Low Exercise Breed
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I have a boxer that would sleep the day away if I let him. But that's VERY atypical for a boxer.
Any dog will need exercise. It does vary by breed and by individual dog. I would never think of holing myself up in a tiny studio apartment for a week with potty breaks twice a day because it's cold and snowy with my collie, but Gavroche (my boxer) was perfectly fine with it, and indeed enjoyed it.
Any dog will need exercise. It does vary by breed and by individual dog. I would never think of holing myself up in a tiny studio apartment for a week with potty breaks twice a day because it's cold and snowy with my collie, but Gavroche (my boxer) was perfectly fine with it, and indeed enjoyed it.
How much exercise are you willing to give? A daily walk, only a few times a week, only on the occasion you feel like it? It's just be good to have some sort of idea of what you mean by not much outdoor exercise because it's a subjective term.
Anything else we should know about your household? Do you have kids, other pets, do you want a dog that likes strangers? How about grooming requirments (smooth coat, pro grooming, daily brushing, no shedding, etc.)
Anything else we should know about your household? Do you have kids, other pets, do you want a dog that likes strangers? How about grooming requirments (smooth coat, pro grooming, daily brushing, no shedding, etc.)
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There is no one dog breed where all of the dogs need very little exercise.
Everyone's idea of "only a little" exercise varies, so if you told us more about your lifestyle it would help. Do you plan on taking the dog to obedience classes? Do you have a fenced yard? How often will the dog be walked, and how often will they get more vigorous exercise (fetch, swimming, jogging, etc.)?
I would recommend you do not get a puppy (under 2 years). I'd go to the local shelter and tell them what you're looking for, or if you set your mind on a breed, you can look into breed rescue or purchasing an adult dog.
Everyone's idea of "only a little" exercise varies, so if you told us more about your lifestyle it would help. Do you plan on taking the dog to obedience classes? Do you have a fenced yard? How often will the dog be walked, and how often will they get more vigorous exercise (fetch, swimming, jogging, etc.)?
I would recommend you do not get a puppy (under 2 years). I'd go to the local shelter and tell them what you're looking for, or if you set your mind on a breed, you can look into breed rescue or purchasing an adult dog.