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Different dog breeds have different levels of energy. Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs [0], while a Great Pyrenees is a medium energy dog [1]. I'd bet
by annoyingnoob 3y ago
Different dog breeds have different levels of energy. Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs [0], while a Great Pyrenees is a medium energy dog [1]. I'd bet the shepherd in your dog is where the high energy comes from. My ex has a Bernese Mountain Dog, he is pretty mellow and only needs a mile a day or so, he wears out pretty quickly. Best to understand the breed characteristics before you get a dog, go and meet some and see how they behave, get a dog that matches your lifestyle.
[0] https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/australian-shepherd/ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/australian-shepherd/ (see Personality then Energy Level)
[1] https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/great-pyrenees/ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/great-pyrenees/
- ryandrake 3y agoEven within the breed there can be huge variations. We're serial Dachshund owners, and our last Dachshund required daily walks (more like him pulling the walkers by his neck) and even then, he'd have to blow off steam every 4 hours or so just turbo-ing around in circles in the yard. Our current Dachshund basically sleeps all day and will only go for a walk if we force her. Zero energy couch potato.