputable German Shorthaired Pointer Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the German Shorthaired Pointer

5. Ibizan Hound

Weight of the Ibizan Hound : 45 to 50 pounds

Height of the Ibizan Hound : 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Ibizan Hound : 10 to 14 years

See list of Reputable Ibizan Hound Puppy Breeders here

6. Australian Cattle Dog

Weight of the Australian Cattle Dog : 30 to 50 pounds

Height of the Australian Cattle Dog : 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Australian Cattle Dog : 12 to 15 years

Australian Cattle Dog Puppy Price : $500 to $996

See list of Reputable Australian Cattle Dog Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Australian Cattle Dog

7. Pit Bull mix

8. Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Weight of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi : 25 to 38 pounds

Height of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi : 10 inches to 1 foot tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Cardigan Welsh Corgi : 12 to 15 years

Cardigan Welsh Corgi Puppy Price : $1000 to $2600

See list of Reputable Cardigan Welsh Corgi Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Cardigan Welsh Corgi

9. Brittany

Weight of the Brittany : 30 to 40 pounds

Height of the Brittany : 1 foot, 5 inches to 1 foot, 8 inches tall at the s

Lifespan of the Brittany : 10 to 13 years

Brittany Puppy Price : $800 to $1200

See list of Reputable Brittany Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Brittany

10. Airedale Terrier

Weight of the Airedale Terrier : 40 to 65 pounds

Height of the Airedale Terrier : 21 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Airedale Terrier : 10 to 13 years

Airedale Terrier Puppy Price : $1000 to $1800

See list of Reputable Airedale Terrier Puppy Breeders here

Dog Breeds that are Lazy

1. Kuvasz

Weight of the Kuvasz : 70 to 115 pounds

Height of the Kuvasz : 26 to 30 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Kuvasz : 10 to 12 years

Kuvasz Puppy Price : $2000 to $2000

See list of Reputable Kuvasz Puppy Breeders here

2. Anatolian Shepherd

Weight of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog : 80 to 150 pounds

Height of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog : 2 feet, 3 inches to 2 feet, 5 inches tall at the s

Lifespan of the Anatolian Shepherd Dog : 11 to 13 years

Anatolian Shepherd Dog Puppy Price : $750 to $1150

See list of Reputable Anatolian Shepherd Dog Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Anatolian Shepherd Dog

3. Greyhound

Weight of the Greyhound : 50 to 85 pounds

Height of the Greyhound : 2 feet, 1 inch to 2 feet, 6 inches tall at the sho

Lifespan of the Greyhound : 12 to 15 years

Greyhound Puppy Price : $500 to $800

See list of Reputable Greyhound Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Greyhound

4. Great Pyrenees

Weight of the Great Pyrenees : 85 to 160 pounds

Height of the Great Pyrenees : 25 to 32 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Great Pyrenees : 10 to 12 years

Great Pyrenees Puppy Price : $500 to $1000

See list of Reputable Great Pyrenees Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Great Pyrenees

5. Pekingese

Weight of the Pekingese : 7 to 14 pounds

Height of the Pekingese : 6 to 9 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Pekingese : 12 to 15 years

Pekingese Puppy Price : $1288 to $2500

See list of Reputable Pekingese Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Pekingese

6. Black and Tan Coonhound

Weight of the Black and Tan Coonhound : 75 to 100 pounds

Height of the Black and Tan Coonhound : 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Black and Tan Coonhound : 10 to 12 years

Black and Tan Coonhound Puppy Price : $400 to $800

See list of Reputable Black and Tan Coonhound Puppy Breeders here

7. Eurasier

Weight of the Eurasier : 40 pounds to 71 pounds

Height of the Eurasier : 19 inches to 24 inches

See list of Reputable Eurasier Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Eurasier

8. Italian Greyhound

Weight of the Italian Greyhound : 6 to 15 pounds

Height of the Italian Greyhound : 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Italian Greyhound : 14 to 15 years

Italian Greyhound Puppy Price : $1500 to $2250

See list of Reputable Italian Greyhound Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Italian Greyhound

9. Lhasa Apso

Weight of the Lhasa Apso : 12 to 15 pounds

Height of the Lhasa Apso : 9 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Lhasa Apso : 12 to 15 years

Lhasa Apso Puppy Price : $1500 to $1996

See list of Reputable Lhasa Apso Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Lhasa Apso

10. Chow Chow

Weight of the Chow Chow : 40 to 70 pounds

Height of the Chow Chow : 17 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder

Lifespan of the Chow Chow : 12 to 15 years

Chow Chow Puppy Price : $1000 to $2500

See list of Reputable Chow Chow Puppy Breeders here

Guide on how much food to feed the Chow Chow

See below the full ranking of dog breeds based on Energy Level.

