Dogs with medium exercise needs and that are cold weather tolerant
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- breed group: sporting
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, high prey drive, high potential for weight gain, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, hot weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tuxedo, black and tan
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful
Intelligent and naturally curious, English cocker spaniels are compact hunting dogs bred to flush and retrieve game. These charming and cheerful pups also make great family pets—kids and seniors alike will find a loyal companion in this medium-size breed that adapts well to apartment living and the great outdoors. Learn more about English cocker spaniel colors, size, and temperament here.
- breed group: non-sporting
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, tolerates being alone, tendency to chew, low prey drive, high potential for weight gain, loves water, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: cream, black, gray
- patterns: tricolor
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful
The keeshond is an intelligent old breed that has long been raised as family companions and watch dogs. They are well-tempered dogs with lots of personality and a striking gray, cream, and black double coat.
- breed group: terrier
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, loves water, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, hot weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: black and tan
- coat length/texture: short, wiry
- temperament: gentle, friendly, outgoing, playful
Airedale terriers are highly intelligent and energetic dogs who make great family pets. They excel at agility and love to hike. Learn more about living with Airedale terriers.
- breed group: hound
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, cold weather tolerant, good hiking companion
- colors: black, gray, red, blue, cream, white, fawn, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tuxedo, brindle, saddle / blanket, merle, black and tan, harlequin, hairless, spotted, sable, blue and tan, tricolor, flecked / ticked / speckled, liver and tan
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: gentle, friendly, willful, aloof
Borzoi are former aristocratic Russian dogs who love to run and relax quietly at home. Previously known as the "Russian wolfhound," these sighthounds are quick on their feet and regal in appearance. Learn more about living with a borzoi.
- breed group: terrier
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, high prey drive, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, good hiking companion
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, red, gold / yellow, cream, fawn
- patterns: blue and tan
- coat length/texture: short, wiry
- temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful
Border terriers are intelligent, energetic, and affectionate little dogs with big personalities and low grooming needs. They make great family pets and are easy to train. Learn more about living with border terriers.
- breed group: none
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, highly territorial, loves water, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: red, cream, fawn, white, gray, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, brindle, sable
- coat length/texture: long, medium, short
- temperament: gentle, aloof
Caucasian shepherds are huge dogs known as confident and fearless family protectors, but also loving, affectionate, and loyal family dogs. Learn more about living with Caucasian shepherds.
- breed group: working
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: highly territorial, loves water, cold weather tolerant, hot weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, red, cream
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, brindle
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: friendly, outgoing
Boerboels are intelligent, loyal, and gentle protectors of their families. They can weigh up to 200 pounds. Learn more about living with boerboels.
- breed group: terrier
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: tendency to chew, high potential for weight gain, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: red, fawn, black, blue, white
- patterns: bicolor, brindle
- coat length/texture: short
- temperament: friendly, willful, playful
A long way from their brutal origins, Staffordshire bull terriers have become renowned as loyal family dogs.
- breed group: non-sporting
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, requires lots of grooming, tendency to chew, high potential for weight gain, loves water, apartment-friendly, hot weather tolerant, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: white
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, outgoing, friendly, playful, anxious
Coton de Tulears are bright, affectionate dogs who love children and make loyal family pets. If you’re looking for a hypoallergenic dog or puppy that doesn’t shed, this lovable breed is a great choice for owners with pet allergies.
- breed group: herding
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, easy to train, strong loyalty tendencies, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, good hiking companion
- colors: fawn, black, white, blue, gray
- patterns: tricolor, bicolor, merle, sable
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, friendly, playful
Sweet-tempered and eager-to-please, Shetland sheepdogs, or Shelties as they’re affectionately called, are a popular hardworking, attentive, and affectionate breed.
- breed group: non-sporting
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, hypoallergenic, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, red, gold / yellow, cream, fawn, black, gray, white
- patterns: bicolor, sable, brindle, black and tan, liver and tan
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, friendly, anxious, playful
Tibetan terriers, bred as companion dogs in ancient monasteries, were once a symbol of good luck. Today, these loving and affectionate pups make for great family pets.
