What Dog Breeds Weigh 25 to 40 Pounds?

If you are looking for a breed of dog that is neither to small nor too big, there are many breeds that fall in the mid-range. These breeds weigh, at maturity, between 25 and 40 pounds. They are easy to manage, yet strong and active. They tend to be playful and are good companions.

  1. Pembroke Welsch Corgi

    • Pembroke Welsch Corgis are intelligent, loyal and eager to please. They are never vicious and are good with children. They tend to make good guard dogs. Adult Pembroke Welsch Corgis weigh in at 25 to 30 pounds, and stand 10 to 12 inches high. They tend to be long and low to the ground, with oval eyes, erect ears and a wide skull. Their coat is short, thick and coarse, with a red, sable, fawn, black or tan color. There may be white markings on the legs, chest or muzzle. Pembroke Welsch Corgis have a life expectancy of 12 to 15 years.

    Miniature Bull Terrier

    • Miniature Bull Terriers tend to be courageous, fearless and loving. They are loyal to their owners and become very attached. They need companionship and company and do not do well when left alone for long periods of time. Adult miniature bull terriers weigh between 24 to 33 pounds, and stand 10 to 14 inches high. They are a strong, muscular and stocky dog. The skull of this breed is almost oval in shape, and their eyes are almond-shaped and dark. Their ears are small and erect. The coat of the miniature bull terrier is dense and short and is all white or colored with black, brown, red or fawn. Miniature bull terriers have an average lifespan of 10 to 12 years.

    German Pinscher

    • German pinschers are considered to be ideal companions. Brave, lively, vocal and alert, this breed exhibits much courage. Although not an excessive barker, the German pinscher is watchful. Adult German pinschers weigh between 25 and 35 pounds and stand 16 to 19 inches tall. They have a blunt, wedge-shaped skull and eyes that are oval in shape. Ears are symmetrical and are cropped or kept natural. German pinschers have smooth, glossy coats that are red, black and tan or dark brown with yellow markings, with the latter being the most common. They live to be 12 to 14.

    Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen

    • Petit Basset Griffon Vendeens are cheerful, independent and self-assured dogs and provide much amusement to their owners. They are good with children and with strangers. Adult Petit Basset Griffin Vendeens weigh in at 31 to 40 pounds and stand 13 to 15 inches in height. They are small and close to the ground, with a domed skull that is oval in shape. Their eyes are large and dark and their ears are oval, covered with long hair and fold inward. The coat of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen is rough, harsh to the touch and colored white, lemon, orange, black, sable or any combination of these. This breed lives to be 14 years of age or more.