Being a dog parent myself, I share a unique bond with my pet dog, who never ceases to win my heart over and over again. No matter how stressed or depressed you are, you will always have your dog as your best companion who’ll show his adorable face, give you some huge licks, do some heart-warming tricks and lighten your mood in an instant!

If you’re looking to adopt a loyal furry friend and have trouble choosing the right dog size, do not worry! We have come up with a list of small to large dog sizes that you can choose from.

Different Dog Breeds and Sizes

No matter what size you go for, loyalty and adorableness will be found in every dog. Here is a list of some of the tiniest to the largest furry pups you can adopt.

Small Dog Breeds: 

The epitome of cuteness and weighing less than 5 pounds, these furry flurries are pretty easy to manage and carry. Usually, when these dogs reach the age of permanently shifting to a home, they weigh around 2 pounds or less and can be effortlessly picked up by kids. Therefore, breeders tend to avoid giving these tiny pooches to large families with many small children because they keep carrying them around, making the dogs quite uncomfortable.

Some examples of these cute furries are:

• Shih Tzu
• Chihuahua
• Yorkshire Terrier
• Pug
• Labrador Retriever
• Toy Poodle
• Pomeranian and many others

Benefits of Small Dog Breeds: 

Some of the best advantages of adopting these balls of furries are:

• They are ideal for small apartments and can be managed easily
• Their feed is less expensive and smaller in size than larger or medium sized dogs
• They are the perfect companions for seniors and old age people
• Effortlessly manageable as well as great traveling buddies
• Their grooming and cleaning is also relatively easy and swift.

Drawback of Having Small Sized Dogs

Even though we love these tiny canines, but some minor disadvantages that they have are:

• Their training takes more time.
• They are less athletic and sporty than bigger dogs and tend to get tired quickly.
• Smaller dogs are also prone to more barking than usual.

If you can ignore the excessive barking from time to time but love to carry around a small dog and love the pooch, then there is no dog better for you.

Medium-sized Dog Breeds

Previously, most medium sized dogs were bred to carry out specific tasks such as hunting, herding, and working as full-time farm dogs. Therefore, these dogs are pretty athletic and sporty, making them the perfect choice for a family dog. These dogs are a little more expensive to manage but still are less expensive than larger dogs. 

Some of the best medium-sized loyal canines include:

• Bichon Frise
• Boston Terrier
• Jack Russell Terrier
• Beagle
• Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
• French Bulldog
• Cocker Spaniel
• Dachshund

Benefits of Having Medium Sized Dogs

The benefits of adopting these loyal family dogs are many, but some include:

• Their food expenses are lesser than larger breeds
• They are less fragile than small dogs, therefore, dubbed as the best family dogs
• Their visits to the vets are less and cheaper than larger dogs
• They just enjoy their long lives getting spoiled by you.

Some Drawbacks of Medium Sized Dogs

Some of the disadvantages of medium-sized flurries, if you have a busy schedule are:

• They need more exercise.
• You have to buy expensive toys as they are bigger
• Their sizes can sometimes be unstable, making them sometimes fall into tiny dogs or sometimes large dogs, depending upon the breed mixture they have.

If you think that your family needs a furry companion, then, by all means, adopt a furry friend today!

Large Dog Breeds

Big dog breeds are sporty and love running around if you have a backyard. Some of the biggest furries that you can choose from are:

• Golden Retriever
• Bernese Mountain Dog
• Pitbull Terrier
• Bulldog
• Hovawart

Benefits of Large Dogs

Here are some fun characteristics that many big dog breeds have in common:

• Great cuddling companions
• If you tell them to stay on guard, they will sniff out every enemy
• They are more athletic and can effortlessly take part in rougher games

Some Drawbacks of Big Dog Breeds

Some disadvantages that you might experience are:

• They have a shorter lifespan than any other dog
• They tend to scare people away
• They do massive shedding, pooping, drooling, and other things
• They are also quite expensive to manage 

If you think that the large dogs are the best one, then go and get your retriever or bulldog today!

