How many steps does a Australian Shepherd take on a walk?
An adult Australian Shepherd takes about 3,714 steps per mile. That's roughly 4,643 steps on a 30-minute walk at an easy 2.5 mph.
A Australian Shepherd counts as a senior from about 8 years old.
Walk tips
Walking an Australian Shepherd
Aussies are high-energy herding dogs that thrive on long walks and something to think about along the way. Mixing in fetch, new routes or a bit of training helps burn both physical and mental energy. Their thick coat holds heat, so walk early or late in summer, and check with your vet for puppies and seniors.
At a glance
Australian Shepherd walking numbers
- Typical adult weight
- 51 lbs
- Size
- Medium (22–55 lbs)
- Energy level
- High energy
- Daily walking goal
- 40 min · 1.7 mi · 2 walks
- Dog steps to hit the daily goal
- about 6,314
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
Australian Shepherd walk questions
How many steps does a Australian Shepherd take on a walk?+
About 3,714 steps per mile for an adult Australian Shepherd, so roughly 4,643 steps on a 30-minute walk at an easy 2.5 mph. Puppies take more steps (about 4,127 per mile) and seniors fewer (about 3,508).
How much walking does a Australian Shepherd need a day?+
Doggy Doo starts a typical adult Australian Shepherd (high energy, medium (22–55 lbs)) at about 40 minutes and 1.7 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 Australian Shepherd’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 Australian Shepherd, with no collar or tracker. It’s free on iPhone.
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