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How Much Exercise Does a Puppy Need?

Infographic showing three types of puppy activity, from free play (fine from day one) to running and skiing (wait for growth plate closure), and the earliest age to begin running by breed size: 10 to 12 months for small breeds up to 18 to 24 months for giant breeds.

Home Blog ✦ ASK DR. GAYNOR | PUPPY HEALTH ✦ Puppy Exercise Guidelines by Age and Breed Size, Built on Evidence Instead of the Five-Minute Rule How much exercise does a puppy need, explained by a board-certified veterinary specialist: why the five-minute rule has no data behind it, how growth plates and breed size set […]