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How Much Exercise Does Your Dog Need?

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Calculate daily exercise requirements by breed, age, and energy level. Walk duration, intensity, and activity suggestions.

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Exercise Needs by Breed Type
Mental Exercise Is Just as Important

Nach Energieniveau

Niedrig (Bulldogge, Basset): 20-30 Min/Tag. Mittel (Golden, Beagle): 45-60. Hoch (Border Collie, Husky): 60-90. Sehr hoch (Malinois): 90-120+. Unterbeschäftigte Hunde entwickeln Verhaltensprobleme. In Deutschland: der Wald ist das beliebteste Auslaufgebiet.

Welpen: 5-Minuten-Regel

Max. 5 Min. Bewegung pro Lebensmonat, 2×/Tag. 4-Monate-Welpe: 20 Min/Spaziergang. Übermäßige Belastung schadet den wachsenden Gelenken.

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Swimming is the best exercise for senior dogs and dogs with joint issues. It provides full-body exercise with zero impact on joints. Many veterinary rehabilitation centers offer hydrotherapy pools. Even a kiddie pool in the yard provides beneficial low-impact exercise for water-loving breeds.

Frequently asked questions

Wie viel pro Tag?▾

Die meisten Erwachsenen: 30-60 Min. Aktive Rassen: 60-120. Welpen: 5 Min × Lebensmonate.

Anzeichen von zu wenig?▾

Zerstörungswut, Bellen, Hyperaktivität, Gewichtszunahme.

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