As a general rule of thumb, the small - to - medium and large breeds are the ones with the
really high exercise requirements; very small dogs and giant breeds generally need less exercise (although of course there are exceptions to every rule).
Because of the East - European Shepherd's
high exercise requirements, most of these dogs adapt very poorly to apartment life and truly require homes with large yards (ideally with acreage).
A lot of people think that the bigger the dog
the higher the exercise requirements; this is decidedly not true.
Though they weigh less than 15 pounds, Jack Russells are not ideal apartment dogs, given
their high exercise requirement.
As a hunting breed, the Grande Bleu de Gascogne has
high exercise requirements.
Again, the downside of owing a Scottish Deerhound is the fact that their large size and
their high exercise requirement make them unfit for an apartment.
If you're considering the Irish Setter, be sure that you can provide for
his high exercise requirements and care for his long, luscious coat.