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Is my Maltipoo getting enough daily exercise with his current walks?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltipoo | Male | neutered | 6 years and 3 months old | 10 lbs

I have a small Maltipoo (4.5-5kg in weight) and currently walk him for approx 10 minutes in the morning, 20-30 mins in the evening and approx 10 minutes at night before bed. Is this enough exercise for him or should we be walking him more each day?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on September 9th, 2020

Alfie is so cute! I would give him a longer walk in the morning, around 20-30 minutes, but keep the rest of the walks the same amount of time. You can stretch out the evening walk a bit as long as it's not too hot. I hope this helps!

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