Best Medium-Sized Dog Breeds — our top picks
Brittany
Compact, athletic gundog with boundless energy. Eager to please and excellent family companion when properly exercised.
English Springer Spaniel
Athletic, medium-sized spaniel with excellent flushing ability. Energetic and devoted family companion.
Small Munsterlander
Smaller version of the Munsterlander, equally versatile. Excellent pointer and retriever with affectionate nature.
Vizsla
Elegant Hungarian pointer known as the "Velcro dog" for their close bond with owners. Athletic and affectionate.
Wirehaired Vizsla
Rare variety of Vizsla with weather-resistant wiry coat. Shares the breeds affectionate nature with added resilience.
Aussiedoodle
Australian Shepherd and Poodle cross combining herding instincts with intelligence. Active and trainable.
Australian Shepherd
Versatile herding dog with striking coat patterns. Intelligent and energetic working companion.
Barbet
French water dog with long, curly coat. Ancient breed that excels in water work and makes devoted companion.
Bourbonnais Pointer
Ancient French pointer with ticked coat, often born naturally bobtailed. Calm, gentle nature with strong pointing instincts.
Boykin Spaniel
South Carolina state dog with chocolate brown coat. Versatile hunter and excellent family companion.
Drentsche Patrijshond
Dutch partridge dog with excellent pointing and retrieving abilities. Gentle, intelligent, and devoted to family.
English Cocker Spaniel
Merry, active spaniel with beautiful coat. Smaller than American Cocker but with more hunting drive.
How this ranking works: each of DoggyQ's 343 breeds is scored on the traits that matter most for this lifestyle — energy, size, temperament, grooming and trainability — using our vet-reviewed breed database. Read more about our methodology, or take the free quiz for a ranking personalised to you.
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Find your perfect matchFrequently asked questions
- What is the best medium-sized dog breed?
- Based on temperament and care needs, the Brittany ranks as the top choice for medium-sized-dog homes, followed by the English Springer Spaniel and Small Munsterlander.
- How was this list of dogs for medium-sized-dog homes chosen?
- Each breed is scored on the traits that matter most for medium-sized-dog homes — such as energy, size, grooming and temperament — using DoggyQ's breed database. For a recommendation tailored to your exact situation, take the free quiz.