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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