Medium-Sized Dogs
A browsing group centered on medium-sized dogs, bringing together breeds with varied activity backgrounds. Some breeds may also be classified as small; this is neither a fixed weight boundary nor a biological classification. Check actual activity and responses to other animals and people for each breed and individual.
Published animal profiles
Shiba Inu
The Shiba is a native dog breed developed in Japan as a small hunting dog. Small erect triangular ears, a curled or upward-curving tail and a thick double coat are characteristic.
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Welsh Corgi
Welsh Corgis are small herding dogs associated with moving livestock in Wales; Pembrokes and Cardigans are distinct. Short legs, a long sturdy body, relatively large upright ears and a fox-like head are characteristic.
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Beagle
The Beagle developed from small British hound lineages that followed scent to find quarry such as rabbits. Long hanging ears, strong legs, a balanced body and a raised tail stand out.
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Border Collie
The Border Collie is a herding dog selected primarily for its ability to work sheep in Britain’s border region. A balanced medium-sized body, relatively long agile legs and a double coat of varying lengths are seen.
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French Bulldog
The French Bulldog developed from small British bulldog lines within French companion-dog culture. Broad erect bat-shaped ears, a short muzzle and a compact muscular body are characteristic.
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Cocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel developed from spaniels that helped hunt birds, and English and American types are distinguished. Long drooping ears with soft hair, feathering on the chest, belly and legs, and a sturdy body are characteristic.
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Jindo
The Jindo is a conserved and registered breed based on the indigenous dog population of Jindo in the Republic of Korea. Upright triangular ears, a firm body, a thick double coat and a raised tail are characteristic.
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Miniature Schnauzer
This entry focuses on the Miniature Schnauzer to match the main photograph. A harsh outer coat, pronounced beard and eyebrows, and a compact, square-looking body are characteristic.
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Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a companion breed developed from bulldog and terrier lines in Boston in the United States. A short muzzle, square head, upright ears, short coat and white markings stand out.
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Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog developed from small herding-dog lines on northern islands. A long, abundant double coat, neck mane, relatively long narrow head and ears with folded tips are characteristic.
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Bull Terrier
The Bull Terrier developed in Britain from bulldog and terrier lines. A long egg-shaped head with a curved profile, small upright ears, triangular-looking eyes and a muscular body are characteristic.
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American Eskimo Dog
Despite its name, the American Eskimo Dog is not described as directly descended from the sled dogs of Indigenous Arctic peoples. An abundant white or cream double coat, small upright ears, dark eyes and nose, and a tail carried over the back are typical.
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Basenji
The Basenji developed into a modern registered breed from regional hunting-dog lines in Central Africa. A short coat, compact body, upright ears, forehead wrinkles and tightly curled tail are characteristic.
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