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Dog size classification

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Dogs can be divided into the following categories according to their body shape and weight:

Dog Size Classification

Small Dog: refers to dog breeds weighing between 5-20 pounds (1-9 kg), such as West Highland White Terrier, Bichon Frize, etc.

Medium-sized dogs: refers to dog breeds weighing between 20-55 pounds (9-25 kg), such as poodles, Samoyeds, etc.

Large dogs: refers to dog breeds weighing between 55-90 pounds (25-41 kilograms), such as German Shepherds, Labradors, etc.

Giant dogs: Refers to dog breeds weighing more than 90 pounds (41 kilograms), such as Saint Bernards, Great Danes, etc.

It should be noted that the size of a dog is not the only characteristic of a dog breed. Different dog breeds have unique characteristics in terms of height, weight, coat color, personality, etc. Choose the right dog breed It needs to be comprehensively considered based on personal hobbies, living environment, feeding conditions and other factors.

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