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How far should I walk my Lurcher puppy?

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How much exercise does my Lurcher need? For most Lurchers, you should aim for at least 40 minutes of exercise per day. Whilst this goal may seem low, it's all thanks to their sighthound heritage.


How much exercise does a Lurcher puppy need?

Lurchers require at least two walks a day, and need the option to stretch their legs out for at least one of their walks. Given they have a strong prey drive, many owners opt to keep their Lurchers on the lead when out and about.

Can Lurchers do long walks?

A lurcher would happily walk as much as your spaniel. Just because it might not NEED huge amounts of excersise, doesn't mean it can't cope with it. My whippet gets at least 2 hours walk a day come rain or shine.

How do I know if I'm over exercising my puppy?

Signs of over exercising in dogs1Stiffness and sore muscles. If your dog is stiff during or after exercise, if they struggle to get up steps or jump, they have probably had a little more than they can handle. ... 2Exhaustion after exercise. ... 3Slowness or lagging behind during exercise. ... 4Heat exhaustion.Can you over exercise a dog? - PitPat

What age do Lurchers calm down?

What exactly do you mean by calming down? Mine have all been at their worst behaviour wise from around 12-18 months to be honest. But they've not magically changed at 18 months,it's been more of a gradual maturing.

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