Dogs exhibit the greatest diversity of size of any mammal -
Cornell University. The following table contains the heights and weights (if available) of over 600
dog breeds. This could be used if you are looking for a dog of a specific size and/or weight. These sizes should give you a close idea of a dogs size. The lower height/weight are generally for the female. Many times you can find breeders that specialize in breeding
larger or smaller dogs than are listed here. Consult a breed club for more information. Size is only one of many things to consider when looking for a dog.
Temperament, color, coat, activity and appearance are also important. There may be some duplication of breed names due to different spellings in different dog clubs. For more specific information on a breed, click on a dog name to do a Google search and check out the various dog
clubs below.
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