How many steps does a Shetland Sheepdog take on a walk?
An adult Shetland Sheepdog takes about 5,158 steps per mile. That's roughly 6,448 steps on a 30-minute walk at an easy 2.5 mph.
A Shetland Sheepdog counts as a senior from about 10 years old.
Walk tips
Walking a Shetland Sheepdog
Shelties are quick, clever herding dogs that enjoy daily walks and games that keep their minds busy. Varying routes and adding a few tricks along the way keeps them engaged. Their thick coat holds heat, so walk early or late in summer, and check with your vet for puppies and seniors.
At a glance
Shetland Sheepdog walking numbers
- Typical adult weight
- 20 lbs
- Size
- Small (11–22 lbs)
- Energy level
- High energy
- Daily walking goal
- 25 min · 1 mi · 2 walks
- Dog steps to hit the daily goal
- about 5,158
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
Shetland Sheepdog walk questions
How many steps does a Shetland Sheepdog take on a walk?+
About 5,158 steps per mile for an adult Shetland Sheepdog, 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 Shetland Sheepdog need a day?+
Doggy Doo starts a typical adult Shetland Sheepdog (high energy, small (11–22 lbs)) at about 25 minutes and 1 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 Shetland Sheepdog’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 Shetland Sheepdog, with no collar or tracker. It’s free on iPhone.
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