How Heyrex Helps You Tailor Exercise to Your Dog’s Breed Needs
All dogs may be part of the same species—but when it comes to exercise, their needs are as varied as their personalities. Your German Shepherd and your Pug might both love you equally, but their ideal fitness routines couldn't be more different.
That’s where Heyrex comes in.
Understanding your dog’s breed-specific exercise needs is vital—not just for a healthy, happy life, but also to help prevent boredom, anxiety, and destructive behavior. With breed and age specific exercise targets and Heyrex's real-time activity tracking, you don’t have to guess whether your dog’s had enough exercise. You’ll know.
And what better time to dive into this than Active Dog Month?
📅 What Is Active Dog Month?
Active Dog Month is a celebration of the countless ways dogs keep us healthy—physically, mentally, and emotionally. They help us move more, stress less, and connect with others. With Heyrex, we can return the favor by understanding and supporting their health through smart exercise and activity monitoring.
🐾 Why Breed-Specific Exercise Tracking Matters
While all dogs benefit from movement, the type, duration, and intensity of exercise vary widely between breeds. Heyrex makes it easy to tailor your dog’s fitness by tracking key metrics like:
- Daily movement (steps, playtime, rest)
- Activity intensity (light vs. vigorous)
- Behavioral patterns (e.g., restlessness, excessive scratching, or changes in routine)
With this data, you can adjust walks, play sessions, and enrichment activities to match your dog’s natural energy levels and breed group.
🐶 Breed Group Breakdown: Exercise Needs + How Heyrex Helps
Heyrex provides breed and age specific exercise plans for your dog automatically. You can tweak them to better suit your individual dogs needs if they have arthritis or other ambulatory issues.
1. Toy Breeds (e.g., Pomeranian, Pug, Chihuahua)
🕒 10–30 minutes/day
Toys need gentle, short bursts of activity. Heyrex helps track movement so you avoid over-exercising, especially with flat-faced breeds prone to breathing issues.
2. Terrier Breeds (e.g., Jack Russell, Border Terrier)
🕒 30–60 minutes/day
Terriers are small but mighty. Use Heyrex to monitor their high-energy bursts and ensure they’re getting enough physical and mental stimulation.
3. Gundogs (e.g., Labrador, Spaniel)
🕒 1–2 hours/day
Naturally active and social, these breeds thrive on variety. Heyrex tracks consistency in long walks, swimming, or fetch so you can spot under-stimulation early.
4. Hounds (e.g., Beagle, Greyhound)
🕒 Sighthounds: 20–30 min/day | Scent-hounds: up to 60 min/day
These dogs either sprint and nap or sniff endlessly. Heyrex identifies activity patterns so you can balance rest with proper engagement.
5. Working Dogs (e.g., Border Collie, German Shepherd)
🕒 1–2+ hours/day, including intense mental work
Heyrex tracks both physical activity and behavioral changes, helping you catch early signs of stress or underuse in these highly driven breeds.
6. Utility Dogs (e.g., Dobermann, Husky)
🕒 1–2 hours/day
Built for endurance, utility breeds benefit from steady exercise. Heyrex ensures they’re meeting goals without burnout, especially in extreme weather.
7. Non-Sporting Breeds (e.g., Bulldog, Dalmatian)
🕒 30–60 minutes/day, depending on size and stamina
With their diverse energy levels, real-time tracking helps you find the right balance between movement and recovery.
🩺 Heyrex and Health-Related Exercise Considerations
Every dog is unique—even within their breed. Heyrex helps by adjusting expectations based on:
- Age: Puppies and seniors have very different needs. Heyrex can identify overexertion or excessive inactivity.
- Health conditions: Dogs with musculoskeletal or respiratory issues need tailored plans. Heyrex flags changes that may signal discomfort or overexertion.
- Recovery periods: If your dog is healing from surgery or injury, Heyrex helps you gradually reintroduce exercise without going too far, too fast.
📈 Turn Data Into Action with Heyrex
What makes Heyrex unique is the feedback loop—you see trends, adjust your routine, and know it’s working. Whether it’s more playtime, longer walks, or better rest, you’ll have the data to support your decisions.
🐕🦺 Celebrate Active Dog Month with Smarter Exercise
This Active Dog Month, give your dog the gift of health—and give yourself peace of mind. Whether you have a couch-loving Cavalier or a tireless Kelpie, Heyrex ensures your dog is getting what they need to thrive.
Ready to start tracking your dog’s health and activity with purpose?
