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# Breed AKC group Size Weight Lifespan
117 Afghan HoundThe Afghan Hound is a tall sighthound from Afghanistan with a long, flowing coat and a proud bearing, bred to hunt over rough, cold mountain country. Hound Group Medium 50 to 60 lb 12 to 14 years
70 Airedale TerrierThe largest of the terriers, a tall, wiry-coated English working dog with a strong sense of humor and plenty of stamina. Terrier Group Medium 50 to 70 lb 11 to 14 years
182 American English CoonhoundThe American English Coonhound is a lean, speedy American hound descended from English foxhounds, bred to trail raccoon and other game by scent and voice. Hound Group Medium 40 to 65 lb 11 to 12 years
97 American Staffordshire TerrierA strong, stocky American terrier with a close short coat, a devoted and eager temperament, and a physical presence that calls for careful ownership. Terrier Group Medium 40 to 70 lb 12 to 16 years
176 American Water SpanielThe American Water Spaniel is a medium-sized, curly-coated brown spaniel from Wisconsin, bred for hunting from small boats and still a rare, active companion. Sporting Group Medium 25 to 45 lb 10 to 14 years
47 Australian Cattle DogThe Australian Cattle Dog is a tough, compact herding dog bred to drive cattle over long distances, known for endurance, loyalty and a strong will. Herding Group Medium 33 to 50 lb 12 to 16 years
14 Australian ShepherdThe Australian Shepherd is an agile, intelligent American herding dog with a merle or solid coat, known for stamina, loyalty and a need for work. Herding Group Medium 40 to 65 lb 12 to 15 years
195 AzawakhThe Azawakh is a tall, very lean sighthound from the Sahel region of West Africa, bred by nomads to hunt and guard, and a reserved, loyal and independent dog. Hound Group Medium 33 to 55 lb 12 to 15 years
129 BarbetThe Barbet is a rustic French water dog with a thick, curly, low-shedding coat and a sociable, easy-going temperament, used for retrieving waterfowl. Sporting Group Medium 35 to 65 lb 13 to 15 years
— Basset Fauve de BretagneThe Basset Fauve de Bretagne is a small, wiry, fawn French scent hound from Brittany, bred to hunt hare and rabbit, and an energetic, cheerful companion. Hound Group Medium 25 to 35 lb 12 to 14 years
34 Basset HoundThe Basset Hound is a heavy-boned, long-eared scent hound from France and England, known for its tracking nose, its droopy face and its easygoing nature. Hound Group Medium 40 to 65 lb 10 to 12 years
7 BeagleThe Beagle is a compact, merry scent hound from England, bred to hunt rabbits in a pack and known for its nose, its voice and its appetite. Hound Group Medium 20 to 30 lb 12 to 15 years
140 Bearded CollieThe Bearded Collie is a cheerful, shaggy-coated Scottish herding dog with boundless bounce, known as the clown of the herding group. Herding Group Medium 45 to 55 lb 12 to 14 years
196 Belgian LaekenoisThe Belgian Laekenois is the rarest of the four Belgian herding breeds, with a rough, wiry fawn coat, and is valued as an agile working partner. Herding Group Medium 55 to 65 lb 12 to 14 years
32 Belgian MalinoisThe Belgian Malinois is a powerful, short-coated Belgian herding breed used in police and military work, with intense drive that calls for experienced handling. Herding Group Medium 40 to 80 lb 14 to 16 years
120 Belgian SheepdogThe Belgian Sheepdog is a striking, long-haired black herding breed from Belgium, known as the Groenendael elsewhere, with intelligence and a watchful nature. Herding Group Medium 45 to 75 lb 12 to 14 years
115 Belgian TervurenThe Belgian Tervuren is an elegant, long-coated Belgian herding dog with a black-tipped fawn coat, known for sensitivity, athleticism and drive. Herding Group Medium 45 to 75 lb 12 to 14 years
166 Berger PicardThe Berger Picard is a rustic, wiry-coated French herding dog from Picardy with upright ears, an expressive face and a reserved, independent streak. Herding Group Medium 50 to 70 lb 13 to 15 years
26 Border CollieThe Border Collie is a lithe herding dog from the Anglo-Scottish border, famous for intense focus, speed and exceptional trainability. Herding Group Medium 30 to 55 lb 12 to 15 years
18 BoxerThe Boxer is a muscular, short-coated German working breed known for boundless energy, a playful streak and strong attachment to its family. Working Group Medium 50 to 70 lb 10 to 12 years
64 Boykin SpanielThe Boykin Spaniel is a compact, brown, South Carolina spaniel bred to hunt wild turkey and waterfowl from small boats, and a cheerful family dog. Sporting Group Medium 25 to 40 lb 14 to 16 years
