Medium to Large Dog Breeds (60-80lbs / 27-36kg)
Medium to large sized dogs can still be fine for smaller homes, such as apartments, and although they can share some of the health concerns of large dogs, they generally make calmer adults.
Afghan HoundThis dog from Afghanistan could be one of the oldest breeds in existence today, and is a member of the Greyhound family.
American FoxhoundDeveloped from its English counterpart, this dog loves to explore and chase.
American Staffordshire TerrierDeveloped from its English cousin as a fghting dog, thankfully these days it is mostly used as a companion dog.
Basset HoundThe unmistakeable Basset! With oriigins in England and France, this hunting dog has a history stretching back half a meillenia.
Belgian GroenendaelBeing named after the Belgian village of its origin helps distinguish this dog from the three other Belgian sheepdogs to follow.
Belgian LakenoisA Belgian Sheepdog named after the village of Laeken.
Belgian MalinoisA Belgian Sheepdog, this time named after the village of Malines.
Belgian TervurenAnother Belgian Sheepdog, this one being named after the village of Tervuren.
BergamascoFrom the alpine region of Italy, this dog is yet another example of a world war almost causing a breed to become extinct. Lukcily it survied.
Black and Tan CoonhoundLaid back and often stubborn, this dog comes from Southern USA and was used to hunt racoons.
Bluetick CoonhoundOriginally called the English Coonhound, this dog from Louisiana in the USA is alert and not aggressive by nature.
BoxerA German breed, this former bull-baiter and fighting dog is now a companion dog, and one that often copies the mood of its owner.
Bull TerrierA dog with an unfortunate history in English dog fighting, these days this dog is mostly favoured as a companion.
Chesapeake Bay RetrieverA dog breed that never would have been had not the forerunner survived a shipwreck!
Chow ChowThis faithful Chinese dog has had many jobs in the past, including giving up its fur for making clothes.
Clumber SpanielA favourite of the French Aristocracy back in the day, this dog also went on to become popular with the English Aristocracy too.
DingoThis is Australia's wild dog, and is rarely seen anywhere else.
Dutch ShepherdAn intelligent and trainable dog from Holland, this is a multi-purpose farm dog.
English FoxhoundThis pack hunter has been around for at least five hundred years, and it still maintains a high prey drive to this day.
English SetterDespite the name, this dog actually comes from France, and can be a difficult one to housebreak.
Flat Coated RetrieverA british water retreiving dog, whose popularity was overshadowed by the Labrador and Golden Retriever.
German ShepherdAlso known as the Alsatian, this imposing looking dog was originally bred as a herder before being used as a police dog in many countries.
German Short Haired PointerA dog developed for the purpose of tracking and pointing out targets.
German Wire Haired PointerAnother pointing dog from Germany, albeit with a slighly different coat.
Golden RetrieverA fairly modern British breed, this is a very popular dog used in various roles including guide dogs.
Gordon SetterTaking its name from the Fourth Duke of Gordon in Scotland, this dog has a fantastic memory.
Greenland DogThis ancient breed from Greenland can have its roots traced back roughly 12000 years.
GreyhoundThis gentle British rocket has its roots in the Middle East, and was once the preserve of nobility.
HovawartAn old German breed, this estate-guarding dog is held in high esteem in its own country due a self-less and heroic deed it performed some 800 years ago!
Irish SetterThis hardy dog with good all round abilities can be friendly with strangers, so it doesn't make the most suitable watchdog.
Labrador RetrieverA popular dog in the UK that actually originates in Canada, where it was used by fishermen.
Large MunsterlanderAn energetic and trustworthy hunting dog from Germany.
PoodleDespite being known for its French origins, this water dog was actually standardised in Germany, where it is known as the Pudelhund, with Pudel relating to puddle.
Redbone CoonhoundA Racoon hunder from the USA, this dog is something of a drooler but with a nice sounding bark.
Spinone ItalianoAn Italian dog named after the thorny bush its thick skin allowed it to flush game from.
Tibetan MastiffAn ancient dog from the Himalayas, this dog is a fond digger.
UtonaganBred in the UK, this dog closely resembles the wolf but without having a wolf's temperament.
Victorian BulldogA very recent breed from London in England, this dog was an attempt to rediscover the early and healthier bulldog from Victorian times.
WeimaranerA pointer from Germany, this dog may treat smaller pets as prey.