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 - Medium-Large cat breed

Birman

Cat · Myanmar (Burma)

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-6 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 3/5
Exotic Shorthair - Medium-Large cat breed

Exotic Shorthair

Cat · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-6 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5
American Shorthair - Medium-Large cat breed

American Shorthair

Cat · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-7 kg · 15-20 years · Shedding 3/5
Chartreux - Medium-Large cat breed

Chartreux

Cat · France

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-7 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5
Vizsla - Medium-Large dog breed

Vizsla

Dog · Hungary

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-29 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 2/5
Ocicat - Medium-Large cat breed

Ocicat

Cat · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-7 kg · 12-18 years · Shedding 2/5
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Pixie-Bob

Cat · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-8 kg · 13-15 years · Shedding 3/5
Serengeti - Medium-Large cat breed

Serengeti

Cat · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-7 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5
American Pit Bull Terrier - Medium-Large dog breed

American Pit Bull Terrier

Dog · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
14-27 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 2/5
American Staffordshire Terrier - Medium-Large dog breed

American Staffordshire Terrier

Dog · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
20-32 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 2/5
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Black Mouth Cur

Dog · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-43 kg · 12-18 years · Shedding 3/5
British Shorthair - Medium-Large cat breed

British Shorthair

Cat · United Kingdom

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-8 kg · 12-20 years · Shedding 3/5
Siberian - Medium-Large cat breed

Siberian

Cat · Russia

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-9 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 4/5
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Selkirk Rex

Cat · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-7 kg · 15-20 years · Shedding 3/5
Kurilian Bobtail - Medium-Large cat breed

Kurilian Bobtail

Cat · Russia/Japan

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-7 kg · 15-20 years · Shedding 2/5
Raas - Medium-Large cat breed

Raas

Cat · Indonesia

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-7 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5
Goldendoodle - Medium-Large dog breed

Goldendoodle

Dog · United States/Australia

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
14-41 kg · 10-15 years · Shedding 1/5
Labradoodle - Medium-Large dog breed

Labradoodle

Dog · Australia

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
15-30 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 1/5
Berger Picard - Medium-Large dog breed

Berger Picard

Dog · France

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
23-32 kg · 12-13 years · Shedding 2/5
Dutch Shepherd - Medium-Large dog breed

Dutch Shepherd

Dog · Netherlands

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
20-30 kg · 11-14 years · Shedding 4/5
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Wirehaired Pointing Griffon

Dog · France/Netherlands

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-27 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5
Bengal - Medium-Large cat breed

Bengal

Cat · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-7 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 2/5
Pharaoh Hound - Medium-Large dog breed

Pharaoh Hound

Dog · Malta

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
20-25 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 2/5
Bergamasco Sheepdog - Medium-Large dog breed

Bergamasco Sheepdog

Dog · Italy

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
26-38 kg · 13-15 years · Shedding 1/5
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Hamiltonstovare

Dog · Sweden

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
23-27 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 3/5
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Transylvanian Hound

Dog · Hungary/Romania

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
22-35 kg · 10-14 years · Shedding 3/5
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Bernedoodle

Dog · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
5-41 kg · 12-18 years · Shedding 1/5
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Huskydoodle

Dog · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-27 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5
Himalayan - Medium-Large cat breed

Himalayan

Cat · United States/United Kingdom

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-6 kg · 9-15 years · Shedding 5/5
British Longhair - Medium-Large cat breed

British Longhair

Cat · United Kingdom

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-8 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 4/5
Australian Shepherd - Medium-Large dog breed

Australian Shepherd

Dog · United States

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-29 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 4/5
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Thai Ridgeback

Dog · Thailand

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-34 kg · 12-13 years · Shedding 2/5
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Wetterhoun

Dog · Netherlands

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
25-35 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 2/5
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Eurohound

Dog · Scandinavia

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-27 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5
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Kanni

Dog · India

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-22 kg · 14-16 years · Shedding 1/5
Persian - Medium-Large cat breed

Persian

Cat · Iran/Persia

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-5 kg · 12-17 years · Shedding 5/5
Samoyed - Medium-Large dog breed

Samoyed

Dog · Siberia, Russia

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-30 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 5/5
Kombai - Medium-Large dog breed

Kombai

Dog · India

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-25 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5
Alaskan Husky - Medium-Large dog breed

Alaskan Husky

Dog · United States (Alaska)

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
18-27 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 4/5
Siberian Husky - Medium-Large dog breed

Siberian Husky

Dog · Siberia, Russia

Medium-Large
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-27 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 5/5
Chow Chow - Medium-Large dog breed

Chow Chow

Dog · China

Medium-Large
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.