31 BrittanyThe Brittany is a compact, leggy French bird dog with a lively, biddable nature, built to point and retrieve and to cover ground all day. Sporting Group Medium 30 to 40 lb 12 to 14 years
86 Bull TerrierA muscular, clownish English dog with a distinctive egg-shaped head, a short coat, and a strong will that needs an experienced and active owner. Terrier Group Medium 35 to 70 lb 11 to 14 years
10 BulldogThe Bulldog is a heavy, wrinkled, short-faced English breed once used in bull-baiting and now a calm, stubborn and affectionate house companion. Non-Sporting Group Medium 40 to 50 lb 8 to 10 years
193 Canaan DogA hardy, alert pariah-type herding and guard dog from Israel, wary of strangers, devoted to its family and well adapted to hot, dry climates. Herding Group Medium 35 to 55 lb 12 to 15 years
65 Cardigan Welsh CorgiA sturdy, long-tailed Welsh cattle-herding dog with a deep chest, big ears and a steady, loyal temperament, larger and heavier-boned than the Pembroke. Herding Group Medium 25 to 38 lb 12 to 15 years
80 Chinese Shar-PeiThe Chinese Shar-Pei is a deeply wrinkled, bristly-coated dog from southern China with a reserved nature and some distinctive inherited health problems. Non-Sporting Group Medium 40 to 55 lb 8 to 12 years
94 Chow ChowThe Chow Chow is an ancient Chinese spitz with a lion-like ruff, a blue-black tongue and an aloof, dignified manner that suits experienced owners. Non-Sporting Group Medium 45 to 70 lb 8 to 12 years
33 Cocker SpanielThe Cocker Spaniel is the smallest sporting spaniel, with a silky coat and a merry nature, bred to flush game birds and now a popular companion. Sporting Group Medium 20 to 30 lb 12 to 15 years
50 DalmatianThe Dalmatian is a spotted, athletic dog from Croatia, bred to run beside carriages and now an energetic, loyal companion with notable inherited health issues. Non-Sporting Group Medium 45 to 70 lb 11 to 13 years
35 English Cocker SpanielThe English Cocker Spaniel is a merry, athletic spaniel with a feathered coat, bred to flush woodcock and now a lively family and field companion. Sporting Group Medium 26 to 34 lb 12 to 15 years
27 English Springer SpanielThe English Springer Spaniel is a friendly, energetic flushing spaniel with a feathered coat, kept for bird hunting and as an active family dog. Sporting Group Medium 40 to 50 lb 12 to 14 years
178 Entlebucher Mountain DogThe smallest of the Swiss mountain dogs, a compact, tricolor cattle-driving breed that is athletic, devoted and exuberant with a strong need for work. Herding Group Medium 40 to 65 lb 11 to 13 years
148 Field SpanielThe Field Spaniel is a rare, solid-colored English spaniel, low and long in the body, bred to work in thick cover and kept for its even, gentle nature. Sporting Group Medium 35 to 50 lb 11 to 13 years
127 Finnish LapphundA friendly, thickly coated spitz-type herding dog from Finnish Lapland, bred to manage reindeer and valued as a cheerful, talkative family companion. Herding Group Medium 33 to 53 lb 12 to 15 years
194 Finnish SpitzThe Finnish Spitz is a fox-like, golden-red hunting spitz from Finland, famous for its ringing bark used to point birds and for its spirited, vocal nature. Non-Sporting Group Medium 20 to 33 lb 12 to 15 years
139 German PinscherThe German Pinscher is a medium-sized, short-coated German farm and guard dog, athletic and alert, with a lively, strong-willed and inquisitive nature. Working Group Medium 25 to 45 lb 12 to 14 years
9 German Shorthaired PointerThe German Shorthaired Pointer is an athletic, versatile hunting dog with a short liver or black-and-white coat and very high energy. Sporting Group Medium 45 to 70 lb 10 to 12 years
58 German Wirehaired PointerThe German Wirehaired Pointer is a tough, versatile hunting dog with a harsh weatherproof coat and a determined, energetic nature. Sporting Group Medium 50 to 70 lb 12 to 14 years
165 Glen of Imaal TerrierA sturdy, long-bodied Irish terrier from County Wicklow, quieter and more laid-back than most terriers, with a soft, shaggy coat. Terrier Group Medium 32 to 40 lb 12 to 15 years
200 Grand Basset Griffon VendéenThe Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen is a rough-coated French scent hound, taller than the Petit, bred to hunt hare and deer, with a friendly, relaxed manner. Hound Group Medium 40 to 45 lb 10 to 14 years
199 HarrierThe Harrier is a medium-sized English pack hound, bred to hunt hare on foot, that looks like a large Beagle and is cheerful, tireless and rarely seen as a pet. Hound Group Medium 40 to 60 lb 12 to 15 years
