Concern for a collie pup - too much exercise?

[Juliatee]

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How much exercise should a 5 month old collie pup safely get . I am concerned for a pup belonging to a friend of mine who has been taking her pup on long walks most days,( right from the beginning) anything up to 7 - 8 miles on some occasions . This dog is off working stock and my friend says you don't need to be so careful with a dog of this type as you might with say a Labrador. The dog is also very thin and dosnt appear to be achieving much height. Call me the dog police but am genuinely concerned for this young dog.

Regards

Juliatee

 

[lurcherman]

Simples for me it's far to much, I wouldn't be doing that until at least 11 months to 13 months so you can tell your friend she's a loon lol

 

[Juliatee]

The trouble is there is no telling her. She knows everything and is always right. ,, !, I will find a way round it..

Thanks anyway.

 

[lurcherman]

A little visit from the RSPCA would make her jump even thow there are busy bodies who think they know everythink and they don't , keep us updated please.

 

[Parly]

Very surprised at the concerns and comments over this?! (w00t) [SIZE=9pt] [/SIZE]

The amount of exercise your neighbour gives the puppy is ideal. 5-7 miles for a five month old is a piece of cake to be honest.

[SIZE=9pt]These dogs were bred specifically for their intelligence, herding ability and incredible physical endurance and stamina. So [/SIZE]many[SIZE=9pt] people [/SIZE]underestimate[SIZE=9pt] how much time, effort and commitment they will need and it's the main reason so many end up in rescue shelters.[/SIZE]

I'm assuming you're not experienced or familiar with the breed so posting a couple of links to give a bit more info which should put your mind at rest.

Just don't ring the RSPCA yet because they might not appreciate it one bit. :> [SIZE=9pt] [/SIZE]

Border Collie 101

https://youtu.be/igy3zMfilFs

http://www.bcrescue.org/bcwarning.html

 

[Juliatee]

Thanks for the last reply it has put my mind at rest, and I haven't called the RSPCA!

 

[Parly]

Thanks for the last reply it has put my mind at rest, and I haven't called the RSPCA!

No worries! :thumbsup:

 

[lurcherman]

Parly, we all know what collies can do and this is from me, my dogs when young was fit by walking but was allowed the grow until 9 months then steadily upping the exercise , if she did it at 5 months she prob did it at 4 months, for me you have plenty of time to get a dog fit and it not be me at 5 months and I ent a novice