How much exercise does your dog actually need?

Every breed is different. Browse our walking and care guides to find the right daily routine for your dog โ€” then track it all with DogApp.

Small Breeds

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low

French Bulldog

20โ€“30 min/day ยท 16โ€“28 lbs

Short walks, big personality โ€” and a breed that overheats faster than you think

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moderate

Yorkshire Terrier

30โ€“45 min/day ยท 4โ€“7 lbs

Small dog, big personality โ€” and more exercise needs than you'd think

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moderate

Dachshund

30โ€“60 min/day ยท 11โ€“32 lbs

That long back isn't just cute โ€” it needs daily protection

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moderate

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

30โ€“45 min/day ยท 13โ€“18 lbs

The perfect lap dog that still needs its daily walks โ€” and regular heart checks

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low

Shih Tzu

20โ€“30 min/day ยท 9โ€“16 lbs

Bred for palaces, happy in apartments โ€” but still needs a daily stroll

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moderate

Miniature Schnauzer

45โ€“60 min/day ยท 11โ€“20 lbs

Small, sturdy, and surprisingly athletic โ€” don't underestimate the Schnauzer walk

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moderate

Pomeranian

20โ€“30 min/day ยท 3โ€“7 lbs

Five pounds of fearless energy โ€” Poms need walks, not just a purse

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low

Maltese

20โ€“30 min/day ยท 4โ€“7 lbs

A lapdog by reputation, an explorer by nature โ€” Maltese love their daily walks

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low

Chihuahua

20โ€“30 min/day ยท 2โ€“6 lbs

The world's smallest dog has the world's biggest attitude about walks

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very high

Jack Russell Terrier

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 9โ€“15 lbs

Ten pounds of pure chaos โ€” unless you walk them enough

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moderate

Cockapoo

40โ€“60 min/day ยท 12โ€“25 lbs

The oldest designer breed is more athletic than its lap-dog reputation suggests

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moderate

Cavapoo

30โ€“50 min/day ยท 9โ€“25 lbs

A gentle companion that needs more daily exercise than most owners expect

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moderate

Maltipoo

30โ€“45 min/day ยท 5โ€“15 lbs

A tiny companion with more exercise needs than most apartment owners realize

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low

Yorkipoo

20โ€“30 min/day ยท 4โ€“15 lbs

A tiny, bold mix that needs more mental stimulation than physical exercise

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low

Chiweenie

20โ€“30 min/day ยท 5โ€“12 lbs

A spunky Chihuahua-Dachshund mix that needs back-safe exercise and big-dog confidence management

Medium Breeds

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high

Poodle

60โ€“90 (Standard), 30โ€“45 (Miniature/Toy) min/day ยท 4โ€“70 lbs (varies by size)

Don't let the haircut fool you โ€” Poodles are serious athletes

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low

Bulldog

20โ€“30 min/day ยท 40โ€“50 lbs

Low energy doesn't mean low maintenance โ€” Bulldogs need careful daily monitoring

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moderate

Beagle

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 20โ€“30 lbs

A nose that never quits and an appetite to match โ€” track both with DogApp

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very high

Siberian Husky

120+ min/day ยท 35โ€“60 lbs

Built to run 100 miles a day โ€” your daily walk is just the warm-up

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very high

Australian Shepherd

90โ€“120 min/day ยท 40โ€“65 lbs

A herding dog without a flock will herd your kids, your cat, and your sanity

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very high

Border Collie

120+ min/day ยท 30โ€“55 lbs

The smartest breed alive โ€” and it will outsmart you if it's under-exercised

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high

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 25โ€“30 lbs

Short legs, endless stamina โ€” Corgis were built to herd cattle all day

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moderate

Cocker Spaniel

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 20โ€“30 lbs

Those beautiful ears are a full-time job โ€” and they need more walks than you think

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very high

Vizsla

90โ€“120 min/day ยท 44โ€“60 lbs

The velcro dog that needs to run โ€” not walk โ€” every single day

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high

English Springer Spaniel

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 40โ€“50 lbs

A tireless field dog that needs real exercise โ€” not just a stroll to the mailbox

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high

Samoyed

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 35โ€“65 lbs

That famous smile hides a sled dog that needs serious daily exercise โ€” and serious grooming

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very high

Aussiedoodle

60โ€“120 min/day ยท 25โ€“70 lbs

A high-energy herding mix that needs a serious daily exercise commitment

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high

Pomsky

45โ€“60 min/day ยท 15โ€“30 lbs

A photogenic Husky-Pom mix with more stubbornness and energy than its size suggests

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moderate

Schnoodle

30โ€“60 min/day ยท 10โ€“75 lbs

A smart, spirited Schnauzer-Poodle mix with a surprising watchdog streak

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moderate

Puggle

30โ€“45 min/day ยท 15โ€“30 lbs

A sturdy Pug-Beagle mix that fixes some Pug problems but adds Beagle stubbornness

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moderate

Mixed Breed

30โ€“60 min/day ยท Varies widely

Every mutt is one of a kind โ€” and that makes tracking their routine even more important

Large Breeds

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high

Labrador Retriever

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 55โ€“80 lbs

America's favorite family dog needs more exercise than most owners realize

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high

Golden Retriever

60โ€“120 min/day ยท 55โ€“75 lbs

The ultimate family dog โ€” as long as they get their daily exercise

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very high

German Shepherd

90โ€“120 min/day ยท 50โ€“90 lbs

A working dog that needs a job โ€” and a daily walk is the bare minimum

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high

Boxer

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 50โ€“80 lbs

Boundless energy meets a sensitive stomach โ€” Boxers need tracking on both fronts

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high

Rottweiler

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 80โ€“135 lbs

A powerful guardian that needs structured exercise โ€” not just a backyard

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high

Doberman Pinscher

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 60โ€“100 lbs

An athlete and a thinker โ€” Dobermans need both physical and mental miles

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very high

Weimaraner

90โ€“120 min/day ยท 55โ€“90 lbs

The 'Gray Ghost' that haunts your house if you skip the daily run

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high

Goldendoodle

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 30โ€“75 lbs

The wildly popular Golden-Poodle mix needs more exercise than its teddy-bear looks suggest

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high

Labradoodle

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 30โ€“65 lbs

The original designer dog still needs the exercise routine of a working Labrador

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moderate

Bernedoodle

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 50โ€“90 lbs

A gentle giant mix that needs more exercise than its calm demeanor implies

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moderate

Sheepadoodle

60โ€“90 min/day ยท 50โ€“85 lbs

A big, fluffy herding mix that needs daily structure and serious grooming commitment

Giant Breeds

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