Have you dreamed of a dog for a long time, but live in an ordinary city apartment? One-kilogram mastiffs look tempting in the photo, but it's completely unclear what to do with them in real life? Pay attention to medium breeds weighing about 15-30 kg! They are much less hassle with them than with small ones, and most often they are much healthier than giant dogs. Especially for you, we have compiled a selection of medium breeds of dogs with names and photos!
Basset Hound
Due to the expression of the muzzle, the Basset always seems apathetic and a little sad, but this is an active hound. In fact, they are very cheerful, reckless, love to play and are able to make friends with everyone. At home, they are calm, docile and get along easily with children.
American cocker spaniel
Believe it or not, these adorable and friendly dogs were also bred for hunting. They are very nimble, agile, cheerful and active, up to 38 cm tall. They differ from their English relatives in the shape of the muzzle and the type of coat.
Shar Pei
Of all the mastiffs, this one is perhaps the most modest in size - only up to 35 kg. Despite the outward sluggishness, the dog's body is very powerful and muscular. Shar Pei is a Chinese breed bred for guarding, hunting and fighting.
Flatcoated retriever
The hunting breed is very kind and docile, famous for its gentle character. Despite its impressive size, the dog gets along even with kids. Pedigree dogs have a very unusual head shape and interesting almond-shaped eyes.
Sheltie
It is more correct to call the Scottish Shepherd Dog "Shetland", because the breed was bred on the Shetland Islands. There, these fluffy dogs weighing 10-15 kg actively helped the shepherds and became amazing companions.
Border Collie
Another Scottish herding breed is prized by breeders for its amazing grace. With an average size and weight of up to 20 kg, the dog has a very harmonious and proportional physique. They are very quick-witted, learn commands easily and love active walks.
Labrador retriever
One of the most popular breeds in the modern world did not become so by chance. It is these intelligent, docile and patient dogs that are brought up as guides. They serve in the rescue services and customs, work in therapy centers and help children.
Corgi
The full name of the adorable and friendly undersized dogs is Welsh Corgi Pembroke. The herding breed was specially bred to be so squat so that it deftly maneuvered in the midst of the herd. Corgi have very strong legs and love long walks with active games.
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German Shepherd
Perhaps there is no person in the world who does not know about the fantastic devotion and extraordinary intelligence of this service breed. Sheepdogs are very active, loyal to the owner and take an interest in canine sports.
Irish Setter
A luxurious red-haired dog with long ears and thick silky hair looks as if it has just stepped off a show catwalk. Hunting dogs are very athletic, they love to run and play at least twice a day. Setters can be stubborn and love their family so much that they can wither away alone.
English bulldog
The signature British breed is at the same time the oldest local breed. It is believed that dogs have inherited the best traits of true gentlemen - endurance, calmness, upbringing and determination. Although at the withers bulldogs grow only up to 40 cm, but due to their powerful physique, their weight reaches 25 kg.
Samoyed
Samoyed huskies only seem big - they are just very fluffy. Technically, they belong to the same group as the Spitz, therefore they retain their characteristic external features. The Samoyed is an amazingly versatile dog that can herd a herd, guard a house, or pull a sled.
Pointer
The English Pointing Dog is deservedly considered the best in its category of Pointing Dogs. They are very family and do not tolerate life on chains. But the pointer needs active walking and constant loads, otherwise the house cannot be destroyed without destruction.
Poodle
Elegant curly-haired poodles were not bred as decorative dogs. This is one of the smartest breeds, with a record lifespan of up to 18 years. They have an excellent sense of smell and observation, they are excellent hunters and working dogs, and they easily find a common language with children.
Austrian hound
This graceful and smooth-haired dog breed is more than one and a half centuries old. She has a very slender and harmonious physique, but at the same time - strong and well-developed muscles. The Austrian Hound gets along well with other dogs, but can be aggressive towards small pets, because hunting genes make themselves felt.
