Although these are larger dogs, they don't need more
exercise than a small breed dog.
Not exact matches
Content with sitting on your lap these
small breeds do keep great company and need less
exercise than larger dog
breeds.
As many have mentioned they are higher energy and more gamey
than other
small breeds so they do require a fair amount of
exercise both in the form of daily walks and playtimes such as fetch etc..
Examples: Afghan, Borzoi, Greyhound, Saluki; Rhodesian Ridgeback My Favorites: Greyhounds; Italian Greyhounds Hunters by sight «triggered to chase and bite moving objects and animals Need same amount of
exercise as any other working
breed Not
bred to obey commands; they are game chasers Can easily jump fences if you aren't watching; very athletic and muscular Usually not dog fighters, but will chase and kill some
small animals; Rhodesian Ridgebacks are more pack oriented, more likely to be territorial, and can do higher levels of obedience
than typical sighthounds; can be quite protective of the owner and property; not for novices Tough on the outside, soft on the inside.
Many
smaller breeds which typically make it onto those «best dogs for seniors» lists are often way too yappy, can be hard to training and often need more
exercise than their bigger counterparts making them less
than perfect for senior lifestyles.
Shibas do require more
exercise than many other
small breeds, so plan to take them on daily walks whenever possible.
Generally, the larger
breeds need more
exercise than smaller one, so keeping a Labrador in a
small home and just letting it go in the garden may result in behavioural troubles down the road.
Active
breeds will require far more
exercise in order to remain healthy
than smaller dogs or more sedentary animals.
They can adapt to a
smaller space and most need less
exercise than the larger dog
breeds.
Even though they are
smaller in stature
than regular Siberian Huskies, they do require just as much
exercise since they are the same exact
breed, only
smaller.
Irish Wolfhounds need more space and
exercise than some of the other giant
breeds and generally do not thrive in
small spaces.
Some
small dogs require more
exercise than large
breeds; for example, Scottish Terriers are often more active
than much larger dogs, so it pays to research potential
breeds.
Exercise: Pugs require less
exercise than many other
breeds, making them a good pet for
smaller homes and apartments.
It requires more
exercise than the other
small breeds and can be very friendly with the strangers.
New Zealand rabbits need more space
than small rabbit
breeds and benefit from daily
exercise outside of their cage to help keep them at a good weight.