Dog breeds by size

Medium dog breeds

64 published breeds are listed as medium.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Lifespan13.3 yr avg
Weight34.1 lb avg
SizeMedium64 breeds
Group7 groups

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Single-size medium breeds average 13.3 years. Their midpoint adult weight averages 34.1 lb. The lightest listing is Irish Terrier (27 lb (male), 25 lb (female)) and the heaviest is Portuguese Podengo (Large 44–66 lb; Medium 35–44 lb).

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Each breed keeps the wording of its own standard. A ceiling such as "up to 6 lb" stays a ceiling, and varieties that span more than one size appear on each size page they actually reach.

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64 medium breeds have a verified weight and lifespan on this site.

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