What is considered a medium sized dog?

Because there is such a variance, the only thing that medium sized dogs truly have in common is their weight – they range 40 and 60 pounds. The sheer number of breeds that are classified as "medium sized" has helped them become the most popular size of dog in the world. read more

Medium-size dogs generally weigh in the ballpark of 35 to 65 pounds, according to Kim Williamson of "Animal Planet." In terms of height, medium-size dogs are usually from 1 to 2 feet tall, measured from the ground to the withers or shoulder. read more

The Medium Sized Dog Medium sized dogs cover a wide variety of breeds ranging from terriers to hounds to huskies. They can be laid back or energetic, they can be guard dogs or family companions, and they vary in term of looks, temperament and personality. read more

Despite the fact that medium dog breeds vary greatly in the packed category that ranges from the Poodle to the Labrador Retriever and Dalmatian, medium sized dog breeds are typically playful, energetic, affectionate, good with other canines, easy to train, and have considerably less grooming needs than smaller breeds. read more