How many steps does a Belgian Malinois take on a walk?
An adult Belgian Malinois 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 Belgian Malinois counts as a senior from about 7 years old.
Walk tips
Walking a Belgian Malinois
Belgian Malinois are intense working dogs that need a lot of exercise and mental work every day. Long walks, runs once they're fully grown, and training games along the way help keep them calm at home. Build up gradually and check with your vet before adding running, especially for puppies and seniors.
At a glance
Belgian Malinois walking numbers
- Typical adult weight
- 62 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
Belgian Malinois walk questions
How many steps does a Belgian Malinois take on a walk?+
About 2,889 steps per mile for an adult Belgian Malinois, 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 Belgian Malinois need a day?+
Doggy Doo starts a typical adult Belgian Malinois (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 Belgian Malinois’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 Belgian Malinois, with no collar or tracker. It’s free on iPhone.
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