How many steps does a Portuguese Water Dog take on a walk?
An adult Portuguese Water Dog 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 Portuguese Water Dog counts as a senior from about 8 years old.
Walk tips
Walking a Portuguese Water Dog
Portuguese Water Dogs are athletic, water-loving dogs that need plenty of exercise every day. Long walks, swimming and games of fetch keep them fit and settled. Build up gradually with young dogs, and check with your vet about exercise for puppies and seniors.
At a glance
Portuguese Water Dog walking numbers
- Typical adult weight
- 46 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
Portuguese Water Dog walk questions
How many steps does a Portuguese Water Dog take on a walk?+
About 3,714 steps per mile for an adult Portuguese Water Dog, 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 Portuguese Water Dog need a day?+
Doggy Doo starts a typical adult Portuguese Water Dog (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 Portuguese Water Dog’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 Portuguese Water Dog, with no collar or tracker. It’s free on iPhone.
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