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Originally Posted by
JLibourel 
Agree. Earlier you counseled one poster that two walks a day would be insufficient. I usually gave my Tosas a 45-minute walk in the morning and a similar one at night (longer--and sometimes a third walk--on weekends), and that regimen seemed to keep them happy and in good shape. We had no problems to speak of resulting from restlessness and destructive chewing. They were really very easy keepers. Just too bad so many of them die so young--a real problem with all your large molossers.
I should clarify. My guess is that most people's idea of a city walk is less than 30 minutes - once or twice around the block. For a young, active and athletic dog that would be insufficient and result in a bored dog which is a destructive dog. However, if each of these "walks" is a 45 - 60 minute romp, then you may be okay. As you point out, larger breeds - especially molossers - need less exercise and generally are easy keepers. Given the choice between a Bull Mastiff and a JRT in a city apartment, I would choose the BM. And two 45 minute outings - one a walk, the other an easy run. Plus another bathroom break before bed.
Most dog behavioral "problems" can be solved with exercise and relieving boredom.
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