Australian kelpie
The savvy shepherd dog is still most often used for its intended purpose. The color and size can be different, because when breeding the breed, attention was paid to performance. Although now there are more standardized and small show kelpies weighing up to 20 kg.
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Boxer
Despite the harsh appearance, modern German boxers are not aggressive at all. They can be quite tall and heavy, up to 30 kg. This is a loyal guard, fearless defender, active and energetic friend. The breed lends itself well to training, so it is used as a service breed.
Pit bull terrier
The American Pit Bull Terrier is another very recognizable fighting breed. The dog requires professional training, socialization and a lot of attention, because it is very strong and stubborn. But this is a real find for owners with a tough character who prefer strict discipline.
Greyhound
The greyhound breed was bred for baiting, and then found popularity in dog racing. They have a slender, elongated and lean body, on which there is practically no fatty tissue, so Greyhounds do not tolerate cold well. Adult dogs are active, but very friendly and, with proper upbringing, easily adapt to any situation.
Bull terrier
The powerful fighting dog has a difficult history - for many years it was bred on the basis of a whole galaxy of breeds, from the bulldog to the Dalmatian. Bull Terriers are very strong and courageous, but require tough training and regular physical activity. They cannot stand loneliness, but in return they become very affectionate companions.
Hortaya greyhound
Despite the inexhaustible energy and excitement, at home the horty greyhounds are very calm and docile. They are not at all aggressive, with excellent eyesight and hearing, friendly, but freedom-loving. You cannot walk with greyhounds without a leash because of a strong racing instinct - they can simply break off in pursuit.
Amstaff
American Staffordshire Terriers are very strong and active, as befits a fighting dog. They are always collected, determined and courageous, although they require professional training. Despite the impressive dimensions and weight up to 30 kg, amstaffs feel good in city apartments.
Chow Chow
One of the oldest breeds in the world is more than 2 thousand years old and was bred in China. In fact, there is much less chow-chow than is commonly believed in our latitudes. Even males rarely grow over 30 kg. Chow Chows are very loyal, affectionate, they feel great in the apartment, but they can be slightly detached and suspicious of strangers.
Golden retriever
The hunting dog is renowned for its endless friendliness and energy reserve. Family breed - loves the house and people around, but requires long active walks. Golden Retrievers have an interesting and seemingly double coat, so that they practically do not get wet and do not freeze.
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Airedale
Everyone has seen this dog, but not everyone knows the name of such a popular variety of English terriers.Hunting dogs are still indispensable in the field and are widely used as service dogs. At home, they are loyal guards and good friends who will play with children with pleasure.
Whippet
Another greyhound on the list, which came to us from England and outwardly resembles a miniature copy of a Greyhound - up to 20 kg. If you compare the speed that it develops with its body weight, this is the fastest breed of dog in the world. Whippets get along well in an apartment, willingly socialize and find a common language with all household members.
Belgian shepherd
Luxurious and thick black coat is the calling card of the breed. Dogs are so smart that with proper training they even understand body language and facial expressions. They love to play with their family and get along well with other pets.
Husky
The Siberian breed is used for sledding and other work tasks because the huskies are amazingly active and hardy. Due to their beauty, they have become very popular in cities and at exhibitions. But such a dog requires a lot of space, active and long walks, as well as regular runs.
English setter
Pointing breed is absolutely not aggressive and completely harmless towards humans. Socialized dogs grow up to be very affectionate and attentive, although they can be stubborn or headstrong. Sometimes English setters are too noisy because they are very "talkative".
American Hairless Terrier
The young breed was bred about fifty years ago on the basis of the rat-catcher terriers. She inherited a harmonious and toned small body weighing about 7 kg. Despite the visual fragility and adorable muzzle, the dogs are very strong and muscular.
Mittel schnauzer
Another German service breed, which is considered one of the smartest and able to carry out the most difficult commands. Adult dogs are not too big - up to 20 kg. They feel good in the family and in city apartments. Oddly enough, the voluminous thick wool almost does not shed, but it needs to be combed out.
