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My calm dog doesn't get much exercise. Will his life be shorter?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 5 months old

My dog is very quite calm dog he has not enough excercise like he gets up play at home all the day run here and there with kids and he goes on walk once in two days so my question is having life routine this kind of will gonna make his life shorter than usual ? Means like his routine will it gonna decrease his life span ?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 20th, 2017

If Bruno is healthy and in good shape, it should not impact his lifespan. If he is sedentary AND overweight or tires easily, then he should be examined by your veterinarian to diagnose any medical causes.

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