American Staffordshire Terrier The American Staffordshire Terrier is a tough breed, but is incredibley affectionate. Comfortable inside or out, this canine make a wonderful addition to the family. | |
Australian Cattle Dog The Australian Cattle Dog is a tireless breed. Both physically and mentally strong, they need endless jobs to do or else they become jittery. A great work dog. | |
Australian Shepherd The Australian Shepherd is an incredibley active, loving, and independent breed. | |
Basset Hound The Basset Hound is a calm, gentle breed very suitable for families with kids. | |
Beagle The Beagle craves companionship, whether it be human or canine. With daily exercize, the beagle can be a calm, loving companion. | |
Bearded Collie | |
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Belgian Sheepdog | |
Black and Tan Coonhound The Black and Tan Coonhounds is mellow indoors, but once released outside can become unruly, with its natural hunter instincts. | |
Border Collie The Border Collie is one of the most intelligent of the dog breeds. They are also brimming with energy, and needs lots of challenging tasks to keep them occupied. | |
Brittany The Brittany is a very social, affectionate breed of canine. An intelligent breed, the Brittany is easy to train and is generally well behaved. | |
Bulldog Contrary to their reputation for aggresiveness, Bulldogs are in fact highly affectionate, playful dogs. With low energy levels, they are great for owners with a tight schedule. | |
Bull Terrier The Bull Terrier loves to play, and loves to lavish in attention from their owners. They can be mischievous if not excersized properly, though. | |
Canaan Dog The Canaan Dog is a very bright canine, who is adept at performing specific tasks. They are very protective of their owner and family and don't do well around other dogs. | |
Cardigan Welsh Corgi The Cardigan Welsh Corgi is a mild-mannered, yet high-spirited dog. They have a great sense of humour and make wonderful dogs for around the house. | |
Chesapeake Bay Retriever The Chesapeake Bay Retriever's instincts as a hunting partner make this dog an energetic breed outdoors, but tends to relax indoors. The most protective of any retriever, this breed can be a very useful dog. | |
Chinese Shar Pei The Chinese Shar Pei is a fiercly independent breed. Known for their skills as a protector, they make a great watch dog, although they can me a handful to train. | |
Chow Chow The Chow Chow is a very serious, stoic canine. They are low energy, but are incredibley loyal to their owners. | |
Cocker Spaniel The Cocker Spaniel is an all around solid medium size breed. They're easy to train, fun-loving, and intelligent, which makes them great for a variety of settings. | |
English Springer Spaniel The English Springer Spaniel is an extremley playful breed that loves regular exercize outdoors. Their high level of affection makes them a great family dog. | |
Field Spaniel The Field Spaniel is as good a hunting dog as it is a loving companion. They love to have tasks and need daily exercize. | |
Finnish Spitz The Finnish Spitz is a lively, independent breed that can be stubborn at times. | |
German Pinscher The German Pinscher is an alert, smaller breed, who makes a wonderful watchdog.They are headstrong, and can be fairly independent. | |
The Harrier is a playful and energetic canine. They love to track small animals and let off steam outside. | |
The Irish Terrier is a playful, intense dog that enjoys daily exercize. They love to run and hunt, but when indoors they are quite tame. | |
Keeshond The Keeshond makes for a wonderful household dog. They are calm but playful, and are gentle with both childeren and adults. | |
Kerry Blue Terrier The Kerry Blue Terrier is a versatile breed, with the ability to hunt, be a great companion, or protect. With a daily walk, they generally do just fine indoors. | |
Labrador Retriever The Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog for the last 10 years, according to the AKC (American Kennel Club). | |
The Manchester Terrier is a shy, standoff-ish breed. They are loyal to their family, but are wary of strangers. | |
The Norwegian Elkhound enjoys adventure in cold environments, so they need plenty of exercise. They are loyal and loving. | |
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is a quick learner, who enjoys applying their newly acquired knowledge through rigorous activity. They are energetic but not restless, and are friendly with both people and animals alike. | |
The Pharaoh Hound is a runner and hunter - they love activity. They also make great dogs indoors, as well, and are generally gentle with children and other dogs. | |
The Plott is a great all around hound: good for hunting, as well as a family dog. They can be shy around folks they don't know, but warm up to them pretty quickly. | |
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Portuguese Water Dog | |
The Siberian Husky is an energetic breed, known for its intelligence, and when given the change, it's mischievous nature. Although accustom to colder climates, it can still adapt to warmer environments with proper care. | |
The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier thrives in a family environment, as they enjoy recieving affection just as much as they enjoy giving it. | |
The Standard Schnauzer is a smart, independent canine. They do best with a patient and understanding owner, as this breed can be mischievous. | |
The Sussex Spaniel is a cheerful, laid back breed who knows how to behave indoors. They do enjoy their time outside, though. | |
The Welsh Springer Spaniel is less spunky than it's English counterpart, but still packs a lot of energy that needs daily release. They are loving and loyal but are independent, as well. | |
The Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is an excellent hunting dog: loyal and pays sharp attention to its surrounding. They make great family pets, as well, given daily exercize. |
Medium Sized Breeds