Would you keep the dog?

[keenrunner]

I'm going through a break up and will be moving out of current home. I have a large breed dog who is still young and excitable, needs about 10k of walking & playtime a day to really tire out. Currently live in a 4 bed detached house with good outside space. I love the dog so much and he is very attached to me rather than ex. However I am going to be moving back to parents for 6 months or so in a small 2 bed house while I save up / find a new place. My parents are not great with dogs so although they love him I think would struggle with him being there everyday if he is excitable at times. I also would be out of the house twice a week for work for a long period so would need day care. I don't really have anyone who could look after him when I need so would have to rely on day care/ dog walkers. I also think long term I'd be looking at a 2 bed flat to live in the city. I know I can work out logistics, but I'm worried that I wouldn't be able to give him the best life any more and could be selfish to keep him. My ex could potentially keep him in the current house and has a lot more help from family for walks etc but if not we would have to find him a new home. What would you do?

@WeighDownOnMe yes choosing to ignore that judgemental comment!

What breed is he? It might be he will adapt to less exercise

Even a one year old husky does not need to do 10k a day. From the dog's point of view I'd be worried about future joint problems. Nowt wrong with a few 10k's but you need to diversify training.

Could your parents cope with you and the dog, it is quite a big ask?
Can you afford to keep the dog?
If you need to rehome the dog, ask local canicross groups, I've known some people do dog shares.

Please don't try and rehome your ddog yourself. We have a husky aged 10...they need a very decent owner... So sorry you find yourself in this predicament.

To be fair @Ibravedaflood we don't know it is a husky. Just a large dog that quite likes to do 10km.
My GWP quite likes to do 10km, luckily a friend pointed out to me that I would never tire her out physically, just build formidable stamina. I don't think I appreciated the advice on the day but it was spot on, dog and I are much happier.

Just wondering if you’ve heard of borrow my doggy? You might find someone suitable who can help with walks etc.

Here: https://www.borrowmydoggy.com/

It must be so hard going through a breakup and considering leaving the DDog.

My DSis did it a few years ago. Taking the DDog wasn't an option for a few reasons. I think she missed the DDog much more than her Ex.

DDog stayed with Ex in the home and although he didn't look after DDog on the way that she probably would have, DDog did lead a long life and hadn't gone through the trauma of being rehomed.

If STBex doesn't want your DDog are you happy for him to go to the family that you mentioned?

Did you have a contract when you got DDog too? What does that say about rehoming?