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Medium dog breeds

Are you looking to get a dog that’s not too big but not too small? If so, we can help. We have put a list together a comprehensive list of the most popular medium dog breeds in Australia.

Learn more about their history, characteristics, temperament, common health conditions and lots of other interesting facts to help you to choose the perfect medium sized dog for you and your family!

If you’re interested in looking at the most popular medium-sized dog breeds, see Top 10 Medium-sized Dogs In Australia.

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Alaskan Husky

Suited for hands-on, energetic and experienced owners, the Alaskan Husky has high needs for exercise and food. He is an excellent companion for people with active lifestyles and a love of the outdoors.

American Bulldog

American Bulldogs are are strong, stocky dogs that look tough but have have a gentle and sensitive nature. They are friendly, affectionate and make great watch dogs.

American Eskimo Dog

Developed in England as a working dog to hunt hare, Harriers have all the essential attributes of a scenting pack hound. Running and scenting abilities are particularly significant features of the breed.

American Foxhound

The American Foxhound is bred to hunt foxes and other game. This scenting pack hound has tremendous hunting instincts, a keen sense of smell and great energy to run for hours.

American Staffordshire Terrier

American Staffordshire Terriers are muscular, energetic, medium size dogs suited to families who like to include their dog in their activities.

Australian Cattle Dog

Blue Heelers and Red Heelers are also known as Australian Cattle dogs.  These sturdy medium sized dogs have been used as working dogs on farms and cattle stations. 

Australian Cobberdog

Australian Cobberdogs are loving and highly intelligent dogs that descend from the original Labradoodles. They work as therapy and assistance dogs.

Australian Kelpie

Kelpies are intelligent, active and energetic medium size dogs that are popular working dogs on Australian farms. They are intensely loyal and tireless workers that always need a job to do.

Australian Shepherd

Aussie Shepherds are medium size dogs with a huge amount of energy and drive. This breed is ideal for an active family because they love plenty of exercise and most of all they love to work.

Basset Hound

The Basset Hound is a medium-sized domesticated dog with short, muscular legs and a pair of long drooping ears.

Beagle

Beagles are famously gentle, even-tempered small to medium size dogs that are very popular with families. They are very social, love kids and make great companions.

Border Collie

Border Collies are extremely smart and energetic working dogs that have become popular family pets. They require considerable physical and mental stimulation.

British Bulldog

The English Bulldog is iconic for its wide-set frame, muscular physic and compact stubby legs.

Bull Terrier

These are mischievous, playful and endearing large-size dogs who are devoted to their family. They are strong, stubborn and independent dogs who are best handled by an experienced owner.

Cardigan Welsh Corgi

Cardigan Welsh Corgis, affectionately known as ‘Cardis’, are named for Cardiganshire in southwest Wales, an area of rough, rocky terrain and they were bred to work with farmers to herd cattle and guard the farm.

Cavoodle

Cavoodles are cute, smart and energetic small to medium size dogs that are very popular with families. They are highly trainable, love people and make great companions.

Chow Chow

Chow Chows are distinctive looking, medium-to-large-sized, sturdy dogs with a teddy bear-like appearance. Very loyal to their owner and somewhat possessive, they are suited to a single-person or small household.

Clumber Spaniel

The amiable, regal and laid-back Clumber Spaniel is an old hunting companion of kings and royalty, an entertaining best friend and a gentlemanly housemate.

Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniels are affectionate, loyal and energetic medium-sized dogs with distinctively large ears. Great with children, the elderly and other pets, they make fantastic family dogs.

Dalmatian

The Dalmatian is a medium-sized, muscular dog known for its distinctive black-and-white spotted coat.

Elkhound

The Norwegian Elkhound is a medium size hunting dog. His body is designed for endurance and agility rather than speed. He is specialised hunter of giant elk, or moose, and other large game such as wolves and bears.

Field Spaniel

Affectionately called the ‘Field’, she bears a familial resemblance to Cocker, Springer, and Sussex Spaniels. She has a well-balanced, upright carriage, a docile, unassuming attitude and an intelligent expression.

Groodle

Groodles are intelligent and energetic large sized dogs that are very popular with families. They are highly trainable, love being involved with people and make great companions.

Harrier

Developed in England as a working dog to hunt hare, Harriers have all the essential attributes of a scenting pack hound. Running and scenting abilities are particularly significant features of the breed.
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