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Medium Dog Breeds

If you’re looking for a perfectly sized canine friend and want to know everything there is to know about how to raise him, feed him and take care of him, you’re in the right place. For those of us who feel that small dogs are too small and large ones don’t fit our lifestyle, there’s always the option that seems just right. Medium-sized dogs come in all types of temperaments and maintenance requirements. Find out more about which breed will complement your lifestyle and turn you into the furry best friend you’ve always wanted.

Chow Chows

Chow Chows are incredibly cute dogs which sometimes get referred to as looking like little teddy bears. While this is true of many different dog breeds, it is particularly true (continue reading →)

Welsh Springer Spaniel

The Welsh Springer Spaniel is one of Britain's oldest sporting dog breeds. With females as small as 17 inches, weighing 35 pounds, and males growing up to 19 inches and (continue reading →)

Mountain Cur

The Mountain Cur is an athletic medium breed with a short coat that comes in black, brindle, tan, brown, and yellow with possible white points on their coats. These dogs are (continue reading →)

Australian Kelpie

The Australian Kelpie is an intelligent medium-size dog breed with high energy and devotion to its duties. They were originally herding dogs and are naturally good at working with sheep. Fully (continue reading →)

Australian Shepherds

The Australian shepherd is affectionately known as the “Aussie.” While its name suggests Australian heritage, this breed has its origin in the Mid-West Gold Rush of 1840’s America. Bred to (continue reading →)

Norwegian Elkhound

The Norwegian Elkhound is neither a hound nor was it meant to hunt elk. Its original Norwegian name, Norsk Elghund, means ‘moose dog’, which is a much more accurate description (continue reading →)

Bluetick Coonhound

Droopy-eared Bluetick Coonhounds are an energetic and friendly breed. These intelligent hunting dogs are known for their keen sense of smell and gorgeous mottled coats. Although Bluetick puppies are born (continue reading →)

Wire Fox Terrier

The Wire Fox Terrier is a small dog breed that originated in England. These dogs are energetic and playful and are known for their distinctive wire-like coat. They are intelligent (continue reading →)

Plott Hound

The Plott Hound is an athletic medium breed with a gorgeous short coat that can be any shade of brindle, black, black with brindle trim or an unusual sandy, golden, (continue reading →)

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

With a name that’s quite a mouthful, this intelligent dog breed goes mostly by the name ‘Toller’. Tollen is the originating word that means to entice. Tolling, which refers to (continue reading →)

Harrier

Harriers are a very rare breed with a height of 19 to 21 inches and a weight of 45 to 60 pounds. They were initially bred to hunt hares and (continue reading →)

Tibetan Terrier

Tibetan Terriers have a somewhat deceiving name. Although born in Tibet, these dogs are not terriers at all. They don’t share the same temperament nor the tendency to dig for (continue reading →)

Spanish Water Dog

Originating from Spain, the Spanish Water Dog is a dog breed that was traditionally used by fishermen and farmers for herding and guarding livestock. They were also popular for hunting (continue reading →)

Black Russian Terrier

The Black Russian Terrier, also known as the Tchiorny Terrier, is a large and powerful breed that was originally developed in the Soviet Union for use as a military and (continue reading →)

Alaskan Klee Kai

Alaskan Klee Kai is still a fairly new breed of dog. Linda S. Spurlin started the breed in the 1970s when she wanted to create a small type of husky (continue reading →)

Collies

The Collie is native to Scotland and was bred to be a herding dog. These dogs are extremely intelligent, loyal, confident, and beautiful. They’ve been a popular dog in the (continue reading →)

Basset Hounds

Basset Hounds are among one of the most beloved breeds in the United States. They originated in France, where they were bred for hunting small game, such as rabbits. Their (continue reading →)

Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Cattle Dogs, also known as ‘heelers’, are strong and loyal working dogs. These dogs were bred to herd cattle and did so by nipping at their heels (hence the (continue reading →)

Hokkaido

This Japanese medium breed has a gorgeous thick coat for protection from the cold, and a warm, energetic personality. Their tongues are a blue and black color and coats come (continue reading →)

Vizsla

Looking for a canine companion that will never let you have a dull moment? Then we think that the Vizsla might be the breed for you! These dogs are known (continue reading →)