How many steps does a Maltese take on a walk?
An adult Maltese takes about 6,190 steps per mile. That's roughly 7,738 steps on a 30-minute walk at an easy 2.5 mph.
A Maltese counts as a senior from about 10 years old.
Walk tips
Walking a Maltese
Maltese are tiny, gentle companions that are happy with short daily walks and play at home. Their small size means hot pavement and cold weather affect them quickly, so choose comfortable times of day. A harness is a popular choice for toy breeds; check with your vet for puppies and seniors.
At a glance
Maltese walking numbers
- Typical adult weight
- 7 lbs
- Size
- Toy (under 11 lbs)
- Energy level
- Laid-back
- Daily walking goal
- 10 min · 0.4 mi · 2 walks
- Dog steps to hit the daily goal
- about 2,476
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
Maltese walk questions
How many steps does a Maltese take on a walk?+
About 6,190 steps per mile for an adult Maltese, so roughly 7,738 steps on a 30-minute walk at an easy 2.5 mph. Puppies take more steps (about 6,602 per mile) and seniors fewer (about 5,983).
How much walking does a Maltese need a day?+
Doggy Doo starts a typical adult Maltese (laid-back, toy (under 11 lbs)) at about 10 minutes and 0.4 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 Maltese’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 Maltese, with no collar or tracker. It’s free on iPhone.
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Compare other breeds
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