- breed group: terrier
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, easy to groom, tolerates being alone, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: red, cream, black, gray, white
- patterns: brindle
- coat length/texture: short, wiry
- temperament: gentle, friendly, willful, playful, anxious
Cairn terriers are loyal, intelligent, and playful little dogs who are just as happy snuggling on our laps as they are accompanying us on hikes. Learn more about cairn terriers’ behaviors and traits here.
- breed group: sporting
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, easy to groom, tendency to chew, high prey drive, loves water, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, good hiking companion
- colors: red, white
- patterns: bicolor
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: outgoing, friendly, playful
Nova Scotia duck tolling retrievers, or "tollers," are a medium-sized sporting breed originally bred as hunting companions. Learn more about the active and intelligent breed.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: medium (26-60 lbs.)
- other traits: requires lots of grooming, tendency to chew, high prey drive, loves water, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: brown / chocolate / liver, red, gray, blue, white
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, brindle, flecked / ticked / speckled, tuxedo
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: outgoing, playful, willful, protective
Not only will Pomskies win you over with their darling dainty faces, but they’re also fiercely loyal companions who will follow your every step. They can be willful, yet cheeky, and love to make their families laugh.
- breed group: working
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, prone to health issues, cold weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, brown / chocolate / liver, white
- patterns: tricolor
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, friendly, playful, aloof
Bernese mountain dogs are smart, hardworking, and loyal dogs who love to spend time with their human family. Learn more about living with Bernese mountain dogs.
- breed group: working
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: easy to train, requires lots of grooming, tendency to chew, prone to health issues, highly territorial, low prey drive, high potential for weight gain, loves water, cold weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good hiking companion
- colors: black, gray, brown / chocolate / liver
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, friendly, playful
Few dogs fit the description of majestic but gentle giants as well as the loving, sweet, and mild-tempered Newfoundland. Easygoing with children and loyal to their families, they’re devoted pets you’ll want to learn more about.
- breed group: none
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: easy to train, apartment-friendly, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, tendency to chew, cold weather tolerant
- colors: white
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: friendly, playful
Japanese spitz dogs are playful, smart, and comedic companions who are steadfastly loyal and almost always smiling. Learn more about what to expect from this rare breed, known as the cloud dog.
- breed group: hybrid
- breed size: small (0-25 lbs.)
- other traits: hypoallergenic, easy to train, loves water, apartment-friendly, cold weather tolerant, hot weather tolerant, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: red, cream, black, blue, white, gold / yellow, brown / chocolate / liver
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor, merle
- coat length/texture: long, curly
- temperament: friendly, outgoing, playful
With the intelligence of a poodle and the loving nature of a cocker spaniel, it’s no surprise the cockapoo is one of the most sought-after crossbreeds in the U.S. They are a low-shedding, easy-to-love dog that comes in a myriad of colors and sizes to please any family.
- breed group: working
- breed size: large (61-100 lbs.)
- other traits: tolerates being alone, highly territorial, cold weather tolerant, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: white
- patterns: bicolor, spotted
- coat length/texture: long
- temperament: gentle, willful, aloof, protective
Great Pyrenees are smart and serious dogs that enjoy lots of space and make excellent family pets. Learn more about living with Great Pyrenees.
- breed group: none
- breed size: extra large (101 lbs. or more)
- other traits: easy to groom, tolerates being alone, hot weather tolerant, cold weather tolerant, good hiking companion, strong loyalty tendencies
- colors: black, red, blue, cream, white, fawn, gold / yellow
- patterns: bicolor, tricolor
- coat length/texture: medium
- temperament: gentle, friendly, aloof, playful
Central Asian shepherds are large, independent dogs who are loyal to their families but can be wary around strangers. Learn more about living with Central Asian shepherds.