Most mixed breeds don’t have these concerns. Most “working group” dogs are well-suited to running. Your vet can give your dog a clean bill of health and let you know if there are any issues with the breed being a running dog.
If your pooch hasn’t been leading an active lifestyle, you want to start slowly. Walk for 10-15 minutes, twice a day. Once your dog does well with that, try running for two minutes and walking for one, for up to 10 minutes. Over a period of weeks, you can gradually increase your distance and speed — for example, trying to go just 10 percent farther, or 10 percent faster, each week.
If you see your dog lagging, slow down. And be sure to build rest days into your schedule. Before you know it, your dog will be healthier and happier — and so will you
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