How many steps does a Alaskan Malamute take on a walk?
An adult Alaskan Malamute takes about 2,889 steps per mile. That's roughly 3,611 steps on a 30-minute walk at an easy 2.5 mph.
A Alaskan Malamute counts as a senior from about 7 years old.
Walk tips
Walking an Alaskan Malamute
Malamutes were bred to pull, so they love long walks and hikes, and a good harness makes the pull easier to manage. Their heavy coat is built for cold, so on warm days keep walks short, shaded and in the cooler hours. Check with your vet before longer hikes, especially for puppies and seniors.
At a glance
Alaskan Malamute walking numbers
- Typical adult weight
- 84 lbs
- Size
- Large (55–100 lbs)
- Energy level
- High energy
- Daily walking goal
- 55 min · 2.3 mi · 2 walks
- Dog steps to hit the daily goal
- about 6,645
How we estimate
Why dogs take more steps than you
You take about 2,060 steps in a mile. Dogs walk on four legs with a shorter stride, so they take more, and smaller dogs take more still. Doggy Doo multiplies the steps you'd take over the same distance by a factor for your dog's size, then adjusts for age: puppies bound along with extra steps, and seniors slow down a little.
These are estimates, not a pedometer reading. They’re built to be consistent, so you can compare one week of walks with the next.
FAQ
Alaskan Malamute walk questions
How many steps does a Alaskan Malamute take on a walk?+
About 2,889 steps per mile for an adult Alaskan Malamute, so roughly 3,611 steps on a 30-minute walk at an easy 2.5 mph. Puppies take more steps (about 3,301 per mile) and seniors fewer (about 2,682).
How much walking does a Alaskan Malamute need a day?+
Doggy Doo starts a typical adult Alaskan Malamute (high energy, large (55–100 lbs)) at about 55 minutes and 2.3 miles a day, split over 2 walks. Every dog is different, so check with your vet, especially for puppies and seniors.
How can I count my Alaskan Malamute’s steps without a collar?+
Use your phone. Doggy Doo tracks the walk with your phone’s GPS and turns the distance into breed-adjusted dog steps for your Alaskan Malamute, with no collar or tracker. It’s free on iPhone.
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