174 Ibizan HoundThe Ibizan Hound is a tall, lean, prick-eared sighthound from the Balearic Islands, bred to hunt rabbits, with great leaping ability and a lively nature. Hound Group Medium 40 to 55 lb 11 to 14 years
138 Icelandic SheepdogA cheerful, sturdy spitz-type herding dog from Iceland with a curled tail and a lively voice, valued as a friendly and adaptable family dog. Herding Group Medium 20 to 30 lb 12 to 14 years
149 Irish TerrierA leggy, red-coated terrier from Ireland with a wiry coat and a bold, loyal nature, historically a farm dog, guard, and messenger. Terrier Group Medium 25 to 27 lb 12 to 15 years
169 Irish Water SpanielThe Irish Water Spaniel is the tallest spaniel, a liver-colored water retriever with a topknot, tight curls and a smooth tail, known for a clownish streak. Sporting Group Medium 45 to 68 lb 10 to 12 years
85 KeeshondThe Keeshond is a friendly, silver-and-black Dutch spitz with a plush coat and spectacle markings, known as a watchful family companion. Non-Sporting Group Medium 35 to 45 lb 12 to 15 years
155 Kerry Blue TerrierA strong, upright Irish terrier with a soft, wavy blue-gray coat that does not shed, a bold temperament, and demanding grooming needs. Terrier Group Medium 33 to 40 lb 12 to 15 years
77 Lagotto RomagnoloThe Lagotto Romagnolo is a curly-coated Italian water dog turned truffle hunter, with a keen nose, a teddy-bear look and a trainable, busy nature. Sporting Group Medium 24 to 35 lb 15 to 17 years
28 Miniature American ShepherdA compact, athletic herding dog developed in the United States from small Australian Shepherds, quick to learn and happiest with a job. Herding Group Medium 20 to 40 lb 12 to 15 years
158 Nederlandse KooikerhondjeThe Nederlandse Kooikerhondje is a small, orange-and-white Dutch spaniel type that once lured ducks into traps, now a lively, alert and sensitive companion. Sporting Group Medium 20 to 30 lb 12 to 14 years
173 Norwegian BuhundA lively, spitz-type Norwegian farm and herding dog with a curled tail and a ready voice, energetic, friendly and a strong fit for active households. Herding Group Medium 26 to 40 lb 12 to 15 years
128 Norwegian ElkhoundThe Norwegian Elkhound is a sturdy, gray spitz-type hound from Norway, bred to track and hold moose, and a vocal, hardy and loyal family dog. Hound Group Medium 48 to 55 lb 12 to 15 years
202 Norwegian LundehundThe Norwegian Lundehund is a rare, agile Nordic spitz with six toes on each foot, bred to hunt puffins on sea cliffs. Non-Sporting Group Medium 20 to 30 lb 12 to 15 years
69 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling RetrieverThe Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever is the smallest retriever, a red, fox-like Canadian dog that lures ducks to shore and is very energetic. Sporting Group Medium 35 to 50 lb 12 to 14 years
16 Pembroke Welsh CorgiA low, sturdy herding dog from Wales with a fox-like face, big ears and a bold, outgoing manner, bred to drive cattle by nipping at their heels. Herding Group Medium 25 to 30 lb 12 to 14 years
161 Petit Basset Griffon VendéenThe Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen is a small, rough-coated French scent hound bred to hunt hare in thick brush, with a cheerful, outgoing and noisy nature. Hound Group Medium 25 to 40 lb 12 to 15 years
180 Pharaoh HoundThe Pharaoh Hound is a sleek, tan-coated hunting hound from Malta, bred to chase rabbits, known for blushing when happy and for its speed and grace. Hound Group Medium 45 to 55 lb 12 to 14 years
171 Plott HoundThe Plott Hound is a brindle American hunting hound from North Carolina, bred to track bear and boar, and the state dog of North Carolina. Hound Group Medium 40 to 60 lb 12 to 14 years
111 PointerThe Pointer is a sleek, fast bird dog from England that locks into a rigid stance to show game, with a smooth coat and a bold, driven nature. Sporting Group Medium 45 to 75 lb 12 to 15 years
192 Polish Lowland SheepdogA medium-sized, shaggy Polish herding dog with a thick, tousled coat, known for its sharp memory, cheerful energy and close family bonds. Herding Group Medium 30 to 50 lb 12 to 14 years
6 PoodleThe Poodle is an intelligent, athletic water retriever in three sizes, known for a curly non-shedding coat and strong trainability. Non-Sporting Group Medium 40 to 70 lb 12 to 15 years
43 Portuguese Water DogThe Portuguese Water Dog is an athletic, curly or wavy coated swimmer from Portugal, known for stamina, intelligence and a low-shedding coat. Working Group Medium 35 to 60 lb 11 to 13 years
