41 breeds · 25-35 kg (55-77 lbs)
Medium-Large Dog & Cat Breeds
Athletic breeds that need space and exercise. Great for active families with yards. Many working and sporting breeds fall in this range.
Birman
Cat · Myanmar (Burma)
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-6 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 3/5
Exotic Shorthair
Cat · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-6 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5
American Shorthair
Cat · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-7 kg · 15-20 years · Shedding 3/5
Chartreux
Cat · France
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-7 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5
Vizsla
Dog · Hungary
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-29 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 2/5
Ocicat
Cat · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-7 kg · 12-18 years · Shedding 2/5
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Pixie-Bob
Cat · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-8 kg · 13-15 years · Shedding 3/5
Serengeti
Cat · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-7 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5
American Pit Bull Terrier
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
14-27 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 2/5
American Staffordshire Terrier
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
20-32 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 2/5
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Black Mouth Cur
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-43 kg · 12-18 years · Shedding 3/5
British Shorthair
Cat · United Kingdom
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-8 kg · 12-20 years · Shedding 3/5
Siberian
Cat · Russia
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-9 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 4/5
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Selkirk Rex
Cat · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-7 kg · 15-20 years · Shedding 3/5
Kurilian Bobtail
Cat · Russia/Japan
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-7 kg · 15-20 years · Shedding 2/5
Raas
Cat · Indonesia
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-7 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5
Goldendoodle
Dog · United States/Australia
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
14-41 kg · 10-15 years · Shedding 1/5
Labradoodle
Dog · Australia
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
15-30 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 1/5
Berger Picard
Dog · France
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
23-32 kg · 12-13 years · Shedding 2/5
Dutch Shepherd
Dog · Netherlands
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
20-30 kg · 11-14 years · Shedding 4/5
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
Dog · France/Netherlands
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-27 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5
Bengal
Cat · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-7 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 2/5
Pharaoh Hound
Dog · Malta
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
20-25 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 2/5
Bergamasco Sheepdog
Dog · Italy
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
26-38 kg · 13-15 years · Shedding 1/5
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Hamiltonstovare
Dog · Sweden
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
23-27 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 3/5
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Transylvanian Hound
Dog · Hungary/Romania
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
22-35 kg · 10-14 years · Shedding 3/5
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Bernedoodle
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
5-41 kg · 12-18 years · Shedding 1/5
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Huskydoodle
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-27 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5
Himalayan
Cat · United States/United Kingdom
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-6 kg · 9-15 years · Shedding 5/5
British Longhair
Cat · United Kingdom
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-8 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 4/5
Australian Shepherd
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-29 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 4/5
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Thai Ridgeback
Dog · Thailand
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-34 kg · 12-13 years · Shedding 2/5
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Wetterhoun
Dog · Netherlands
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
25-35 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 2/5
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Eurohound
Dog · Scandinavia
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-27 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5
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Kanni
Dog · India
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-22 kg · 14-16 years · Shedding 1/5
Persian
Cat · Iran/Persia
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-5 kg · 12-17 years · Shedding 5/5
Samoyed
Dog · Siberia, Russia
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-30 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 5/5
Kombai
Dog · India
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-25 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5
Alaskan Husky
Dog · United States (Alaska)
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-27 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 4/5
Siberian Husky
Dog · Siberia, Russia
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-27 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 5/5
Chow Chow
Dog · China
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
20-32 kg · 8-12 years · Shedding 4/5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a medium-large dog?
A medium-large dog typically weighs 25-35 kg (55-77 lbs). Athletic breeds that need space and exercise. Great for active families with yards. Many working and sporting breeds fall in this range. There are 25 medium-large dog breeds in our database.
Best medium-large breeds for apartments?
Better suited for homes with yards. The best apartment-friendly medium-large breeds include Birman, Exotic Shorthair, American Shorthair. Consider energy level, barking tendency, and exercise needs when choosing a breed for apartment living.
Are medium-large breeds good with children?
Many medium-large breeds are great with kids. Top family-friendly options include Birman, Exotic Shorthair, American Shorthair. Always supervise interactions between dogs and young children.