Medium Dog Breeds (40-60lbs / 18-27kg)
Medium sized dogs are very popular and can be pretty obedient, and they share many of the good qualities of smaller and larger dogs while being calmer than larger dogs and a little easier to handle.
AidiThis is a friendly looking guardian dog from Morocco.
Airedale TerrierThis "King of Terriers" is the largest of the terrier breeds, and has a pretty high prey drive.
American English CoonhoundDeveloped in America, this dog's name is short for Racoon Hound, its original prey.
American Pit Bull TerrierThis "Poor Man's Horse" was bred as an all round working dog before later being mis-used in dog fighting due to its high pain threshold.
Australian Shepherd DogThis dog's name is misleading as it was actually developed in America by ranchers for herding purposes!
AzawakhA dog from the southern regions of the Sahara, this is a dog that will not like to be re-housed.
Bearded CollieCollie is Scottish for sheepdog, which gives both the location and the purpose this dog was bred for.
Canaan DogAn old breed that has been around for millenia, this dog comes from Israel.
DalmatianThis is surprisingly an ancient breed, and the elephant of the dog world in that they never seem to forget any ill treatment.
Deutscher WachtelhundAlso known as the German Spaniel, this dog is relatively unknown in its own counry, as it is mostly owned and sold to professional hunters and foresters.
English BulldogThis national symbol of Great Britain is a very dependable dog despite its violent history.
English PointerThis is one of the oldest pointing breeds, and bizarely quite hard to train.
English Springer SpanielThis forerunner of the English hunting Spaniels can become a little over depepndant if not handled correctly.
Entlebucher Mountain DogThis herding dog from the Swiss Mountains is an active dog only suited to active people.
EurasierA relatively young breed developed in Germany in the sixties, primarily as a companion and family dog.
Field SpanielAn English dog bred from Cocker Spaniels, this relatively rare breed tends to become attached to a particular member of a family.
French SpanielAnother rare breed, this is a very sociable dog that was initially bred as a pointing dog.
Hamilton HoundThis Swedish bred hunting dog is so good at its job that it has become very popular in the UK too.
HarrierFrom the UK, once dubbed the "poor man's alternative" to the Foxhound.
Ibizan HoundThis dog from the party capital of Spain has unclear origins, but one thing is clear: they will chase and kill unfamiliar cats.
Irish Water SpanielA natural clown from Ireland, this spaniel tends to be a one-person creature by habit.
Karelian Bear DogThis Northern European dog is a fearless hunting dog, known to be able to turn a bear on its heels or attack one that is silly enough not to run!
Keeshond Holland's National Dog, this dog is also know as the "Smiling Dutchman" due to the way it grins.
Norwegian ElkhoundAn anceint breed of dog from Norway, this high energy animal was favoured by the Vikings as a guard dog.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling RetrieverThis Canadian breed has a long and silky coat, and it can tend to be a chewer and a whiner if not properly raised.
Pharaoh HoundThis is now the National Dog of Malta, but as hinted by its name, this is an ancient breed from Egypt.
PlottA dog developed in America but named after the German family that developed it.
Portuguese Water DogThis "Dog of Water" was often given a Lion trim, like the poodle, to assist in free movement while keeping vital organs warm.
Rough CollieOriginating from Scotland, this is a highly trainable dog and this breed portrayed "Lassie" in the TV series of the name.
SalukiNamed after a long lost Arabian city, this dog can appear rather aloof and unaffectionate, and it cannot be trusted around other pets.
SamoyedA peaceful natured dog from Russia, this dog is thought to be related to the Siberian Husky.
Shar PeiBred in China as a fighting dog and then for herding, this dog needs plenty of exercise to retain a calm disposition.
Siberian HuskyThis Russian Husky is well equipped, having hair between its toes to provide better traction on the snow and ice.
SloughiDespite having unlear origins, this dog is revered by the Bedouin tribe in Africa.
Smooth CollieA Scottish Collie, similar to the Rough Collie, although with a shorter coat more suited to working at lower altitude and milder lands.
Standard SchnauzerThis is the oldest of the German Schnauzer breeds (Miniature and Giant being the others), and can be prone to barking if not attended to correctly.
Sussex SpanielDevloped in Sussex, England, this dog is still quite rare in its own country after almost becoming extinct following World War Two. They are however, popular in America.
Swedish LapphundRarely found outside of Sweden, this is a rare breed dating back to the hunting tribes of northern Scandinavia.
VizslaAnother ancient breed, this dog is from Hungary. It likes to chew, so have plenty of toys at hand!