Since there are many dog sizes and breeds of dogs to choose from, here is a list of how much each dog weighs.

Small dogs weigh from 2 to 22 pounds and can be categorized by:

• Teacup dogs: these tinies weigh from 5 to fewer pounds
• Toy dogs: weight ranges from 5 to 12 pounds
• Small dogs: weigh 12-24 lbs
• Medium dogs weigh from 24 to 57 pounds
• Larger dogs weigh from around 59 up to 99 pounds
• There are some extra-large dogs that weigh over 100 pounds.

In addition to the weight ranges that we've shared above, take a look at the section below on Different Sizes And Breeds You'll Surely Love.

We would love to hear from you! Send us a message to share what type of dog you have or if you are looking for a new pup please share your plans on which dog size you are considering to make your lifelong loyal companion!

This adage undoubtedly shares the feelings of someone who has successfully built a unique bond with a pet dog who won heart over and over again. Dogs are one of the best companions you could ask for in times like stress and depression as they tend to lighten the mood with their adorable faces and actions. If you're looking for a new furry friend, you can choose from any dog sizes!

When Deciding to Get a Dog…

You need to analyze your situation if you can really take care of a dog. Dogs are also a responsibility that not everyone can manage with a busy schedule. Therefore, we advise you to do your research about the different dog sizes available. We’re warning you, your choices will be more than just a big dog or a small dog. 

For someone who has never had a dog before, it can be an overwhelming experience to decide which breed to choose. Ideally, you should look for the right dog size that is most suitable for your lifestyle and living arrangement.

Different Dog Sizes And Breeds You'll Surely Love

Small-sized Dogs Breeds: 

Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, Toy Poodle, Yorkshire Terrier, Pomeranian, Pug, Labrador Retriever, and so on. 

These types of dogs weigh less and are the epitome of cuteness. A small-sized dog is easy to manage and carry around. They are often 2 pounds or below when they reach the age of shifting to a permanent home. Since they are tiny and can practically be picked up by kids, breeders avoid giving smaller dogs to families with many young children. 

Advantages: 

• They can be groomed and cleaned more quickly 
• Perfect for small apartments
• Ideal companion for seniors 
• Cheaper overall feed. 
• Great travel buddies

Disadvantages: 

• Small dog breeds tend to bark more 
• Training takes more time. 
• Less sporty than medium-sized dogs

Medium-sized Dogs Breeds: 

Beagle; Bichon Frise, French Bulldog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel; Cocker Spaniel, Boston Terrier, Dachshund, Jack Russell Terrier, etc.

Medium-sized dogs make great family pets. They are a little more costly to keep but less expensive than the large ones. Keep in mind that for decades, many of the medium-sized dog breeds were born to do a specific task, such as herding, hunting, or working as an all-purpose farm dog. 

Advantages: 

• They mostly enjoy living a long life.
• Overall food expense is less than large dogs. 
• Cheaper Doctor’s visit as compared to bigger dogs. 
• Less fragile.

Disadvantages: 

• Need more exercise. 
• Expensive toys since they are bigger.
• Unstable size; a few pounds and inches make a real difference in some cases.

Large-sized Dogs Breeds: 

Golden Retriever, Smaller Bulldog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Hovawart, Pitbull Terrier, and so on. 

Advantages: 

• Good for cuddling. 
• Excellent in guarding.
• Can play rougher games.

Disadvantages: 

• They scare others.
• Everything they do is massive; poop, drool or ball of hair.

Since there are numerous options to choose from when it comes to dog sizes, here is a general guide that can help you determine what category your dog belongs to:

• Small dogs. 2 to 22 pounds
  • Miniature dogs. 3 to 12 pounds
  • Toy dogs. 5 to 12 pounds
  • Teacup dogs. 4 or less pounds
• Medium dogs. 24 to 57 pounds
• Large dogs. 59 to 99 pounds
• Giant or Extra Large dogs. 100 or more pounds