Energy-Level Rank	Breed	Energy-Level Score
1	Belgian Malinois	100.0 %
2	Belgian Tervuren	91.4 %
3	Fox Terrier (Toy)	88.3 %
4	German Shorthaired Pointer	86.4 %
5	Ibizan Hound	85.3 %
6	Australian Cattle Dog	82.9 %
7	Pit Bull mix	81.0 %
8	Cardigan Welsh Corgi	80.9 %
9	Brittany	80.0 %
10	Airedale Terrier	79.7 %
11	Jack Russell Terrier	79.1 %
12	Fox Terrier (Smooth)	79.0 %
13	Dingo	78.5 %
14	Portuguese Water Dog	78.3 %
15	Staffordshire Bull Terrier	77.0 %
16	Lagotto Romagnolo	76.7 %
17	Australian Silky Terrier	76.5 %
18	Australian Kelpie	76.2 %
19	Gordon Setter	76.0 %
20	Parson Russell Terrier	75.5 %
21	Boxer	75.4 %
22	English Bulldog	75.0 %
23	Giant Schnauzer	74.3 %
24	Flat-Coated Retriever	73.2 %
25	American Eskimo Dog	73.2 %
26	Border Collie	71.3 %
27	Vizsla	71.3 %
28	Doberman Pinscher	70.7 %
29	Irish Water Spaniel	70.6 %
30	Dalmatian	70.2 %
31	Chesapeake Bay Retriever	70.1 %
32	Fox Terrier (Wire/Wire-haired)	68.9 %
33	Australian Shepherd	68.5 %
34	Bull Terrier	68.2 %
35	American Pit Bull Terrier	68.2 %
36	Rat Terrier	68.1 %
37	Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever	67.5 %
38	Miniature Pinscher	67.4 %
39	Pit Bull	67.2 %
40	West Highland White Terrier	65.5 %
41	Belgian Sheepdog	65.3 %
42	American Bulldog	65.2 %
43	Alaskan Husky	65.2 %
44	Boston Terrier	64.5 %
45	Schipperke	64.1 %
46	Weimaraner	64.0 %
47	Maltese	63.4 %
48	Poodle (Miniature)	62.8 %
49	Cocker Spaniel (American)	62.5 %
50	German Shepherd	62.1 %
51	Havanese	62.0 %
52	Old English Sheepdog	61.8 %
53	Pomeranian	61.5 %
54	Papillon	60.5 %
55	Miniature Schnauzer	60.5 %
56	Poodle (Toy)	60.3 %
57	Dachshund	59.3 %
58	Redbone Coonhound	58.3 %
59	Yorkshire Terrier	58.2 %
60	Poodle (Standard)	57.9 %
61	German Wirehaired Pointer	57.5 %
62	Shetland Sheepdog	57.3 %
63	Labrador Retriever	57.1 %
64	Pembroke Welsh Corgi	56.8 %
65	Irish Setter	56.6 %
66	Siberian Husky	55.7 %
67	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier	55.1 %
68	Rottweiler	55.0 %
69	Afghan Hound	54.4 %
70	Cairn Terrier	54.1 %
71	Pointer	54.0 %
72	Cocker Spaniel (English)	53.6 %
73	American Staffordshire Terrier	53.4 %
74	English Springer Spaniel	53.4 %
75	Scottish Terrier	52.3 %
76	French Bulldog	52.3 %
77	Border Terrier	52.0 %
78	Bichon Frise	51.9 %
79	Golden Retriever	51.5 %
80	Samoyed	51.0 %
81	Chihuahua	50.3 %
82	Chinese Shar-Pei	48.3 %
83	Shih Tzu	48.3 %
84	Chinese Crested	48.1 %
85	Cavalier King Charles Spaniel	47.6 %
86	Bouvier des Flandres	47.3 %
87	Saint Bernard	46.7 %
88	Pug	46.5 %
89	Beagle	45.5 %
90	Norwegian Elkhound	44.6 %
91	Shiba Inu	44.4 %
92	Bearded Collie	42.6 %
93	Treeing Walker Coonhound	42.4 %
94	Bernese Mountain Dog	42.1 %
95	Borzoi	42.0 %
96	Bullmastiff	40.1 %
97	Collie	38.7 %
98	Keeshond	37.4 %
99	English Setter	37.0 %
100	Great Dane	36.5 %
101	Akita	34.1 %
102	Rhodesian Ridgeback	33.8 %
103	Alaskan Malamute	32.9 %
104	Basenji	32.4 %
105	Bulldog	32.1 %
106	Standard Schnauzer	31.9 %
107	Dachshund (Miniature)	30.5 %
108	Tibetan Terrier	30.0 %
109	Irish Wolfhound	30.0 %
110	Basset Hound	29.2 %
111	Mastiff (English)	29.0 %
112	Chinook	28.0 %
113	Newfoundland	27.6 %
114	Whippet	26.2 %
115	Chow Chow	23.9 %
116	Lhasa Apso	23.7 %
117	Italian Greyhound	23.6 %
118	Eurasier	23.1 %
119	Black and Tan Coonhound	19.7 %
120	Pekingese	18.2 %
121	Great Pyrenees	17.1 %
122	Greyhound	11.7 %
123	Anatolian Shepherd	9.4 %
124	Kuvasz	0.0 %