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How many steps does a Coton de Tulear take on a walk?

An adult Coton de Tulear takes about 5,158 steps per mile. That's roughly 6,448 steps on a 30-minute walk at an easy 2.5 mph.

5,571
puppy · steps/mile
5,158
adult · steps/mile
4,952
senior · steps/mile

A Coton de Tulear counts as a senior from about 10 years old.

Walk tips

Walking a Coton de Tulear

Cotons are easygoing little companions that enjoy short daily walks and play at home. They're happy to keep pace with you on a relaxed stroll and love the company. Small dogs feel heat and cold quickly, so choose comfortable times of day, and check with your vet for puppies and seniors.

At a glance

Coton de Tulear walking numbers

Typical adult weight
11 lbs
Size
Small (11–22 lbs)
Energy level
Laid-back
Daily walking goal
15 min · 0.6 mi · 2 walks
Dog steps to hit the daily goal
about 3,095

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

Coton de Tulear walk questions

How many steps does a Coton de Tulear take on a walk?+

About 5,158 steps per mile for an adult Coton de Tulear, so roughly 6,448 steps on a 30-minute walk at an easy 2.5 mph. Puppies take more steps (about 5,571 per mile) and seniors fewer (about 4,952).

How much walking does a Coton de Tulear need a day?+

Doggy Doo starts a typical adult Coton de Tulear (laid-back, small (11–22 lbs)) at about 15 minutes and 0.6 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 Coton de Tulear’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 Coton de Tulear, with no collar or tracker. It’s free on iPhone.

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