A RUNNING START

Your dream jogging buddy has four legs and a fur coat, and she's ready to go.

- JUNO DE MELO

Make Sure Your Pup Is Up for It

Not all dogs are cut out to pound the pavement. "Smooshed-faced, brachycephalic breeds [bulldogs, pugs, and Boston terriers are a few] can have a hard time breathing and should not go for runs," says Justine Lee, DVM, a veterinarian in St. Paul, Minnesota, who regularly runs with her pit bull mix.

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