German Shorthaired Pointer

If canicross is the plan, the German Shorthaired Pointer has the engine and the willingness to lean into a harness. It was developed as an all-round gundog for long days of hunting, pointing and retrieving, and its dense, water-resistant coat shrugs off wet trails better than a Vizsla's. Budget for that work rate most days, not just at weekends: an under-exercised GSP is a restless housemate. A 2024 UK study put its median longevity at 13 years, which means plenty of running seasons once it is grown.