How many steps does a Collie take on a walk?
An adult Collie 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 Collie counts as a senior from about 7 years old.
Walk tips
Walking a Collie
Collies are gentle herding dogs that enjoy a good daily walk and something to do along the way. Their thick coat keeps them comfortable in cool weather, so walk early or late in summer. Build up distance gradually with young dogs, and check with your vet about exercise for puppies and seniors.
At a glance
Collie walking numbers
- Typical adult weight
- 60 lbs
- Size
- Large (55–100 lbs)
- Energy level
- Moderate
- Daily walking goal
- 45 min · 1.9 mi · 2 walks
- Dog steps to hit the daily goal
- about 5,489
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
Collie walk questions
How many steps does a Collie take on a walk?+
About 2,889 steps per mile for an adult Collie, 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 Collie need a day?+
Doggy Doo starts a typical adult Collie (moderate, large (55–100 lbs)) at about 45 minutes and 1.9 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 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 Collie, with no collar or tracker. It’s free on iPhone.
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