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How to Score Your Dog's Energy Level
Low Energy
	Because these dogs lie around most of the time, they make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. These couch potatoes require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day. How to spot a low-energy dog: Untrained low-energy dogs may wag their tails and come up to you, but they're usually not the type to incessantly jump. Look for the dog who interacts with people and other dogs but does not engage in sustained, vigorous play.
Medium Energy
	These dogs are mellow most of the time, but they will have bursts of energy. A great dog if you want a dog to go running with or to play with at the park, but you're not looking for exceptional physical talent. How to spot a medium-energy dog: Medium-energy dogs typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house, but they'll calm down fairly naturally after five to 10 minutes.
High Energy
	Without regular exercise, high-energy dogs are always raring to go; they can play all day and night. You've got to dedicate a lot of time to making sure these dogs get plenty of mental and physical exercise or all that pent-up energy can lead to destructive behaviors. How to spot a high-energy dog: Look for the dog who runs up to you and jumps like crazy or insists that you play tug-of-war or fetch by constantly bringing you a toy. These dogs usually have a tail that wags at a hundred miles an hour.
Performance
	Performance dogs are hard at work day in, day out... and love it! Herding sheep, helping others, hauling gear, playing sports or any daily intense activity; it does not get much better than that! These dogs are never "spotted;" rather they are bred and/or trained to perform these specialized task or engage in highly exhaustive activities.