Exercise requirements vary enormously between dog breeds. Matching exercise to breed needs prevents both under and over-stimulation welfare problems.
Dogs given either too little or too much exercise for their breed suffer welfare consequences - under-exercised working breeds develop behavioral problems from unsatisfied energy, while over-exercised brachycephalic breeds develop respiratory distress. Matching exercise provision to breed-specific needs and individual capacity ensures dogs can maintain the physical condition that underpins quality of life.