The answer to how often you should walk your boxer depends on many things. It's different for every DOG.
Lhasa Apsos are small, long-haired dogs. Believe it or not, they were originally used by monks to guard temples. This accounts for their quiet and friendly nature, which can easily change if their owners or home are threatened.
First, it depends greatly on breed type and breed size. Smaller DOGS may get tired faster than larger DOGS. Also, some breeds are bred to be more active than others. For instance, herding DOGS, such as border collies, tend to be high-energy and require a lot of exercise.
In the late 1800's, rough collies were known as Scottish Sheepdogs. The name was eventually changed to rough collie. This is probably due to the fact that both rough and bearded collies were developed in Scotland to help herd sheep.
Another factor is how much exercise the boxer gets on your own property. If you have a large yard that the boxer spends a lot of time playing in then the boxer may not physically need to go on walks as much as a boxer that stays mostly in the house. Family or other pets can also contribute to your individual boxer's exercise. Although playing with the family is no substitute for a good walk, it can help to lower a boxer's energy level a little bit. If you have a boxer that tends to get overly excited when out on walks, it might be a good idea to try to tire it out just a little bit at home through family activities before taking it on a walk.
The basenji could really be considered more like a cat than a dog. Not only is it the only breed of dog that does not bark, but is also a meticulous cleaner. Unlike other dogs, the basenji actually licks itself clean, just like a cat!
It's also important to consider not just your boxer's physical requirements, but also its mental requirements. As humans, most of us do not like to be cooped up in our houses all the time. We get bored seeing and doing the same things over and over. Boxers are no different. A boxer that isn't getting out enough will become bored, frustrated and sometimes even destructive. For instance, just as we might chew our nails when bored, a boxer might chew a couch.
The name bernese mountain dog is a rough translation of the German "berner sennenhund", which literally means "bernese alpine herdsman's dog". The breed's original name was "durrbachler", after an inn where these farm dogs were bought and sold.
Remember that boxers can be just as bored on the same walk all the time as they can be when they are not going for walks at all. In fact, walking at the same exact time in the same exact place every day will probably start to bore you quickly too. It's important to change your walk up a bit once in a while and expose your boxer and yourself to new things.
One of the weirdest dog births on record involves a Siberian Husky. The mother's name was Pixie and she gave birth to 7 puppies, which isn't unusual. The unusual part was that one of the puppies was born bright green!
While there is the expectation that certain breeds need more exercise than others, each boxer is an individual. Evaluate how your individual boxer reacts to walks, as well as to certain amounts of time in the house, and adjust your walking schedule and the length of each walk accordingly. You and your boxer will both be happier and healthier that way.
St. bernards have a well-deserved reputation as rescue dogs. In fact, the most successful mountain rescue dog ever was a st. bernard. His name was Barry. He lived during the early 1800's, during which time he saved 40 lives.
