You are looking for a dog, but find, for example, a Maltese too small, and you do not have room for a very large dog. In that case, choose one of the medium-sized dog breeds, such as a beagle or a shiba inu.
Definition of medium-sized dogs
A medium-sized dog weighs about 10 to 35-40 kilos as an adult. Its shoulder height is roughly between 30 and 50 cm.
A medium-sized breed: Beagle
A beagle is a sturdy, muscular dog. It measures ~36.5 cm and weighs ~11.5 kg. A beagle is also a true family dog that gets along well with children.
A medium-sized breed: Shiba inu
A Shiba inu is a smart, independent breed that likes to test how far it can go with its owner, so be consistent in its training. It is loyal to its own owner and athletically built, which makes it suitable for walking or jogging. It measures ~38 cm and weighs ~9 kg.
A medium-sized breed: Welsh Corgi Pembroke
A Welsh corgi Pembroke is a sociable little dog. Our Fons (the father of the puppies) plays straight away with any other dog or person. The breed measures ~27.5 cm and weighs ~10.5 kg. Because of its short legs, it is less suited to very long walks. The Welsh Corgi was the favourite dog of Queen Elizabeth II. You can read more about the breed on our page about the Welsh Corgi Pembroke .
A medium-sized breed: Cockapoo
The Cockapoo is the result of planned crossings. He is the offspring of the Poodle and the Cocker Spaniel. It is also known as the Cockapoodle, Cockerpoo or Cock-a-Poo. Its coat sheds very little, which is why it suits many families who react to other dogs. No dog is fully hypoallergenic, though.
A Cockapoo measures ~36.5 cm and weighs ~10 kg.
A medium-sized breed: English Cocker Spaniel
The English Cocker Spaniel is a vigilant, sturdily built, medium-sized dog with long ears. It measures ~39 cm and weighs ~14 kg. It is an energetic, cheerful and affectionate dog that gets on well with children, as long as they do not tease it.
A medium-sized breed: Lagotto Romagnolo
The Lagotto Romagnolo or Italian water dog is a water dog from Italy. It measures ~44.5 cm and weighs ~13.5 kg. It is compact and lively, with a good nose; today it is known as a truffle dog. It is a loyal and affectionate breed that fits well into a family.
Its dense, curly coat does not shed, so it often suits people with a dog allergy better. No dog is fully hypoallergenic, though.
A medium-sized breed: Pomsky
The Pomsky is a small to medium-sized dog that falls in size somewhere between the Pomeranian and the Siberian Husky. Because it is a cross with no fixed breed standard, size varies from dog to dog. As a guide, it measures ~33 cm and weighs ~14 kg.
It is energetic, clever and very sociable with its own family.
Advice on choosing a breed
If you are not yet sure which breed suits you best, call us or visit us for advice.
