Let’s be honest in this article. In fact, I love it whenever Frank, our goofy black Lab, is tired. When he disappears into the room early or gets up later or alternatively gets a lot of rest while I’m doing work, I’m actually thinking, “Great! A couple of short minutes without having to entertain his puppy desires.” Can someone give him food?” for me; Gosh, I’m severely dehydrated; Could he just get out, can I, can I, can I? Could he make sure to open the back door so he can look out? Hello, can someone pet me? Come on, look here, because I’m adorable; now, is it possible to caress me NOW?; how about a gift?; why don’t you consider giving me a bite of that delicious smelling bacon, cheeseburger, or cauliflower? A worn Frank is a good Frank.
Did you know that the cliché about a tired dog is considered a happy dog? I certainly believe that a tired puppy dog is usually a very happy puppy owner. However, the hound may not be so thrilled. The easiest way to see Frank unprotected is to walk with him. Still, exercise won’t solve a lot of nasty puppy problems, like chewing on diapers, barking at every little non-human racket, or threatening to bite the mailman’s hands if he slips. mail through the hole inside the door.
Still, exercise leads to an entertaining, happy, well-balanced pup. Sleepy? Maybe not so much. Personally, I never fail to feel a little peppy after a good workout. And I know a little Jack Russell Terrier who never sleeps. Here are some guidelines:
smaller dogs
These tiny dogs often need more experiences with exercise and stimulation than much larger dogs. But due to their small size, they may be content to run around your yard or possibly even around the house. Throwing any type of stuffed toy down the stairs offers great fun for your little canine and provides ample activity throughout the day in about half an hour twice a day.
big dogs
Many large canines are certainly not good at vigorous stair-climbing play. In fact, I can’t get Frank to go upstairs to get anything besides possibly a piping hot steak. Which is why this black labrador would certainly do it on two legs. Large k9s typically want a couple of brisk walks around the block per day, as well as 10-20 minutes of tug of war. That is all. They are happy and therefore ready for nap… AGAIN.
races
Size is not as crucial to your dog’s activity requirements as your pup’s particular breed. So, from A to Z, what follows is a breakdown of exercise preferences by particular breed of dog.
Minimum Exercise Requirements
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- miniature pinscher
- Pekingese
- Pug
- toy poodle
Low exercise requirements
- Basset hound
- Beagle
- bearded collie
- bichon frize
- boston terrier
- chihuahua
- Dachshund
- English bulldog
- english toy spaniel
- french bulldog
- Greyhound
- lhaso apso
- miniature poodle
- parson russell terrier
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Pomeranian
- Shih Tzu
- west highland white terrier
- yorkshire terrier
Moderate Demand for Physical Exercise
- afghan hound
- airedale terrier
- alaskan malamutes
- american bulldog
- border terrier
- Borzoi
- Boxer
- bullterrier
- bull mastiff
- cairn terrier
- chow chow
- collie
- Dalmatian
- english cocker spaniel
- German shepherd
- giant schnauzer
- golden retriever
- great dane
- Great Pyrenees
- irish wolfhound
- labrador retrievers
- miniature schnauzer
- Old english shepherd
- Spot
- rhodesian ridgeback
- rottweiler
- Saint Bernard
- standard poodle
- standard schnauzer
- Weimaraner
- Whippet
- wire fox terrier
Higher exercise requirement
- australian cattle
- Australian pastor
- border collie
- doberman pinscher
- english setter
- english springer spaniel
- Gordon Setter
- irish setter
- Newfoundland
- shetland sheepdog
- Siberian Husky
I hope this helps you make a good humane choice for your best 4-legged dog friend. If you don’t exercise, don’t buy a Border Collie. A cute little toy poodle could be the dog for you. It is important to exercise your dog according to its temperament, size and, above all, its breed. Choosing the right dog for you requires you to be honest with yourself about how much you want to walk in the rain all winter to give your dog exercise and, in some cases, even fatigue.
Frank, our hypoallergenic homemade dog test dog, is a happy and healthy dog. We feed him organic, natural, hypoallergenic dog food and exercise him frequently, because large black Labradors need lots of good nutrition and entertaining exercise. The upside is that Frank is a calorie burner for pet owners. Bonuses!