It depends on the dog and its energy level. My papillon, Summer, needs at least 1 1/2 hours of walking or offleash exercise a day. Of course we've worked up to that, and she's an adult right now. I'd start slow and small and then work up. A lot of people don't walk their little dogs, but I find mine can keep up for a good amount of hiking. We've done 4 hour trips to the park, and I bring water and she's fine. Just like any other dog, they really seem to enjoy it.
If yours is a puppy, I'd do short little 15 minute (or 30 minute) walks for now, just to get them used to a leash. You don't want to do much heavy exercise until they get a bit older. Also, another good idea to do to get a small dog ready for a walk is to start puppy classes. Small dogs really benefit from being socialized and taken a lot of places (that allow dogs) as youngsters. The world is very big to them, so it's important to teach them that it's safe out there so they don't develop fear issues that many small dogs have.
If yours is a puppy, I'd do short little 15 minute (or 30 minute) walks for now, just to get them used to a leash. You don't want to do much heavy exercise until they get a bit older. Also, another good idea to do to get a small dog ready for a walk is to start puppy classes. Small dogs really benefit from being socialized and taken a lot of places (that allow dogs) as youngsters. The world is very big to them, so it's important to teach them that it's safe out there so they don't develop fear issues that many small dogs have.
) or if we carry him. Also we do socialize him with other dogs and people.
