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Is short daily exercise enough for my dog's health and lifespan?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 6 months old

His weight is 36kg and i take him on a lead walk for 10 minutes once a day sonis it true that less walk can affect his lifespan and decrease his lifespan? Can he die early is he do less walk my friend told me less walk he can get any disease and can he die before age so i am worried.... Temperature here outside is 32 degree in morning and 39 to 42 till evening and rest ecerything is fine he dont shlut unnecessarily always do potty and pee in the bathroom area plays himself with play balls

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 19th, 2018

Walking is good for dogs because it keeps their weight down, and their body strong. Because Bruno is a German Shepherd, their exercise requirements are higher because they are active dogs. He should be getting at least 30 minutes twice a day of exercise, but it's fine to keep it shorter when it is hot outside. You can't exercise him too much in the heat because it will lead to heat stroke, which is deadly. There are dogs who don't get much exercise and still lead full lives, so I wouldn't listen to your friend. But that doesn't mean Bruno wouldn't benefit from more exercise when it's cooler outside. Best of luck, I hope this helps.

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