If you think one of these medium dog breeds might be a good fit for your family, read on to figure out which one suits your lifestyle best. Not too big; not too small: These dogs are the definition of a happy medium, and probably why they show up on our list of most popular dogs year after year. Their playful and kind personalities make for excellent additions to families. The way people define medium-size dogs can vary. Some organizations break down dog sizes into detailed groups, including extra-small, small, small-medium, medium, medium-large, large, extra-large, and giant. But, in general, small dog breeds tend to go up to about 20 pounds, and large dog breeds begin around 60 pounds. So anything in the middle would be a medium-sized dog. Because of this wide weight range—20 to 60 pounds—medium-size dogs make up a large portion of the breeds in existence.

Learn more about their history, characteristics, temperament, common health conditions and lots of other interesting facts to help you to choose the perfect medium sized dog for you and your family! Explore all medium dog breeds below to learn more about their specific characteristics, estimated size and more.

Weight: Female: 35–48 kg, Male: 50–60 kg.
Height: Female: 56–63 cm, Male: 61–69 cm.
Coat: Double Coated ,Thick, Short and Hard.
Color: Black, Tan, Mahogany.
Litter Size: 6 to 12 puppies.
Life expectancy: 8 to 10 years.
Origin: Germany.
Temperament: Obedient, Self-assured, Good-natured, Devoted, Fearless, Confident, Alert, Steady, Courageous, Calm

Rottweiler

Weight: Female: 25–32 kg, Male: 30–34 kg.
Height: Female: 51–56 cm, Male: 56–61 cm.
Coat: Straight or Moderately Wavy.
Color: Cream, Light Golden, Dark Golden, Golden.
Litter Size: 4 to 12 puppies.
Life expectancy: 10 to 12 years.
Origin: England, United Kingdom, Scotland.
Temperament: Intelligent, Friendly, Kind, Reliable, Trustworthy, Confident.

Golden Retriever

Weight: Female: 40–45 kg, Male: 32–35 kg.
Height: Female: 66–72 cm, Male: 61–68 cm.
Coat: Short.
Color: Black, White, Fawn, Black & Rust, Red & Rust, Fawn & Rust, Blue & Rust, Blue, Red.
Litter Size: 6 to 8 puppies.
Life expectancy: 10 to 13 years.
Origin: Germany.
Temperament: Intelligent, Fearless, Energetic, Alert, Obedient, Loyal, Confident.

Doberman

German Shepherd

Weight: Female: 22–32 kg, Male: 30–40 kg
Height: Female: 55–60 cm, Male: 60–65 cm
Coat: Thick and Undercoated fur
Color: Black, Black & Tan, Sable, Grey, Red & Black, Black & Silver
Litter Size: 1 to 15 puppies
Life expectancy: 9 to13 years
Origin: Germany
Temperament: Intelligent, Stubborn, Loyal, Curious, Watchful, Confident, Alert, Obedient, Courageous

Weight: Male: 20-27kg, Female: 16-23 kg.
Height: Male: 54–60 cm, Female: 50–56 cm.
Coat: Thick double coat – thick undercoat and soft outer coat.
Color: White, Black, Black & Tan, Black & White, Sable & White, Grey, Gray & White, Red & White, Silver-gray.
Litter Size: 4 to 8 puppies.
Life expectancy: 12 to 15 years.
Origin: Siberia.
Temperament: Intelligent, Friendly, Outgoing, Alert, Gentle.

Siberian Husky

Weight: Female: 25–32 kg, Male: 29–36 kg.
Height: Female: 55–60 cm, Male: 57–62 cm.
Coat: Smooth, Short, Dense and Straight.
Color: Black, Chocolate, Yellow.
Litter Size: 5 to 14 puppies.
Life expectancy: 10 to 12 years.
Origin: United Kingdom.
Temperament: Intelligent, Even Tempered, Outgoing, Kind, Agile, Trusting, Gentle

Labrador Retriever

Weight: Male: 25–32 kg, Female: 9 - 11 kg
Height: Male: 41–43 cm, Female: 38–41 cm
Coat: Short
Color: Black, Brindle, Black & White, Tri-color, Tan, Red
Litter Size: 4 - 6 puppies
Life expectancy: 10-12 years
Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperament: Intelligent, Playful, Affectionate, Curious, Quiet, Energetic, Alert, Confident

Basenji

Samoyed

Weight: Female: 16–20 kg, Male: 20–30 kg.
Height: Female: 48–53 cm, Male: 53–60 cm.
Coat: Thick, Double-layer Coats.
Color: White, White & Biscuit, Cream.
Litter Size: 4 to 6 puppies.
Life expectancy: 12 to 14 years.
Origin: Siberia, Russia.
Temperament: Playful, Friendly, Stubborn, Sociable, Lively, Alert.

