How many steps does a Border Collie take on a walk?
An adult Border Collie 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 Border Collie counts as a senior from about 8 years old.
Walk tips
Walking a Border Collie
Border Collies are working dogs with energy to spare, so one quick lap around the block rarely does it. A long walk plus something for their brain, like fetch, a new route or a few training games along the way, helps them settle at home. Build up distance gradually with puppies, and check with your vet about how much exercise suits your dog.
At a glance
Border Collie walking numbers
- Typical adult weight
- 40 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
Border Collie walk questions
How many steps does a Border Collie take on a walk?+
About 3,714 steps per mile for an adult Border Collie, 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 Border Collie need a day?+
Doggy Doo starts a typical adult Border Collie (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 Border Collie’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 Border Collie, with no collar or tracker. It’s free on iPhone.
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