10,460 answers about dogs
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A fully grown Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever stands 17 to 21 inches tall and weighs 35 to 50 pounds, with males larger than females. It is the smallest retriever breed, but it still needs retriever-level exercise, swimming, and retrieving games, so size alone should not drive your choice. When a Toller is rehomed,…
A fully grown Norwich Terrier stands about 10 inches tall and weighs around 12 pounds, making it one of the smallest working terriers. Do not let the toy-like height mislead you, because a Norwich is sturdily built, keen to dig and chase, and needs more exercise than its size suggests. If a Norwich ever moves to a new…
A fully grown Norwegian Elkhound stands about 19 and a half to 20 and a half inches tall and weighs 48 to 55 pounds, built square, compact, and powerfully muscled for its height. That is a substantial dog for a medium frame, with a dense grey coat that adds visual bulk on walks and on your furniture. Should an…
A fully grown Norwegian Buhund stands about 16 to 18 and a half inches tall and weighs 26 to 40 pounds, with males noticeably larger and heavier than females. This is a sturdy medium herding dog whose thick double coat makes it look bigger than the scale says, so budget space for the fluff as well as the dog. If a…
A fully grown Miniature Bull Terrier stands 10 to 14 inches tall and weighs 18 to 28 pounds, packing a remarkably muscular, egg-headed build into a short frame. Expect a dog who feels far heavier in your arms than a same-height terrier, so test lifting one before assuming this is an easy lap size. When a Mini Bull…
A fully grown standard Manchester Terrier stands about 15 to 16 inches at the shoulder and weighs 12 to 22 pounds, with a sleek, narrow build that feels lighter than the numbers suggest. That size suits apartment and city living well, but do not mistake small for low-energy, because this breed still wants brisk walks…
A fully grown Lowchen stands about 12 to 14 inches tall and weighs roughly 10 to 15 pounds, a small, sturdy companion dog traditionally clipped to look like a little lion, with a full mane and a bare, plumed rear. The size is genuinely portable for travel and apartment life, but this is a lively, people-devoted dog…
A fully grown Lakeland Terrier stands about 13 to 14 inches tall and weighs around 17 pounds, a small but narrow, deep-chested terrier built to squeeze after foxes among the rocks of England's Lake District. Do not mistake the small scale for a toy dog: a Lakeland is a hardy, bold, work-ready terrier who needs firm…
A fully grown Lagotto Romagnolo stands about 16 to 19 inches tall and weighs 24 to 35 pounds, a compact, squarely built medium dog under a dense, curly, woolly coat. The size is apartment-manageable and easy to transport, yet this is a sturdy working truffle hunter, not a delicate lapdog — expect real exercise,…
A fully grown Kerry Blue Terrier stands about 17 to 19 inches tall and weighs 33 to 40 pounds, a square, well-knit medium terrier whose soft wavy coat is born black and fades to blue-grey as the dog matures. That mid-range size is easy on space and equipment, but it carries full terrier energy and a strong grip on the…
A fully grown Harrier stands about 19 to 21 inches tall and weighs 45 to 60 pounds — essentially a hound sized between a Beagle and an English Foxhound, with the bone and stamina of a pack hunter. Plan for a solid medium-large dog: secure fencing higher than a casual pet gate, a leash held with real attention when…
A fully grown Glen of Imaal Terrier stands only about 12 to 14 inches tall but weighs a hefty 32 to 40 pounds — far heavier and stronger than his height suggests, with a long body on short, slightly bowed front legs. Treat him as a small dog in height only: he needs sturdy gear, two-handed lifting support for that…
A fully grown German Wirehaired Pointer stands about 22 to 26 inches tall and weighs 50 to 70 pounds, with males clearly larger — a big, rugged, all-purpose hunting dog in a harsh wiry coat. Count on large-dog arrangements: solid crate and vehicle room, a leash you can hold against a powerful pull, and serious daily…
A fully grown Flat-Coated Retriever stands about 22 to 24 inches tall and weighs 60 to 70 pounds, a large, athletic retriever with a long head and a glossy flat coat in solid black or liver. Budget for large-dog life accordingly: generous car and crate space, a bed that supports long limbs, and daily exercise worthy…
A fully grown Finnish Spitz stands about 15 to 20 inches tall and weighs 20 to 33 pounds, with males noticeably larger than females — a fox-like, medium-small hunting dog rather than a lap breed. Plan for the athletic reality behind the pretty coat: this is an energetic, vocal dog who needs room to move and things to…
A fully grown Field Spaniel stands about 17 to 18 inches tall and weighs 35 to 50 pounds, a true medium-sized sporting dog that is slightly longer than he is tall. That in-between size suits owners who want a substantial, sturdy spaniel without retriever bulk: he fits standard medium crates and car spaces, yet has the…
A fully grown Dogue de Bordeaux stands about 23 to 27 inches tall and weighs at least 99 pounds, with many males reaching 110 to 140 pounds of dense, muscular mastiff. Size planning for this breed is serious: you need a vehicle, crate, and bed that genuinely fit a giant dog, a floor-level feeding and resting setup,…
A fully grown Dandie Dinmont Terrier stands only about 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder but weighs a surprisingly solid 18 to 24 pounds, because the breed is built long and low rather than tall. That shape matters more than the scale suggests: a Dandie needs a bed and a ramp-friendly setup that suit an elongated…
A fully grown Curly-Coated Retriever is one of the largest retrievers: males stand about 25 to 27 inches and females roughly 23 to 25 inches, with adults generally weighing between 60 and 95 pounds. The breed stands noticeably taller than a Labrador, carrying its weight on a strong, elegant frame covered in tight,…
A fully grown Coton de Tulear is a small dog: males stand about 10 to 11 inches and weigh 9 to 15 pounds, while females stand roughly 9 to 10 inches and weigh 8 to 13 pounds. The long, cotton-soft coat adds considerable visual bulk, so the dog in your arms is always lighter than the dog in the photograph. Most Cotons…
A fully grown Clumber Spaniel is the heavyweight of the spaniels: males stand about 18 to 20 inches and weigh 70 to 85 pounds, while females stand roughly 17 to 19 inches and weigh 55 to 70 pounds. The breed is long, low, and massively boned for its height, so a Clumber feels far bigger than its measurements suggest.…
A fully grown Chinese Crested stands about 11 to 13 inches at the shoulder and weighs roughly 8 to 12 pounds. Both varieties, the mostly hairless Hairless and the fully coated Powderpuff, share the same size standard and the same fine-boned, graceful build. The breed finishes growing within about the first year, and…
A fully grown Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a powerful dog: males stand about 23 to 26 inches and weigh 65 to 80 pounds, while females stand roughly 21 to 24 inches and weigh 55 to 70 pounds. The breed is built broader and denser than other retrievers, with a deep chest and a thick, oily double coat suited to icy water.…
A fully grown Cesky Terrier stands about 10 to 13 inches at the shoulder and weighs roughly 14 to 24 pounds. It is longer in the body and lower to the ground than many terriers, with a silky coat that falls rather than fluffing outward, so the dog looks sleek rather than bulky. Most Ceskys reach their adult frame by…
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