Dogs by breed
What each breed is really like to live with, from the breed clubs and veterinary sources that know them. Written for adopters, not buyers.
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AkitaLarge: 26-28 in and 100-130 lb (male), 24-26 in and 70-100 lb (female), per AKCAmerican Staffordshire TerrierMales 55-70 lb and 18-19 in; females 40-55 lb and 17-18 in (AKC)Australian Cattle Dog35-50 lb, 17-20 inAustralian ShepherdMedium: 20-23 in and 50-65 lb (male), 18-21 in and 40-55 lb (female), per AKC
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BeagleTwo varieties: 13 in and under (under 20 lb) and 13-15 in (20-30 lb) (AKC)Belgian MalinoisMedium-large: 24-26 in and 60-80 lb (male), 22-24 in and 40-60 lb (female), per AKCBorder Collie30-55 lb, 18-22 inBoston Terrier12-25 lb, 10-12 inBoxerMales 65-80 lb and 23-25 in; females about 15 lb less and 21.5-23.5 in (AKC)Bulldog40 lb (female) to 50 lb (male), 14-15 in
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Cane CorsoLarge: 25-27.5 in (male), 23.5-26 in (female), weight proportionate to height and often over 100 lb, per AKC; VCA gives 83 to 110 lbCatahoula Leopard DogMedium-large: 22-24 in and 50-95 lb per AKC; NALC standard gives 22-26 in (male) and 20-24 in (female)ChihuahuaNot exceeding 6 lb; 5-8 in (AKC)Chow ChowMedium: 17-20 in and 45-70 lb per AKC; VCA gives 50 to 75 lbCocker Spaniel20-30 lb, 13.5-15.5 in
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Pit bull-type dogUKC standard for the American Pit Bull Terrier: males 35-60 lb and 18-21 in, females 30-50 lb and 17-20 in; shelter mixes vary widelyPomeranian3-7 lb, 6-7 inPoodle (all sizes)Standard: over 15 in, 40-70 lb; Miniature: 10-15 in, 10-15 lb; Toy: no more than 10 in, 4-6 lbPug14-18 lb, 10-13 in