Dog Breed Directory

Browse Medium Breeds (16 - 22" | 23-55 lbs) By Popularity Rankings (#69 - #136):

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Size Range: The lower end of each height/weight range represents typical female measurements, while the higher end reflects male averages.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Origin: Canada

Purpose: Luring ("tolling") waterfowl

Height: 17-21"

Weight: 35-50 lbs

Energy: 5/5

AKC Popularity: #69

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Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier

Origin: England

Purpose: Companion

Height: 21-22"

Weight: 50-70 lbs

Energy: 4/5

AKC Popularity: #72

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Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Origin: Ireland

Purpose: All-purpose farm dog

Height: 17-19"

Weight: 30-40 lbs

Energy: 4/5

AKC Popularity: #75

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American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terrier

Origin: United States

Purpose: Bull-baiting

Height: 17-19"

Weight: 40-55; 55-70 lbs

Energy: 3/5

AKC Popularity: #77

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Lagotto Romagnolo

Lagotto Romagnolo

Origin: Italy

Purpose: Water retrieval & truffle hunting

Height: 16-19"

Weight: 24-35 lbs

Energy: 4/5

AKC Popularity: #78

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Basenji

Basenji

Origin: Congo

Purpose: Flush game

Height: 15-17"

Weight: 20-24 lbs

Energy: 4/5

AKC Popularity: #80

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Chinese Shar-Pei

Chinese Shar-Pei

Origin: China

Purpose: Hunting, guarding

Height: 18-20"

Weight: 45-60 lbs

Energy: 3/5

AKC Popularity: #83

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Chow Chow

Chow Chow

Origin: China

Purpose: Hunting, guarding

Height: 17-20"

Weight: 45-70 lbs

Energy: 2/5

AKC Popularity: #88

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Keeshond

Keeshond

Origin: Netherlands

Purpose: Barge watchdog

Height: 17-18"

Weight: 35-45 lbs

Energy: 4/5

AKC Popularity: #90

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Standard Schnauzer

Standard Schnauzer

Origin: Germany

Purpose: Versatile farm dog

Height: 17-20"

Weight: 30-50 lbs

Energy: 3/5

AKC Popularity: #91

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American Eskimo Dog

American Eskimo Dog (Standard)

Origin: United States

Purpose: Companion

Height: 15-19"

Weight: 25-35 lbs

Energy: 4/5

AKC Popularity: #116

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Tibetan Terrier

Tibetan Terrier

Origin: Tibet

Purpose: Companion, herding

Height: 14-17"

Weight: 18-30 lbs

Energy: 3/5

AKC Popularity: #117

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Xoloitzcuintli

Xoloitzcuintli (Standard)

Origin: Mexico

Purpose: Companion, guardian

Height: 18-23"

Weight: 30-55 lbs

Energy: 3/5

AKC Popularity: #119

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Mudi

Mudi

Origin: Hungary

Purpose: Herding, farm work

Height: 15-18.5"

Weight: 18-29 lbs

Energy: 5/5

AKC Popularity: #122

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Norwegian Elkhound

Norwegian Elkhound

Origin: Norway

Purpose: Hunt moose

Height: 19.5-20.5"

Weight: 48-55 lbs

Energy: 4/5

AKC Popularity: #124

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Finnish Lapphund

Finnish Lapphund

Origin: Finland

Purpose: Reindeer herding

Height: 16-21"

Weight: 33-53 lbs

Energy: 4/5

AKC Popularity: #129

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German Pinscher

German Pinscher

Origin: Germany

Purpose: Ratting & guarding

Height: 17-20"

Weight: 25-45 lbs

Energy: 5/5

AKC Popularity: #133

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Bedlington Terrier

Bedlington Terrier

Origin: England

Purpose: Vermin hunter

Height: 15-17.5"

Weight: 17-23 lbs

Energy: 4/5

AKC Popularity: #134

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Kerry Blue Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier

Origin: Ireland

Purpose: Versatile farm dog

Height: 17.5-19.5"

Weight: 33-40 lbs

Energy: 4/5

AKC Popularity: #135

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Irish Terrier

Irish Terrier

Origin: Ireland

Purpose: Vermin hunter, guard

Height: 18"

Weight: 25-27 lbs

Energy: 3/5

AKC Popularity: #136

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