How the time is split matters as much as the total
Enter the weight to see the size band, then the daily exercise goal and the real walking and play time. The page returns progress toward the goal, the shortfall, and that shortfall converted into extra walks using the time you can spare for one outing. The age band adds a note on what to watch while splitting the time.
No minutes-per-breed table is offered because no official one exists, so the goal is the figure you agreed with your veterinarian. The weight boundaries on screen are this tool display bands, not an official classification. The caution about hard exercise before growth ends follows the growth-completion view in AAHA life stage guidance. Current as of October 2026.
Exercise intensity and heart-rate targets are not calculated here. Stop at once if breathing turns laboured or the gait goes lame. This tool is for reference only and does not replace veterinary care. Contact your veterinarian right away if you notice symptoms or suspect a problem.
Frequently asked questions
No official table states how many minutes a day each breed needs. Rather than show invented figures, the goal is entered as the number you agreed with your veterinarian.
No. The weight boundaries shown on screen are display bands this tool uses to split its guidance, not an official classification. They are printed so you can see exactly where they fall.
For the same total, splitting the time is easier on recovery than one long block, which is why the gap is also converted into a number of extra walks.