I owned my bundle of love (Nemo image in my profile) for 10 years and enjoyed his company every moment in my life. My baby was a small breed Pomeranian chihuahua and used a walk less than half a mile, to inspire him I used to carry him in my lap to a certain point and he happily walked back to my home till his last day. He did his last walk in my lap just 4 hours before he left me for heaven. He always got lots of aaaws.... during our walks which always boosted my positive energy. I always thanked him for choosing our family in his current incarnation. I walk around 7-10 miles everyday which is ideal for most of the bigger dogs. I have developed a very special bond for pets as I owned my dear friend for more than 10 years.