Weight: Female: 25–29 kg, Male: 27–32 kg.
Height: Female: 53–60 cm, Male: 57–63 cm.
Coat: Short, Smooth Coat.
Color: White, Brindle, Fawn.
Litter Size: 5 to 7 puppies.
Life expectancy: 10 to 12 years.
Origin: Germany.
Temperament: Playful, Intelligent, Friendly, Devoted, Energetic, Fearless, Cheerful, Loyal, Confident, Bright, Calm, Brave.

Boxer

Weight: Female: 23 – 29 kg, Male: 32 – 39 kg.
Height: Female: 58 – 64 cm, Male: 64 – 70 cm.
Coat: Short Double Coat.
Color: White, Brindle, Red Fawn, Sesame.
Litter Size: 3 to 12 puppies.
Life expectancy: 10 to12 years.
Origin: Japan.
Temperament: Intelligent, Faithful, Loyal, Stubborn, Composed, Receptive, Courageous.

Akita

Weight: Male: 8.2 – 16 kg, Female: 8.2 – 16 kg
Height: Male: 38 – 51 cm, Female: 38 – 51 cm
Coat: White double coat
Color: White, Biscuit
Litter Size: 4-6 puppies
Life expectancy: 13 – 15 years
Origin: United States, Germany
Temperament: Intelligent, Friendly, Alert, Reserved, Protective

American Eskimo

Australian Shepherd

Weight: Male: 25–32 kg, Female: 16–25 kg
Height: Male: 51–58 cm, Female: 46–54 cm
Coat: Blue merle, red merle, solid black and solid liver brown
Color: Merle, Black, Red Merle, Red tricolor, Black tricolor, Blue Merle, Red
Litter Size: 6-7 puppies
Life expectancy: 13 – 15 years
Origin: Western United States
Temperament: Intelligent, Affectionate, Good-natured, Active, Protective

Weight: Male: 27–41 kg, Female: 23–34 kg
Height: Male: 58–69 cm, Female: 56–65 cm
Coat: Outer coat and undercoat
Color: Black, White, Tawny, Grey, Black & Gray, Black & Tawny
Litter Size: 8 - 10 puppies
Life expectancy: 10 – 12 years
Origin: France
Temperament: Intelligent, Faithful, Fearless, Loyal, Obedient, Protective

Briard

Weight: Female: 35–40 kg, Male: 40–45 kg.
Height: Female: 60–65 cm, Male: 60–68 cm.
Coat: Short Coated.
Color: White.
Litter Size: 8 to 10 puppies.
Life expectancy: 10 to15 years.
Origin: Argentina.
Temperament: Affectionate, Friendly, Loyal, Cheerful, Protective, Tolerant.

Argintino Dogo

Weight: Female: 20–60 kg, Male: 31-54 kg.
Height: Female:41–54 cm, Male: 43–57 cm.
Coat: Short, Smooth and Glossy.
Color: Black, White, Brindle, Fawn, Tan, Grey, Blue, Brown, Red.
Litter Size: 4 to 8 puppies.
Life expectancy: 8 to 13 years.
Origin: United States.
Temperament: Intelligent, Affectionate, Stubborn, Friendly, Strong Willed, Loyal, Clownish, Obedient, Courageou

American Bully

Bearded Collie

Weight: Male: 18 - 27 kg, Female: 18 - 27 kg
Height: Male: 53–56 cm, Female: 51–53 cm
Coat: A flat, harsh, strong and shaggy outer coat and a soft, furry undercoat
Color: Black, Fawn, Tri-color, Blue, Brown, Black & Brown
Litter Size: 4-12 puppies
Life expectancy: 14 – 15 years
Origin: Scotland
Temperament: Intelligent, Self-confidence, Lively, Hardy, Alert, Active