Getting a puppy is an exciting moment in your life and the lives of your family members. You will be bringing a pet home that you can love for years and that will bring so many great things into your life. You want to think through the puppy you get, though. You want to consider the size the puppy will get to when it grows into a full-grown dog. Many people find that a medium-sized dog works out the best for them, and this may be the same in your case as well. Learning about medium dogs can help you determine if one of them would make a good choice for your family. 

Medium dogs are still small enough for lap dogs

You may like the idea of having a lap dog, but you feel a small dog wouldn't be a good fit for your family. If this is the case, then you might be grateful to learn that a medium dog can still make a great lap dog, while not being nearly as fragile as a small dog. 

These dogs can keep up with you better

You may want a walking companion, but not feel that a big dog is a good fit. A small dog can have a hard time trying to keep up with you. The fact that a small dog will have to work so hard to keep up will also mean that they will tire out quickly, leaving you to carry them home in many cases. A medium dog will have a longer stride than a smaller one, so they can keep up with you better and make it through the entire walk, as long as you don't push it by going too far. 

Medium breeds usually do better with small children

You have to be very careful with small dogs around small children. Very young children aren't very steady on their feet yet, and even if they accidentally fall on the dog, they can seriously injure it. On the other hand, you have to be careful having a big dog around small children. The large dog can end up accidentally harming the child. However, a medium dog will be less likely to be injured by the child and less likely to accidentally hurt the child. 

A medium dog can be great to travel with

When you want a travel companion, a medium dog will make a fantastic choice. They will fit better in the car than a big dog, yet they won't be as fragile as a small dog that can get injured or become ill easier. One medium breed you may want to consider is the Cockapoo. They are a cross between a Cocker Spaniel and a poodle. They are fun and intelligent dogs with plenty of personality. 

If you'd like to purchase a Cockapoo puppy, contact a local company.