27 breeds · 10-15 kg (22-33 lbs)
Small-Medium Dog & Cat Breeds
Versatile breeds that bridge the gap between small and medium. Active enough for outdoor activities yet compact enough for smaller living spaces.
Devon Rex
Cat · England
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
2-4 kg · 10-15 years · Shedding 1/5
Cornish Rex
Cat · England
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
2-4 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 1/5
Japanese Bobtail
Cat · Japan
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-4 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 2/5
Rat Terrier
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
4-11 kg · 12-18 years · Shedding 2/5
Puggle
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
7-14 kg · 10-15 years · Shedding 3/5
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Korat
Cat · Thailand
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-5 kg · 10-15 years · Shedding 1/5
LaPerm
Cat · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
2-5 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5
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Lykoi
Cat · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
2-4 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5
Beagle
Dog · England
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
9-11 kg · 10-15 years · Shedding 3/5
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Cockapoo
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
5-11 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5
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Munchkin
Cat · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-4 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 2/5
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Dog · Wales
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
10-14 kg · 12-13 years · Shedding 4/5
American Eskimo Dog
Dog · United States/Germany
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
3-16 kg · 13-15 years · Shedding 4/5
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Dog · Wales
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
11-17 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 4/5
Pyrenean Shepherd
Dog · France
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
7-14 kg · 15-17 years · Shedding 4/5
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Swedish Vallhund
Dog · Sweden
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
9-14 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 3/5
Miniature American Shepherd
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
9-18 kg · 12-13 years · Shedding 4/5
Shetland Sheepdog
Dog · Scotland
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
6-12 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 5/5
Basenji
Dog · Congo/Central Africa
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
9-12 kg · 13-14 years · Shedding 2/5
Telomian
Dog · Malaysia
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
8-13 kg · 12-16 years · Shedding 2/5
Shiba Inu
Dog · Japan
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
8-10 kg · 13-16 years · Shedding 4/5
Bedlington Terrier
Dog · England
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
8-10 kg · 11-16 years · Shedding 1/5
Glen of Imaal Terrier
Dog · Ireland
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
14-16 kg · 10-15 years · Shedding 2/5
Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Dog · France
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
11-18 kg · 14-16 years · Shedding 3/5
Welsh Terrier
Dog · Wales
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
9-10 kg · 12-15 years · Shedding 1/5
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Pomsky
Dog · United States
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
7-14 kg · 13-15 years · Shedding 4/5
Skye Terrier
Dog · Scotland
Energy
Trainability
Good with Kids
16-18 kg · 12-14 years · Shedding 2/5
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a small-medium dog?
A small-medium dog typically weighs 10-15 kg (22-33 lbs). Versatile breeds that bridge the gap between small and medium. Active enough for outdoor activities yet compact enough for smaller living spaces. There are 20 small-medium dog breeds in our database.
Best small-medium breeds for apartments?
Good for apartments with regular outdoor exercise. The best apartment-friendly small-medium breeds include Devon Rex, Cornish Rex, Japanese Bobtail. Consider energy level, barking tendency, and exercise needs when choosing a breed for apartment living.
Are small-medium breeds good with children?
Many small-medium breeds are great with kids. Top family-friendly options include Devon Rex, Cornish Rex, Japanese Bobtail. Always supervise interactions between dogs and young children.