177 PuliA medium-sized Hungarian herding dog with a long corded coat that looks like dreadlocks, agile, devoted and watchful with a loud voice. Herding Group Medium 25 to 35 lb 12 to 16 years
160 PumiA lively, terrier-like Hungarian herding dog with a curly coat and upright, tipped ears, quick and vocal with a love of activity. Herding Group Medium 22 to 29 lb 12 to 13 years
146 Redbone CoonhoundThe Redbone Coonhound is a solid red American hound bred for hunting raccoon, deer and cougar, and an athletic, affectionate dog with a melodious voice. Hound Group Medium 45 to 70 lb 12 to 14 years
135 SalukiThe Saluki is a slender, deep-chested sighthound from the Middle East, bred to run down gazelle and hare, and a quiet, dignified and independent house dog. Hound Group Medium 40 to 65 lb 10 to 14 years
55 SamoyedThe Samoyed is a fluffy white northern herding and sled dog from Siberia, known for its smiling face, sociable nature and heavy coat. Working Group Medium 35 to 65 lb 12 to 14 years
30 Siberian HuskyThe Siberian Husky is a medium-sized northern sled dog with a thick coat and striking eyes, known for endurance, independence and a love of running. Working Group Medium 35 to 60 lb 12 to 14 years
181 Skye TerrierA rare, long-bodied Scottish terrier with a floor-length double coat and a serious, loyal nature, devoted to its family and reserved with strangers. Terrier Group Medium 35 to 45 lb 12 to 14 years
201 SloughiThe Sloughi is a lean, smooth-coated sighthound from North Africa, bred by Berber peoples to hunt hare and gazelle, and a reserved, sensitive companion. Hound Group Medium 35 to 50 lb 12 to 16 years
76 Soft Coated Wheaten TerrierA medium-sized, friendly Irish terrier with a silky wheat-colored coat, a bouncy nature, and a need for daily brushing. Terrier Group Medium 30 to 40 lb 12 to 14 years
167 Spanish Water DogA medium-sized Spanish herding and water dog with a woolly, curly coat that sheds little, known for versatility, stamina and a close bond with its family. Herding Group Medium 31 to 49 lb 12 to 14 years
61 Staffordshire Bull TerrierA muscular, medium-sized English terrier with a broad head and a famously people-loving nature, bred from bull-baiting stock and now a close family dog. Terrier Group Medium 24 to 38 lb 12 to 14 years
93 Standard SchnauzerThe Standard Schnauzer is a sturdy, bearded German farm dog of medium size, alert and spirited, with a wiry coat and a taste for work and company. Working Group Medium 30 to 50 lb 13 to 16 years
175 Sussex SpanielThe Sussex Spaniel is a rare, low, heavy-set English spaniel with a golden-liver coat, bred to work slowly through thick brush and known for its deep bark. Sporting Group Medium 35 to 45 lb 11 to 13 years
152 Swedish VallhundA short-legged, sturdy Swedish herding dog resembling a small, fox-faced corgi, bred to drive cattle and still lively, alert and hardworking. Herding Group Medium 20 to 35 lb 12 to 15 years
143 Treeing Walker CoonhoundThe Treeing Walker Coonhound is a fast, lean tricolor American hound bred to chase and tree raccoons and other game, with a clear voice and tireless energy. Hound Group Medium 50 to 70 lb 12 to 13 years
36 VizslaThe Vizsla is a lean, rust-colored Hungarian pointer and retriever, known for its tight bond with its owner and very high energy. Sporting Group Medium 44 to 60 lb 12 to 14 years
141 Welsh Springer SpanielThe Welsh Springer Spaniel is a hardy, red-and-white flushing spaniel from Wales, a bit smaller and more reserved than the English Springer. Sporting Group Medium 35 to 55 lb 12 to 15 years
48 WhippetThe Whippet is a slim, quiet sighthound from England, bred to race and chase rabbits, and a gentle house dog that sprints in short bursts. Hound Group Medium 25 to 40 lb 12 to 15 years
51 Wirehaired Pointing GriffonThe Wirehaired Pointing Griffon is a rugged, shaggy-coated versatile gun dog, bred in Europe to point and retrieve in dense cover and water. Sporting Group Medium 35 to 70 lb 12 to 15 years
130 Wirehaired VizslaThe Wirehaired Vizsla is a rust-colored Hungarian bird dog with a weatherproof wiry coat, bred to point and retrieve and to stay close to its owner. Sporting Group Medium 45 to 65 lb 12 to 14 years
123 XoloitzcuintliThe Xoloitzcuintli is an ancient Mexican breed that comes hairless or coated in three sizes, valued as a calm, loyal watchdog and companion. Non-Sporting Group Medium 25 to 40 lb 13 to 18 years

Ranked by the American Kennel Club's 2025 registration popularity. The three breeds it recognized in January 2026 follow. Weights are typical adult ranges; sizes are this site's classes: small under 25 lb, medium 25 to 60 lb, large over 60 lb.